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[nblcanada]

#FBF #FlashbackFridays Commissioner @coach_mags touches on the positive aspects of #NBLCanada's relationship with the #TorontoRaptors. # @Raptors905 #Mississauga #DLeague #Hoops #basketball #NewTeam

[ajgreatness-blog]

@nba @nbadleague @nbl_canada @euroleague @dribble2much @powerdribble @powerhandz @justindentmon @probasketballtraining @adidashoops @adidasoriginals #nba #europe #nbdl #nblcanada #adidas #me #ball #basketball #blessed

[defendtherock]

That's How You Recover

There really was only one way to respond to the shellacking the Edge received on Tuesday, and that was to come out firing on Thursday, washing off the sins of an awful performance with a barnstorming show. Behind some blistering early shooting, a greatly improved consistent defensive effort, and the ball movement that was lacking on Tuesday, the Edge came out to a sixteen point lead at halftime.

Although the shooting cooled off notably by the end of the half, there was a notable lack of forced Carl English...perhaps because he was in foul trouble for much of the half. Similarly the fact that all three refs were different for this game was likely not inconsequential in the turnaround. The big difference though was in the way the team played - as a team, not as individuals.

Halifax has a pair of quality scorers in Mike Poole and Terry Thomas, and solid playmaking and leadership from Cliff Clinkscales. The play of these three, and sharp shooting from the former two, brought Halifax back strong and within nine at one point, but the game completely lacked any sort of flow as the refs were whistle-happy all night.

As the fourth quarter closed both teams looked to be spent and neither could buy a bucket. The old nemesis of defensive rebounding reared its head again, but Halifax couldn't make the extra chances count. Even with a parade to the foul line on both ends (and questionable calls both ways), a spirited and effective full court press and too many missed free throws from the Edge, Halifax just ran out of time.

Don't let this result fool you. This is still a deeply flawed team that turned a dominant first half into a game that was way too close. Bad turnovers, sloppy interior passing, missed bunnies...these are not mistakes that pro ball players should be making this often. Brad States seems to bring nothing of value to this team, making the Boucard trade all the more confusing. Take this win and be happy you improved, but don't for a second think that we've turned the corner.

[noninetofivegroup-blog]

At the end of our shoot it's always time to relax, have fun, and give your shoutout! Thank you @theaudman, Deputy Commissioner of NBL Canada @nbl_canada as we continue to piece together the @onpointbasketball Documentary. 🚀We have taken this a lot higher than we thought. 🚀 TIME TO GET INVOLVED FOLKS! #shoutout #no925 #no925group #nblcanada #nbl #videography #interview #fun #laugh #finish #complete #professional #basketball #torontoball #toronto #athlete #institute #expanding #take1 #crew #footage #film #documentary (at Athlete Institute)

[halifaxnoise]

From @tcsportsmedia — NBL Commissioner, @commishnblc @theaudman was in Halifax last night for the game between the Canes and the Express. He was also here to honor Cliff Clinkscales @scales_biz on being the first person in the NBL Canada to reach 2000 career and post season assists. Congratulations Cliff. You are Da General! @hfxhurricanes @nblcanada @wetheeastbasketball https://ift.tt/31U8ZbC

[parrot-matt]

@matlantivex: RT @hfxhurricanes: The Hurricanes weren't able to grab a win in London in Game 5 of the @NBLCanada Finals. Game 6 will be in #Halifax on Thursday. Tickets for will available on Tuesday, May 15 at 11 a.m. Buy them online or the Ticket Atlantic Box Office. #TheGetBack https://t.co/gaOXj6RFsj

RT @hfxhurricanes: The Hurricanes weren't able to grab a win in London in Game 5 of the @NBLCanada Finals. Game 6 will be in #Halifax on Thursday. Tickets for will available on Tuesday, May 15 at 11 a.m. Buy them online or the Ticket Atlantic Box Office. #TheGetBack https://t.co/gaOXj6RFsj

[nblcanada]

#Repost @coach_mags Thanking Vito for his (2) years of service as President of the league #nblcanada #thepursuit #nblcommunity

[ryanchristian44-blog]

🚨🎥🔥😎@mrtalkbox putting that sauce on my track #oldschool #love it’s gonna be a great summer, got some real good music coming 👊🏽your way...... Thank you @mrtalkbox appreciate your gift and spirit good sir 🤘🏽#ryanchristian #mrtalkbox #oldschool #love #producer #singer #songwriter #proballer #nblcanada #nba #husband #fun #grammys #indie #artist #verytrue #skate #hiphop #funk #goodvibes #goodmusic #groove #seattle #world #canada #unitedkingdom #greatbritain #europe #unitedstates #china #japan #korea #international #microphone (at London, Ontario)

[defendtherock]

Have We Seen Enough Yet?

It’s been on my mind for a while, but last night’s humiliating spanking at the hands of the Halifax Hurricanes was all the proof I needed to confirm my suspicions. The method and depth of the capitulation of the team combined with the obvious shortcomings told me everything I needed to know.

The problem with this team is Carl English.

In these parts, that sentence is almost treasonous. You do not attack Newfoundland sportsmen in front of Newfoundlanders, especially not when they are playing for their hometown team. Last season, Carl was the driving force behind much of the success of the Edge and carried us (with help from a very strong supporting cast) to the playoffs. 

We don’t have last year’s Carl. Despite saying in the off-season that he was in the best shape of his life, Carl has not found his shot all year. Worse yet, he has forced shot after shot and been the ball stop that he was all last season, without the points to mitigate it. Worst of all though, the Edge is just a better team when he is not on the floor. That’s the most damning thing here: our former star player is actively hurting his team. 

Carl is no longer the star on this team, Glen Davis is. He’s not the best shooter, Jared Nickens is. Dez Lee has been consistent and a creator, Maurice Jones more dynamic, Jerryn Skeete and Glen Davis as popular if not more so. There will always be a place for the hometown hero on this team, but the time has come for him to realise that it might not be as the starter and primary focus right now. At least not until his prodigal shot stops being profligate.

Last night was not his fault. Not entirely, at least. As a team the Edge was cold from deep, but kept firing away. The refereeing was abysmal. Tempers flared. The team fought valiantly in the third quarter with some of the best defence I have seen at any level, but an inability to do that at literally any other time was their downfall. That and woeful rebounding and shot selection. 

Perhaps the most unforgiveable crime was the performance in the last five minutes of the game. Elsewhere on social media, I called it a shameful performance. After Halifax went on their run in the early 4th the Edge just looked like they wanted to go home. Fans know we're going to lose games. We know we're going to get blown out. That's ok. Those games happen. What isn't ok is playing like you don't care. You can't give up. That's not what the fans pay to see. Frustration, anger, disappointment...all valid. Show some passion, show some pride! The letters on your chest MEAN something to the fans, and if nothing else they mean a paycheck to you. At least play like you care.

And for heaven’s sake, don’t force-feed us more Carl English pull-ups. I know English Paving is a sponsor, but we don’t need to provide them with bricks as well as advertising. 

[noninetofivegroup-blog]

Thank you to the NBL Canada Deputy Commissioner, Audley Stephenson for taking his time to contribute to the @onpointbasketball Documentary. • As written on the back wall, "The Future is Here!" 📸@thirdeyesite #photography #wideangle #lens #athlete #institute #orangeville #7 #seasons #nbl #nblcanada #deputy #no925 #no925group #nike #toronto #documentary #gym #insight #canadian #basketball #owners #team #partnership #redcarpet #feature (at Athlete Institute)

[nveamanagement]

Congrats to @nveasports client @charleshinkle as he not only handles yesterday game with a win and 23 points while snagging 11 rebounds....but also got player of the game once again! #staypositive #stayblessed #stayhumble #lightwork #anotherone #nveasports #Canada #nbl #nblcanada #fiba #dleague

[fanzonesports]

Sunday Matinee Setback For Express

Sunday Matinee Setback For Express Story and photo by @IPSFoto @WindsorExpress @NBLCanada @WindsorHoops519 @LondonLightning @AntoineChandler @maurice_jones0 @ChristBoyDaily @kevinloiselle @M_Lucier @B_Rayson2 @CyclopzStutz

Former Windsor player, Maurice Bolden (0) guards Express forward Kevin Loiselle during NBL Canada action on 25 March 2018. Loiselle dropped a game-high 25 points in a losing effort.Photo by Ian Shalapata. (WINDSOR, ON) – In their quest to better their post-season position, the Windsor Express first had to address a home date against the division leading London Lightning on Sunday. The match was…

[halifaxnoise]

From @imagesbypdm — Two reasons to go to tonight's @hfxhurricanes game at 7:00 pm. . 1. @LondonLightning will only strike twice @ScotiabankCtr in the regular season. They are a must-see team. . 2. Socks . #WeRise @NBLCanada @WeTheEast2 @halifaxnoise #halifaxnoise . ————————————————— @halifaxnoisesports : 🤸‍♀️🏄🏻‍♂️⛹️‍♀️🥅⚽️🏸🏏🥎🏹⛳️🥌⛸ 🥊🏂🏋🏽‍♂️🤺🚣🏽‍♂️🧗🏻‍♀️🥇🛹💪🏻 🏉🏸🍻 https://ift.tt/2TIZ1aZ

[parrot-matt]

@matlantivex: RT @hfxhurricanes: The @NBLCanada will go back to Halifax. The Hurricanes lose Game 4 on the road in London and the series is now tied 2-2 despite a comeback fourth quarter to force overtime. https://t.co/y2LUbaeGrk

RT @hfxhurricanes: The @NBLCanada will go back to Halifax. The Hurricanes lose Game 4 on the road in London and the series is now tied 2-2 despite a comeback fourth quarter to force overtime. https://t.co/y2LUbaeGrk

[nblcanada]

#Repost @cpbnetwork Headed out to the Island #PEI #🇨🇦 #nblcanada #thepursuit #wearehalifax #hurricaneforce #Atlantic #division #game #match #rivals #princeedwardisland #canada #ThePursuit

[clothingparadise330]

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