The Central Rockets scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat North Miami 102-74 on the road. Central has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 23 points or more this season.
Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Barnes, who went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 21 points and 0 assists. Another player making a difference was Willie Dye III, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
The win was the eighth in a row for Central, bringing their record for this year to 18-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.4 points per game. As for North Miami, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-7.
Central is on the road again on Tuesday and plays the Patriots on February 6th. American has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 560 points over their last eight matchups. As for North Miami, they will square off against the Mavericks at TBD on Tuesday. Archbishop McCarthy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Pioneers in Florida (the Mavericks are ranked 74th, while the Pioneers are ranked 518th).
