The Steel City Yellow Jackets head into week four of American Basketball Association facing their toughest task yet when they take on the number three team in the country in the DMV Warriors. The Jackets will look to extend their three game winning streak and prove they can compete with the best.
When the best of the best square off in their sport, people always are ready to see a good game. Well, that is exactly what you will see if you come out to The Neighborhood Academy at 709 N Aiken Ave in Pittsburgh tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. The number 17 ranked Steel City Yellow Jackets are facing their toughest test of the season when they take on the number three team in the country in the DMV Warriors.
The Yellow Jackets are coming into this game on a high note as they have won each of their last three contests dating back to their home opener on November 5th. They have scored 100 or more points in every game this season, and have lead at halftime in three of those four games, they were tied at 51 last time out against the Cleveland AM Pro'ers. This is a team that has been hitting on all cylinders as of late and they look to continue that tomorrow night.
Last time out, the offense was slow to get started but would eventually turn it up as the Jackets picked up their third straight victory winning by the final score of 124-112. Lawrence Baker lead the team in scoring for the third straight game scoring a season high 33 points in the victory. He was joined in the 20 plus points club by Gil Cummings, 22, and Antonio Reddic, 20.
On the defensive side of the ball, Juan Franklin scored the first double-double of the year collecting a team high 10 rebounds to go along with his 14 points on the day. Baker and Jason Arrington came in right behind Franklin with eight and seven rebounds respectively. It was a good chance for the defense to show what it can do and limit a good Pro'ers team.
The Yellow Jackets used the three point shot to their advantage once again as they hit 33% of their shots from beyond the arc. Juan Franklin lead the crew in the three point department making four of his eight three point attempts on the day. He tied for the team high on the day with week three Steel City Yellow Jackets Player of the Week Gil Cummings, 4 for 10, and Lawrence Baker, 4 for 11.
With the win, the Yellow Jackets improved to (3-1) on the season and moved up to be the number 17 ranked team in the country. The Yellow Jackets have shown a prolific, high scoring offense through the first three weeks of the season and they have been a fun team to watch. Detroit Michigan native Lawrence Baker leads the team in scoring with 94 points on the season through four games of play while Antonio Reddic leads the defensive side of the ball with 26 rebounds on the season.
The DMV Warriors enter this game riding a three game winning streak as well as they have won each game they have played this year. They defeated the Reading Wizards last time out on November 13th by the score of 140-127. The Warriors are averaging 133.3 points per game so far this year and have not scored less than 125 points in a game all season. However, the Yellow Jackets have only allowed more than 112 points in a game once this season when they took on the Kentucky Enforcers in the home opener.
The Warriors are the number three team in the country and the biggest challenge the Yellow Jackets have had to face this season. Head coach Ace Pippens knows his team will be battle tested but has said time and time again that this team is hungry and ready to take on some of the best teams that the American Basketball Association has to offer.
The Jackets have to play with the best teams if they want to make a run for their third straight playoff appearance and make it to the prize of the American Basketball Association Championship. Lead by Gil Cummings, Lawrence Baker, and Antonio Reddic this team is ready to roll and has laid the groundwork for a successful 2016/2017 season and a lot more fun throughout the year.
This weeks game will be played at the Neighborhood Academy located at 709 N Aiken Ave. in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are 10 dollars for adults and five dollars for students. Come out and support the Yellow Jackets as they face the number three team in the country and look to move up in the ABA rankings. Come on out and Catch the Buzz.
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