Rocks go to 10 in a row at home with win over Phoenix
Glasgow Rocks made it 10 straight home wins on Sunday night when they defeated the traveling Cheshire Phoenix 86-76.
Not long to go now as we get set to take on @CheshireNix here at the Emirates!
Tune into @BBLofficial FB page from 5:00 PM to see Rocks in action! pic.twitter.com/WBTZJMWzmh
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
Your starters to face @CheshireNix #GoRocks pic.twitter.com/sg1od5znmK
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
Cheshire Phoenix jumped out to an early 0-8 run forcing Rocks into an early timeout. From there they went on a 19-7 run to finish the quarter.
Gareth Murray to the rim for the slam in the first half! 💥 pic.twitter.com/eD23NC6JO1
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
It was another strong quarter in the second as Rocks finished the half up 39-30. Kieron Achara would score 8 straight points for the Rocks to keep them ahead at halftime.
Achara fakes his defender to get an easy two from the board.#GoRocks pic.twitter.com/hoPafPw4Rt
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
However, in the third Phoenix outscored the Rocks 23-13 to take the 52-53 lead going into the fourth.
Nice pass inside from Pryor to find Ali Fraser#GoRocks pic.twitter.com/x8uxuK5Muz
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
Rocks came out raring to go in the fourth though and outscored Phoenix 34-23 to take the 86-76 win at home, securing their 10th straight win at home.
Kieron Achara led the way for the Rocks with 20 points with Ali Fraser adding 17 points and Bo Zeigler also dropping in 14 points.
💬 | "We're just having fun playing basketball!"
We caught up with Jonny Bunyan following tonights 10th straight home win against @CheshireNix #GoRocks pic.twitter.com/Qse7VrYaGd
— Radisson RED Glasgow Rocks (@rocksglasgow) April 14, 2019
Rocks are back on the road next weekend when they travel to face London City Royals followed by Surrey Scorchers. Their next home game will be against Plymouth Raiders on the 28th of April.
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