Bangkok, 10th Feb 2016.
The Singapore Slingers bounced back from their first loss in 11 games with a dominating performance against the Mono Vampires in Bangkok today. Mono scored the games first 2 points but from then on the Slingers dominated the match, eventually running out comfortable 97-69 winners.
This win extends the Slingers regular season record to 14 win & 3 losses with just 3 games left to play in the regular season.
The Slingers well balance attack sore the team led at end of each quarter 27-16, 54-29, 74-44, 97-69. Import Justin Howard led the way with 26pts, 16rebs & 2 assists but he was well backed up by Xavier Alexander 17pts, 5 rebs & 5 assists. Wong Wei Long 12pts, 4rebs, Desmond Oh 12pts & 3 assists, Delvin Goh 9pts, 6 rebs & 4 assists.
Slingers Head Coach Neo Beng Siang said ” i was happy with the energy and effort we had to start the game today, our defense and pressure was very good throughout the first half which enabled us to take a 25 point lead into half time”. “We had good contributions from a number of players tonight and it was a good team win” said Neo.
Slingers Stats Leaders:
Justin Howard: 26 points, 16 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Xavier Alexander: 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals
Desmond Oh: 12 points, 3 assists
Wong Wei Long: 12 points, 4 rebounds
Kris Rosales: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Delvin Goh: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block shot
Mono Stats Leaders:
Cleveland Melvin: 31 points, 11 rebounds
Anthony McClain: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Ananti Chitchai: 12 points, 1 rebound
The Singapore Slingers will now head back to Singapore to face the Malaysia Dragons in the game of the week.
SINGAPORE SLINGERS vs MALAYSIA DRAGONS
SUNDAY 14TH FEBRUARY 2016
OCBC ARENA
4:00PM
