Basketball Recap: Denver East Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from NIJIER ALEXANDER and JAMES MURRAY

Denver East was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-57 heartbreaker at the hands of the Vista PEAK Prep Bison. The Angels were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bison earlier this season, when they won 65-60.

Denver East's loss came despite strong showings from JAMES MURRAY and NIJIER ALEXANDER. MURRAY dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards, while ALEXANDER went 8 of 14 on his way to 16 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave ALEXANDER a new career-high in points. LINCOLN LEMIEUX was another key player, putting up eight points along with six rebounds and four blocks.

Even though they lost, Denver East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.

Leading Vista PEAK Prep to victory were Devontay Bursey and Marquilos Mata. Bursey went 9 for 16 en route to 21 points, while Mata dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Larry Mosley, who posted five points.

Denver East's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Vista PEAK Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-9.

Denver East will head out to take on Denver South at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Denver East is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.1 points per game this season. As for Vista PEAK Prep, they will be playing at home against Northfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista PEAK Prep also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 62.1 points per game.