Caesars Pharmacy The Answer maintained their unblemished record in the Bermuda Basketball Association with a commanding 69-48 victory over Vanguard at the Bermuda College Gymnasium.
In the opening fixture of the evening's double-header, the league leaders proved too strong at both ends of the court to improve to 6-0 on the campaign, while leaving Vanguard still searching for their first win at 0-6.
Darae Smith paced the offensive charge for Caesars Pharmacy with a game-high 21 points, receiving strong support from Eric Lambert, who chipped in with 17. Bruno Nogueira anchored the effort on the glass with five rebounds to help keep Vanguard at bay.
Maxwell Lawrence III led the resistance for Vanguard, finishing with 18 points and five rebounds, though his team lacked the scoring depth to threaten the unbeaten frontrunners.
In the second game of the night, The Reapers produced a disciplined display to defeat the Young Goats 59-44, moving both teams onto identical 3-3 records for the season.
Kevin Stephens spearheaded The Reapers' attack with 18 points, while Justin Ebbin added 14 to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Underneath the basket, Jacob Estis dominated the boards with a 10-rebound performance that stifled second-chance opportunities for the opposition.
Te'Jour Riley carried the load for the Young Goats with 14 points and seven rebounds, but his side struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm as The Reapers pulled clear to secure the 15-point victory.
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