Gibson continues high-scoring output to help Bandits down Alliance for 4th straight win
Shane Gibson posted 25 factors to proceed his high-scoring output and lead the Fraser Valley Bandits previous the visiting Montreal Alliance 97-81 for the franchise’s fourth consecutive victory on Friday.
The 6-foot-2 guard, who averaged 23.6 factors within the three straight Fraser Valley wins previous to the Montreal matchup, posted 21 of his factors from the three-point line, taking pictures 7-for-9 from 3-point vary.
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James Karnik of Surrey, B.C., added 16 factors off the bench for the Bandits in his first skilled recreation.
“To be out right here on my dwelling court docket, round my household… That is the primary time my grandma has been in a position to come and see one in every of my video games. It is simply such a fantastic feeling,” Karnik stated in his post-game interview.
“It is superb to be out right here—it is a fantastic expertise. I am comfortable to have the ability to have my skilled debut right here. It is a blessing.”
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Maxie Esho additionally added 16 factors on 7-of-7 taking pictures for Fraser Valley, which boasts a league-leading document of 7-2 together with the Hamilton Honey Badgers. Nathan Cayo had 25 factors off the bench to guide the enlargement Alliance (3-7).
Malcolm Duvivier scored a three-pointer to get the hosts to the Elam Ending goal of 97.
The Bandits went on a commanding 13-0 run to begin the sport, ending the primary quarter with a cushty 28-8 lead and a 55-32 benefit at halftime.
Montreal’s comeback bid finally fell brief after managing to chop the deficit to 6 factors 2:42 into the ultimate quarter.
The Alliance will tackle the Saskatchewan Rattlers on the highway Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. Fraser Valley will host the winless enlargement Newfoundland Growlers subsequent on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
CEBL motion is again on Saturday because the back-to-back champions Edmonton Stingers go to the Guelph Nighthawks at 2 p.m. ET and the Scarborough Taking pictures Stars host the Honey Badgers at 7:30 p.m. ET.
All video games could be streamed dwell on CBCSports.ca, CBC Sports activities App, and CBC Gem.
