Friday, April 21, 2017

Karim Juan, NEBL Commissioner

 

Orange Walk Running Rebels pulled off a huge win tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive, as they narrowly defeated Smart Belize Hurricanes, 79 – 72.  With the loss, the defending champs has been eliminated from playoff contention.  Below are the updated playoff scenarios.

1]         San Pedro Tiger Sharks – has clinched a playoff berth. Will clinch the #1 seed

going into the playoffs if they win their last game versus Belize City No Limit or if Dangriga Dream Ballers loses 1 of their remaining 2 games.

 

2]         Belmopan Bandits – has clinched a playoff berth.  Will clinch the # 2 seed and

home court advantage in the semi-finals if they win their remaining game versus Smart Belize Hurricanes and Dangriga Dream Ballers loses 1 of their remaining 2 games.

 

3]         Cayo Western Ballaz – has clinched a playoff spot.  Will clinch the #2 seed if Belmopan

Bandits loses their last game versus Smart Belize Hurricanes and if Dangriga loses 1 of their remaining 2 games.

 

4]         Dangriga Dream Ballers – will make the playoffs if they win 1 more game or if

Orange Walk Running Rebels loses 1 more game. Will clinch the #2 seed if they win their remaining 2 games versus Orange Walk Running Rebels and Smart Belize Hurricanes.

 

5]         Orange Walk Running Rebels – will clinch a playoff spot if they win their remaining

2 games versus Dangriga Dream Ballers and Belize City No Limit and Dangriga Dream Ballers loses to Smart Belize Hurricanes

 

6]         Smart Belize Hurricanes –  has been eliminated from playoff contention

 

7]         Belize City No Limit – has been eliminated from playoff contention