By Samuel Peters
As Navigators failed to find their way to JSC as they defaulted to the Red Hawks but Daryll Matthew Ottos cruised to a 110-83 victory over All Saints Slam in Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association Division 1 action on Saturday night.
Pindo Drammeh put up a flawless shooting performance, going a perfect 12-12 from the field including 2-2 from three-point range racking up 26 points on 100% shooting which was complemented by Danny Perez’s game-high 38 points on 16-29 shooting (55%), including 4-10 from beyond the arc. Perez also contributed seven five assists and five steals in an all-around dominant performance. Nick Strawter added 18 points and 10 assists for a double-double, while Christian Walker chipped in 13 points on 6-10 shooting.
The Ottos shot an impressive 52% from the field overall and dominated the paint with a staggering 72 points. Their balanced attack featured 32 assists on 48 made field goals, showcasing excellent ball movement and team chemistry. The Ottos built their biggest lead to 36 points and controlled the game from start to finish, outscoring All Saints in every quarter.
Rolontae Knowles led All Saints with 27 points on 9-19 shooting, adding eight rebounds and going 8-12 from the free-throw line. Andrew Daigle contributed 20 points but struggled with his efficiency, shooting just 5-16 from the field. Felix Hamilton added 11 points.
Despite shooting 73% from the free-throw line (19-26), All Saints couldn’t overcome their poor field goal percentage of just 33% and were outrebounded 62-45. The team also struggled from three-point range, connecting on only 8-31 attempts (25%).
