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The Bristol Hurricanes defeated the Bradford Dragons by a score of 89-78.

January 20, 2025

The Bristol Hurricanes defeated the Bradford Dragons by a score of 89-78.

The Hurricanes were led by a strong offensive performance, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. They also outrebounded the Dragons 52-36 and had 22 assists compared to the Dragons’ 10.

The Dragons struggled to find their rhythm on offense, shooting just 41% from the field and 18% from three-point range. They also turned the ball over 16 times, which led to several easy baskets for the Hurricanes.

Despite the loss, the Dragons did have a few bright spots. They shot 66% from the free throw line and had 7 blocks.

The Hurricanes were in control for most of the game, leading by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter. The Dragons made a late push to cut the deficit to 6 points, but it was too little too late.

Top Performers:

  • Top Scorer: K. Josephs (Dragons) – 29 points
  • Top Assists: D. Ubiaro (Hurricanes) – 7 assists
  • Top Rebounds: E. Dusha (Hurricanes) – 11 rebounds

Key Stats:

  • Field Goal Percentage: Hurricanes 50%, Dragons 41%
  • Three-Point Percentage: Hurricanes 40%, Dragons 18%
  • Rebounds: Hurricanes 52, Dragons 36
  • Assists: Hurricanes 22, Dragons 10
  • Turnovers: Hurricanes 15, Dragons 16

Turning Point:

The turning point in the game came in the third quarter when the Hurricanes went on a 10-2 run to take a 10-point lead. The Dragons were never able to recover from this deficit.

Overall:

The Hurricanes were the better team on both ends of the court and deservedly came away with the victory. The Dragons will need to improve their offensive efficiency and take better care of the ball if they want to be competitive in their next game.

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