Caesars Pharmacy The Answer maintained their perfect start to the Bermuda Basketball Association Men’s League campaign, headlining an action-packed double-header at the Bermuda College Gymnasium that produced 207 total points.
The league pace-setters stretched their flawless record to 5-0 with an authoritative 59-42 victory over the Young Goats.
Eric Lambert set the tone for Caesars Pharmacy, turning in a commanding double-double performance with 18 points and 11 rebounds. He was backed by clinical complementary scoring, as Kieron Burgess posted 16 points and eight boards, while Napthali Smith matched Burgess's output with 16 points of his own.
The Young Goats mounted a stern challenge behind an explosive offensive display from Te'Jour Riley, who led all scorers on the night with 22 points to go with five rebounds. Jahmir Trott anchored the interior with nine points and nine rebounds, but Caesars Pharmacy's balanced firepower and discipline down the stretch proved too formidable.
In the evening's opening contest, The Reapers secured their second win of the season, holding off a battling Vanguard side 56-50.
Jacob Estis delivered a standout showing for The Reapers, dominating the glass to register a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double. Kobie Reid provided vital two-way support with 13 points and seven boards to keep Vanguard at arm's length.
Despite the defeat, winless Vanguard pushed their opponents all the way. Maxwell Lawrence III led the resistance with 12 points and five rebounds, while Chris Liyanage chipped in with 11 points and Troy Washington pulled down five rebounds. However, The Reapers held their nerve in the closing stages to close out the six-point triumph.
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