The Diamonds shone bright on their home court as they dominated the Moles in a commanding victory, securing a final score of 129-96. The game showcased the Diamonds' prowess in various aspects of the game, and both players and coaches were pleased with the performance.
The team comparison highlights the Diamonds' superiority, particularly in field goals, three-pointers, and rebounds. With a field goal percentage of 60%, the Diamonds outperformed the Moles, who managed a 44% accuracy. The Diamonds also displayed proficiency from beyond the arc, sinking 30% of their three-point attempts, while the Moles achieved a slightly higher 38%. In the rebound department, the Diamonds dominated with a 62% success rate, securing 47 rebounds compared to the Moles' 38%.
Coach Tha Kingpin, whose team boasts an impressive regular season record of 13-0, expressed his satisfaction with the overall team performance. "Our guys executed the game plan flawlessly tonight. We controlled the boards, moved the ball well, and capitalized on our scoring opportunities. It's a great way to start off a perfect regular season."
Star player Trevaughn Ingrum, the Diamonds' point guard, continued his stellar performance, leading the team with a career high 39 points in the game. Ingrum showcased his all-around skills, contributing 5 rebounds and 14 assists. With an impressive regular season average of 23.9 points per game, Ingrum has been a driving force for the Diamonds throughout the season.
Other key players, such as Vail Craib,Rylan Chillis, and Haydn Engelken, also contributed significantly to the team's success. Craib, a seasoned guard with a 9th season under his belt, added 15 points to the scoreboard, while Chillis and Engelken chipped in with 17 and 18 points, respectively.
On the defensive end, the Diamonds displayed their prowess with 10 steals and 14 forced turnovers, limiting the Moles' offensive opportunities. The Diamonds' defensive efforts were led by the towering presence of 7'1" center Haydn Engelken, who contributed 4 steals and 2 blocks in the game.
Despite the loss, Moles' coach ARagorn500 acknowledged the Diamonds' dominance but remains optimistic about the regular season. "The Diamonds played a great game, and we have to give credit where it's due. We'll regroup and focus on our strategy for the future. There's still a lot of basketball left to be played."
For the Moles, guard Saka Ingegneri led the scoring with 11 points and 7 assists, while Vasudev Keamo added 21 points. The Moles, with a regular season record of 10-5, will look to bounce back and make a strong playoff push.
As the regular season concludes, the Diamonds next face off in a high profile match-up against the 10-4 Badgers.