12-2-23 Derby

LET’S GO PATRIOTS

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WE ROARED AGAINST THE LIONS

Words from the Chairman

- Carl Heslop

Last Sunday’s game was quite simply one of the best atmospheres I have experienced at a basketball game. In my notes last week, I asked for a big performance and the guys gave one which I’m sure many fans will remember. Following the game many fans have come up to me and stated how much they enjoyed it which we all really appreciate.

I don’t think there is any sport which rivals it when you have a game such as this and even though at one point, we were many points behind, the fans and arena was electric which really spurred the guys on.

The main thing that I was really impressed with was the grit and determination shown by all the team and how they responded to a very good European standard London team and the changes made to the starting line-up. With results as they were it was not a shock for PJ to shake things up and try and get a different response which definitely worked.

I think the fans can start to see the green shoots of the changes that we have made and how the players are starting to understand the pattern of play that PJ is now instilling. Ty and Jules made big impacts when they came on and Deuce rolled back the clock again with another MVP performance. It should be an exciting encounter

today as we turn our attention to the Derby Trailblazers.

Following the St Mirren trophy game which was another electric atmosphere we welcome an NBL side which I know you will all give an amazing welcome. Since the fixture were announced, Derby have been first class in their dealings with us and have rearranged their fixtures to be able to play today which they didn’t need to do. I’m sure they will want to showcase their talents against BBL opposition and know you will raise the roof for them today.

Off the court we held our business club event this week which was a roaring success. Many stakeholders were astounded by the level of progress off the court and didn’t realise the impact that basketball has in our communities and the scale of its reach. We have worked tirelessly to give this sport its rightful platform in the city and it’s a very exciting time to get involved. The number of sponsors wanting to get involved afterwards was testament to that fact and I look forward to outlining some more exciting projects in the future.

So, after a busy seven days, let’s sit back, relax and give our patriots and fans another game to remember!

LET’S GO PATRIOTS!

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COACH PJ A WORD FROM

Playing in Division One of the National Basketball League, Derby are having a great season sitting second in the league championship and they have recently played in the National Cup Final in Manchester which they lost to Hemel Storm.

Coach Shaw has put together a very talented team this season and they play a good style of basketball. We cannot take the trail blazers lightly as they have history in taking down BBL teams!

It was good to be playing back at home last weekend, in front of the best supporters in the BBL. Our game against Bristol was somewhat off the pace and lacked the performance I want from our team. We started poorly and played catchup the rest of the game, only really making the efforts I need to see from the start of the second half. It was a very frustrating game to say the least!

Sunday against London Lions, we changed the starting line-up to see if we could get off to a better start by way of defensive effort and offensive execution. We started very well and kept ourselves in the game for longer periods. I was pleased with the effort we were making.

The energy and commitment were much improved from Friday, and we were flying around making those winning efforts I expect from the players. London had their run as they usually do, and we expect from an incredibly talented team. However, we kept on battling and playing with greater purpose to close the gap to just 4 points in the fourth quarter with less than 4 minutes to play.

Although we lost the game in the end, it was a tremendous effort from the team, and we need to bring that energy, fight, and commitment to every game here on in. If we do that, we will be back to winning ways very soon.

The winner of the game this afternoon will go on to play the Caledonia Gladiators in the semiFinal of the trophy, which would be a good achievement for both teams given where we are in our development.

ENJOY THE GAME.

GO PATRIOTS!

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MATCH REPORTS

The Plymouth City Patriots were in action over the weekend in a double header, taking on the second place Bristol Flyers in the South West Derby on Friday night, followed on Sunday, taking on the first place London Lions.

Friday night was something of a sombre affair. The Plymouth faithful, who packed Pavilions from the opening tip, certainly gave support to their team throughout, despite the team falling to an early 18 point deficit. It proved to be a frustrating evening as nothing seemed to drop for the Patriots, whilst their South West rivals managed to knock down shot after shot, finishing the game at 53% from three point territory. The Flyers took a dominant win, 108-93.

Post game, the Patriots players were certainly demoralised and what’s more, they were staring down the barrel of another potentially tough night Sunday against the Lions. “They hit every shot, and we couldn’t stop them,” started team captain Elvisi Dusha, clearly frustrated at the result. He continued, “as a team, we’re still trying to find our identity. Before, we were a bunch of dogs that cared about defence and fought. We can be that again, but this new team needs to find its niche.” And he’s right. Even head coach Paul James agreed, adding that “it’s like pre-season again. We need to have a bit more fight on defence, and we’ll need to raise our game ahead of the Lions game.”

Needless to say, there was little expectation ahead of the Lions game. Instead perhaps some trepidation toward the fixture, and what the outcome may be. The Lions are the best team in the country, with their eyes set on the much larger prize of success in European competition, namely the EuroCup. As a result the players they have recruited are of a high standard and evidently some of the best players the league has ever witnessed since the league’s hayday, over two decades preseeding.

Once again, a sold out Pavilions played its part in spurring on the team in teal and black and after one quarter the score was tied at 16 points a piece. Coach Paul James’s choice to start all three of his newest signings, Ty Garden, Jawaun Daniels and Jules Dang-Akodo prove to be a master stroke, as the new look lineup fought tooth and nail to remain in touching distance of the recently crowned BBL CUP Champion Lions. At half time the score was a respectable 43-32 with the Patriots showing plenty of fight and potential. The third quarter began with a barrage of three pointers from the Lions and a series of epic defence that saw them increase their lead to 25 points. The Patriots looked dead and burried, but not without fight. They continued to battle away against their Goliath like opponents and managed to score on consecutive plays towards the end of the third quarter, closing the 25 point gap to 17 points. The home side now faced a mountain to climb, should they manage to

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turn the game around. Thanks to Jawaun Daniels, the Patriots did mount an impossible comeback. He scored the bulk of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and led the charge to close the gap to just 6 points with time remaining. Despite their rally and the crowd urging them on, the Lions proved to have too much firepower and as the clock expired, it was the visitors that took the win 88-79

. The Patriots received a standing ovation and both coaches and players were more than happy with the result. Assistant coach Joe Hart said “we found some identity in this game. Played great defence and showed heart against a dominant team.” Rashad Hassan also seemed up beat. He’d already had a 32 point performance against the Bristol Flyers and against the Lions he notched up 25, in a classic performance. “Last time we played these two teams I was under the weather. I kept that in my back pocket as motivation,” said Hassan post game, adding “I’m working hard everyday to prove I’m the best big man in the league.” The Patriots have a great account of themselves and moving forward could pose a problem for future opposition.

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