City of Birmingham Rockets take NBL D2 Playoff crown
City of Birmingham Rockets sealed an outstanding season to claim the NBL Division 2 Men’s title with a 80-72 win over St Helens Saints on Saturday at the NBPC in Manchester.
MVP Martyn Gayle had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead his hometown side, Ronald Oberia added 18 points, seven rebounds and three steals, with Kayne King adding 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Going in as favourites after a 21-1 regular season and two wins from two against their North West counterparts, the Rockets made it three-from-three as it marks another milestone for the club with BBL aspirations who will almost certainly be in Division 1 next year.
Connor Murtagh led St Helens with 16 points, while Momcilo Latinovic adding 15,
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