RI 26 - Guangyang 29

A disappointing loss for us. We played decent defence throughout the game. However, we could not maintain the intensity throughout the game. From the second quarter onwards, we allowed them to get several offensive rebound. Furthermore, we made a couple of turn overs.

In addition, the Guanyang team maintain their high intensity throughout the game. Perhaps the RI bench can do more to motivate the players in court. Similarly, those on court should always communicate not only to ensure that everyone is on the same page, but also to motivate each other.

Fortunately, we are still able to qualify for the second round of the competition. However, we must definitely learn from this loss and improve so that we can go further in the competition.


Points per quarter
1st quarter: RI 4 GYS 6
2nd quarter: RI 8 GYS 4
3rd quarter: RI 4 GYS 11
4th quarter: RI 10 GYS 4

RI 69 - 12 ACS(I)

This was probably the best game we have played this season. We opened the game with a 3 point dagger and we never looked back.

We played tough full court defence, preventing the opponents from bringing the ball across their half on numerous occasion.

The main reason for playing well was because we were focused on the game. There was no fooling around before the game and all our energy was directed towards the match. We must definitely capitalise on this momentum and triumph in our next match against Guangyang Sec.

RI 42 - 29 Bishan Park Sec

The second game in the South Zone competition. Even though we won this we game, we actually lost.

We played badly throughout the game; taking rushed shots, missing under basket shots and making bad decisions. We should have sealed the game by the first quarter by building a huge point margin. However, we ended the quarter by only a small lead of 6.

When the second unit came into the game during the third quarter, they were rather inexperience, making bad passes and playing very bad defense.

I feel that we need to stay focus before the game. The few minutes before the game is very useful to "get into the zone". Fooling around is definitely not acceptable.


Scoring by quarter:
First quarter--RI 11 BPS 5
Second quarter--RI 12 BPS 7
Third quarter--RI 10 BPS 12
Fourth quarter--RI 9 BPS 5

RI 76 - 22 Bukit Merah Sec

This was the first of the four matches in the first round of the South Zone Basketball competition.

It was a relatively easy match although we could have done more on the defensive end. For example, we allowed a few uncontested shots and also back door cuts. Nevertheless, we managed to play solid defence on their key players.

One aspect that the team will need to improve on going forward is our stamina. Is was pretty obvious that most of us was breathless after playing just a quarter.

Out next match will be on Monday against Bishan Park sec.