The Bradford Dragons suffered a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Nottingham Hoods on Saturday, October 26th. Despite a strong performance, the Dragons couldn’t quite seal the deal, falling short with a final score of 84-85.
Key Performances:
- K. Josephs led the Dragons with 26 points.
- A. Gale contributed 13 points and 8 rebounds.
- A. Lycoudis dished out 6 assists.
The Dragons fell short to the Nottingham Hoods by a score of 85-84 on Saturday night. Despite a strong shooting performance from K. Josephs (26 points) and A. Gale (13 points, 8 rebounds), the Dragons were unable to overcome a late surge by the Hoods.
The Dragons got off to a hot start, shooting 40% from the field in the first half. Josephs was particularly effective, scoring 15 points in the first two quarters. The Hoods kept pace, however, thanks to a balanced scoring attack. L. Maitland led the way for the Hoods with 10 points in the first half.
The second half was a close battle, with neither team able to pull away. The Dragons continued to get good production from Josephs and Gale, but the Hoods countered with strong play from S. Akano (16 points) and G. Skoric (12 points, 10 rebounds).
In the final minute of the game, the Hoods took a one-point lead. The Dragons had a chance to win the game in the closing seconds, but a three-point attempt by Josephs rimmed out.
Key Stats
- Dragons:
- Points: K. Josephs (26), A. Gale (13), J. Whelan (14)
- Rebounds: A. Gale (8), R. Sulcs (8), K. Josephs (6)
- Assists: A. Lycoudis (6), R. Sulcs (6), K. Josephs (4)
- Hoods:
- Points: L. Maitland (19), S. Akano (16), G. Skoric (16)
- Rebounds: G. Skoric (12), K. King (7), E. Bailey (6)
- Assists: (4), S. Akano (3), L. Maitland (3)
Turning Point
The turning point of the game came in the final minute, when the Hoods took a one-point lead. The Dragons were unable to answer on the offensive end, and the Hoods held on for the win.
