MATCH REPORT: Rocks secure convincing win over Nix despite injury set backs.
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The Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks put on a show yet again tonight as they secured their 5th win in a row over Cheshire Phoenix! It was announced shortly before tip-off that the Rocks would be without starters; Jordan Harris and Boban Jacdonmi. A huge blow for the Rocks but would prove to be an amazing opportunity for players to prove themselves.
It was Vance Johnson who impressed in the first quarter, he produced a stunning slam dunk and showed his strong attributes on both ends of the court. It would be a hotly contested game with both teams very close together in points. It would be the Phoenix that won the first quarter with a score of 21-23, the Rocks impressing despite a weakened squad.
#ROCKSMNL: Vance with the SLAM!#Glasgow | #GoRocks | #RocksRumble pic.twitter.com/sTXyoITFvp
— Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks (@GlasgowRocks) April 3, 2022
Moving onto the second quarter, The Rocks really started to find their rhythm. A mixture of great defending from Glasgow and poor shot accuracy from Cheshire meant that the Rocks would outscore Nix by 32 points to 15. Jaycee Hillsman was the highlight man of the quarter after multiple points and an excellent steal and dunk play! The Rocks were looking very good to see out this game as things were going.
#ROCKSMNL: JAYCEE HILLSMAN WITH THE HAMMER#Glasgow | #GoRocks | #RocksRumble pic.twitter.com/IeX14B0L7B
— Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks (@GlasgowRocks) April 3, 2022
In the third quarter, the Rocks kept up their performance, despite Cheshire having some good spells. Jordan Johnson and Vance Johnson began the scoring, with Jaycee Hillsman also adding points from the free-throw line.
#ROCKSMNL: 13 personal for Vance!#Glasgow | #GoRocks | #RocksRumble pic.twitter.com/bpxMrdGLVV
— Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks (@GlasgowRocks) April 3, 2022
In the 4th and final quarter, The Rocks had all but won the game, Gareth Murray commenced the scoring from the free-throw line, it seemed he was rolling back the years tonight after tonight’s brilliant performance. Fraser Malcolm also had an outstanding quarter and he just didn’t seem to miss! This included multiple three-pointers and a dunk!
#ROCKSMNL: Gareth Murray is rolling back the years tonight!#Glasgow | #GoRocks | #RocksRumble pic.twitter.com/KeHplaUlyU
— Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks (@GlasgowRocks) April 3, 2022
#ROCKSMNL: Fraser Malcolm with the dunk!#Glasgow | #GoRocks | #RocksRumble pic.twitter.com/hiWRXW0Tfz
— Glen Luss Glasgow Rocks (@GlasgowRocks) April 3, 2022
The Rocks would end up winning the game 103-77, an exhilarating game with the Rocks doing the business when needed and securing a massive 5th win in a row! Tonight’s MVP was awarded to Vance Johnson but it could have easily been awarded to multiple players, however, Vance just edged it.
The Rocks’ next game is on Sunday 10th April as the London Lions come to Glasgow, an exciting game awaits after the Rocks won away in London last month, there was plenty of passion and emotion and we expect much of the same on Sunday!
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