Match Report: Bradford Dragons vs Newcastle KnightsFinal Score: Bradford Dragons 92 – 84 Newcastle Knights(Quarter Scores: 28-27, 18-17, 25-23, 21-17)Game OverviewIn a thrilling contest, Bradford Dragons secured a hard-fought victory over Newcastle Knights, finishing with a scoreline of 92-84. The Dragons displayed excellent resilience and teamwork to overcome their determined opponents in front of a crowd of over 100 fans.Key Highlights
- Biggest Lead: Bradford Dragons led by as many as 10 points during the game, while Newcastle’s largest lead was 5 points.
- Lead Changes: The game saw 14 lead changes and was tied 14 times, showcasing its intensity.
- Points in the Paint: Bradford dominated the paint, scoring 46 points compared to Newcastle’s 40.
- Second-Chance Points: The Dragons capitalized on offensive rebounds with 13 second-chance points, doubling Newcastle’s effort.
Top PerformersBradford Dragons
- Jordan Whelan: 21 points, shooting an impressive 75% from the field (9/12) and adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists.
- Kofi Josephs: Scored 18 points with a balanced performance both inside and outside the arc.
- Micah Savery-Richards: Contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, demonstrating his presence on both ends.
- Rihards Šulcs: The captain led with 17 points and 9 rebounds, proving vital in critical moments.
Newcastle Knights
- Ronald Blain: Top scorer of the game with 24 points, adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
- Hafeez Abdul: Contributed 20 points with 6 rebounds, providing a consistent offensive threat.
- Scott Angus: Efficient performance with 12 points on 85.7% shooting from the field (6/7).
Statistical Summary
- Field Goal Percentage: Bradford (51.6%), Newcastle (45.3%)
- Three-Point Percentage: Bradford (26.9%), Newcastle (31.2%)
- Rebounds: Bradford (46), Newcastle (35)
- Fast Break Points: Bradford (18), Newcastle (8)
- Bench Points: Equal contributions from both benches with 5 points each.
Coach’s CommentsChris Mellor, Bradford Dragons’ head coach, commended his team’s performance: It was a good team performance at both ends .We played with a sense of urgency after half time defensively and executed well to close the game outRewatch the game here https://youtu.be/IwTuguBN-JA