Rocks 15th oct

15 OCT 2017: PHOENIX 80-86 GLASGOW ROCKS

Rocks late flourish secures the win.

BBL Championship

Cheshire Phoenix 80-86 Glasgow Rocks (23-18, 42-43, 62-57)

Glasgow Rocks recorded their first win of the season after scoring the final eight points of the game to beat Cheshire Phoenix away from home.

Leading Scorers – Riley 19, Sandoval/Gettys 17 (Phoenix) – Harrison 22, Achara 20, Fraser 13 (Rocks)

Turning Point – The game swung back and forth with Cheshire having led by as many as 10 points. CJ Gettys made it 80-78 inside the final minute before Martez Harrison stepped up to score six straight points and secure his side the win.

Key Stat – The Rocks shot 26% from beyond the arc, but found other ways to score through their struggle as they scored impressed with 70% inside.

Game Hero– Martez Harrison came up with some huge plays down the stretch with his go-ahead and-1 play followed by a steal and score to help Glasgow pick up that first win of the season with a game-high 22 points.

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