Saturday, February 13, 2016

BROOKLYN CENTER WENT UP AGAINST FRIDLEY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 9, Brooklyn Center and Fridley squared off in a boys’ basketball game.
 
Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 15:14 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 9, Brooklyn Center 3.
 
Fridley pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition.
 
It took Brooklyn Center awhile for them to get into a shooting rhythm. They struggled to shoot the ball early.
 
Fridley was able to score baskets in transition. Fridley did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
 
The score went back and forth midway through the first half.
 
Brooklyn Center’s Devonta Prince came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
 
There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team went on a run.  
 
Fridley’s Shyheem Murray came up with deep 3-point baskets to keep Fridley in the game.
 
At halftime the score was Fridley 33, Brooklyn Center 22.
 
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.
 
Both teams traded baskets for a period of time in the second half.
 
Brooklyn Center’s James Beard came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
 
Brooklyn Center went on a 16-4 run in the second half. They did a good job of getting everyone the ball and they were able to take the ball hard to the basket.
 
Brooklyn Center came up with steals on the defensive end and was able to convert on the offensive end.
 
Murray came up with deep 3-point baskets. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.
 
The game came down to the wire. The game was tied at 49 with a minute left to go.
 
Brooklyn Center’s Rudwan Tahir scored a 3-point shot with 3.6 seconds left in regulation.
 
Brooklyn Center came away with the 52-49 victory over Fridley.

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