Lions Use Second Half To Push Through Mavericks

Central Districts Lions (97) defeated Eastern Mavericks (76)

The Central Districts Lions Men defeated the Eastern Mavericks with a huge second half scoring explosion that changed the face of the game at Starplex on Saturday night.
 
The Mavericks enjoyed a 5 point first quarter lead and when it looked like the Lions were closing in during the second, Eastern responded with 14 points in the final five minutes before half time to break away from Central Districts, and led by 9 at the end of the first half.
 
It looked like the Mavericks had control of the game, but coming out of the locker room after the major break, the Lions fired on both offence and defence and turned the tide of the game.
 
Christopher Clausen was brilliant for the home side. He dominated the Eastern interior defence, scoring all but one of his 27 points in the second half. A 30-14 third quarter from the Lions saw them lead by 8 with one quarter to play.
 
Clausen's superb play inside continued to propel Central Districts further in front as opportunities for his teammates opened up. Matthew Atkins made three triples in his 20 points and Kyle Miller added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
 
There wasn't much the Mavericks could do to stop the Lions from pouring on the points and securing the win. Curtis Scipio led the Mavericks with 20 points and 6 rebounds, Brad Davis added 13 and 8 rebounds while Daniel Lean finished with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.

By Mark Halliday

Top Scorers Central Districts
Christopher Clausen 27
Matthew Atkins 20
Kyle Miller 17
Top Scorers Eastern 
Curtis Scipio 20
Brad Davis 13
Daniel Lean 12




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