Miami hadn't done well against Booker recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Miami Warriors narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Booker Kiowas 41-39. This was a revenge game for the Warriors: when they faced off against the Kiowas last Friday, they had to take a 51-46 defeat.
Breken Early had an outrageously good game as he dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten boards. Jacer Dempsey was another key player, putting up 11 points and six steals.
When it comes to explaining why Booker lost, don't look at Reydn Rosales. Despite the final result, he went 9 of 15 on his way to 18 points along with eight boards and three steals. Rosales has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Julian Barton, who posted ten points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
The win got Miami back to even at 7-7. As for Booker, they moved to 8-5 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami will face off against Follett at 7:30 p.m. on January 14th. As for Booker, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Kelton at 7:15 p.m. Booker is facing Kelton at the right time seeing as Kelton is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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