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Date Time League Season Full Time
October 20, 2024 3:00 pm Men's John Tabone Shield 2024-25 '

Results

Team1234TOutcome
Athleta30272045122Win
Tigers1617171464Loss

Officials

Official
Fiorentina Ciurariu
Nestor Rincon
Nicky Azzopardi

Athleta

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
2Caleb MatthewsPoint Guard28873081747.161346.266100.03511
3Kurt JamesCenter4320550192965.53742.92366.761441
5Billy Joel ZammitShooting Guard21000040.0040.022100.00121
6Robert VitaleShooting Guard16544061154.52540.02540.03232
26Andre GarziaSmall Forward06110020.0010.0020.00603
0Krusmir FabriPower Forward340011250.00001250.02201
13Luca BorgShooting Guard933003560.03475.00001222
24Andrej BozanicSmall Forward645013560.0010.00000410
25Marco FarrugiaSmall Forward00110010.00000000012
44Juan Cefai GarciaShooting Guard616302450.01333.31250.00111
89Mirco AzzopardiShooting Guard920004666.71333.30000200
 Total 1225432172468653.5164139.0142263.615391514

Tigers

# Player Position PTS REB AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OFF DEF TO PF
5Matthew BrownPower Forward25511092536.03933.344100.00550
11Keith MicallerSmall Forward1371004944.42366.73560.02551
12Michel JalkhShooting Guard7621131127.31250.00002424
16Jhun Jhun LisondraPoint Guard513101333.3020.03560.01040
69Sassoun SaakianPower Forward871402825.01250.03475.01673
2Elbert MasilunganShooting Guard230001250.00000000325
13David CostantinoSmall Forward441401911.1030.02366.71333
 Total 64339111216731.372133.3152171.47262816

Recap

Athleta dominated Tigers BT in a one-sided contest in this season’s John Tabone Shield, with a commanding victory. Although both teams were out of the running for semifinal qualification, Athleta approached the game with intensity and purpose, led by a stellar performance from Kurt James, who ended the match with an impressive 43 points.

The Tigers started strongly with a layup from Jhun Jhun Lisondra and a fast-break layup from Matthew Brown, opening up an early 5-0 lead. However, that advantage quickly disappeared as Athleta responded through Caleb Matthews, whose three-pointer kickstarted their offence. James soon found his rhythm, converting multiple fast-break layups to help Athleta build a 15-7 lead. Matthews added another two points from the free throw line, while Robert Vitale’s three-pointer widened the gap further. By the end of the first quarter, Athleta led 30-16, thanks to a last-second fast break from James.

The second quarter saw Athleta extend their lead relentlessly. Matthews and Mirco Azzopardi combined effectively, scoring from fast breaks to push the score to 42-17. James’ highlight-reel dunk off a turnover further demoralised Tigers BT. Despite a three-pointer from Keith Micaller, Athleta’s Juan Cefai Garcia replied with a three-pointer of his own. By the halftime break, Athleta had blown the game wide open, leading 57-33.

In the third quarter, the onslaught continued. Matthews drained another three-pointer, and James dazzled with a reverse layup as Athleta maintained a commanding lead. Tigers had some moments of resistance, with Brown contributing a pair of three-pointers, but Athleta’s defence consistently forced turnovers, resulting in quick points. A three-pointer from James towards the end of the quarter took the score to 77-50, as Athleta refused to let up.

The final quarter was a continuation of Athleta’s dominance. James was unstoppable, adding fast-break layups, tip-ins, and even a fadeaway jumper to take his tally to 41 points. Luca Borg and Andrej Bozanic also got in on the act with fast-break points, and Borg’s consecutive three-pointers sealed the Tigers’ fate. As Athleta reached 120 points, James added the finishing touch with another layup, bringing the final score to 122-64 in favour of Athleta.

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