Unreachable Shooting Stars for the Alliance
Spicing Up the Score
The Montreal Alliance took a hit as they dropped their third straight game, losing to the Scarborough Shooting Stars 101-73. But don't let the numbers fool you, the game was a rough ride from the get-go.
According to our own Jean-François Teotonio, the Montrealers faced a tough night at Verdun Auditorium, losing to the Shooting Stars for the third time this season. The Arena boasted a lively crowd of 2,522 spectators, but the energy didn't quite translate onto the court for the local team.
It was evident that the home team was struggling to put points on the board, despite giving it their best shot. That struggle, unfortunately, was their undoing as they faltered on the rebound front, a fact Captain Quincy Guerrier didn't mince words about, "You can't win basketball games when you're dominated on the rebound front."
Looking at the stats, the Alliance barely managed 13 offensive rebounds, while the Shooting Stars held 32 defensive rebounds. A stark contrast when you consider the Alliance's impressive 27 offensive rebounds in their previous victory against Scarborough.
"In the last three games, we've given up 90 points or more," Guerrier said candidly. "Our identity is supposed to be defense. We need to fix that as soon as possible."
It wasn't just their lack of effort on the rebound, the team also struggled to find their rhythm when shooting. Despite starting the game strongly, the Alliance could only manage six points in the third quarter, a lamentable performance that left Guerrier astounded, exclaiming, "We only scored six points? Jesus..."
The team's coach Jermaine Small pointed out another issue: his players were settling for poor shots. With only 6 out of 30 three-point attempts made on Wednesday night, the coach noted they took too many shots and it ultimately hurt them.
Yet, despite these setbacks, the time is ripe for a comeback. Anthony Walker, a Baltimore native wing for the team, remains optimistic. He believes these issues are correctable during the season, "We need to play more as a team, be more disciplined, and believe in ourselves and our game plan."
According to Small, following their four consecutive wins at the start of the season, opposing teams are now more prepared to face the Alliance. With the best teams gunning for them, it's time for the Alliance to step up their game and show that they're the ones to beat.
The Montreal Alliance, struggling to maintain their position, faced a third consecutive loss in the NBA, this time against the Scarborough Shooting Stars in a basketball game. Despite giving it their all, the team's lackluster performance on rebounds, combined with poor shot selection, resulted in a score of 101-73.
