Smith’s Flyers lose but remain in Play Off contention

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Leslee J. Smith’s (with ball) Bristol Flyers' play-off surge was halted by Sheffield Sharks on Friday April 14, 2017. Photo: Daily Express

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander Leslee J. Smith and the Bristol Flyers' play-off surge was halted by Sheffield Sharks, as the South Yorkshire side claimed a 90-71 victory at home, on Friday April 14, 2017 in the British Basketball League.

Smith scored 16 points and the Flyers are now in 8^th place in the standings, a game ahead of the Surrey Scorchers.

In a low profile performance, Smith added 1 steal, an assist and 2 blocks in the losing effort.

Bristol were without Aaron Cosby, but made a bright start to lead 12-17 after the first quarter despite 10 points from Malcolm Riley.

However, the Sharks bounced back in the second as they turned things around to lead 32-25 on a three from Riley and would still be leading by seven at the half.

Sheffield pushed on to lead by as many as 12 in the third, but the visitors kept battling and a strong start to the fourth saw the gap cut to three at 65-62.

Back-to-back triples from Riley capped an 11-0 burst from the Sharks as they pulled away for the win with Bristol missing the chance to move above their South-West rivals, Plymouth Raiders, who also lost.

7 Responses to “Smith’s Flyers lose but remain in Play Off contention”

ABC (15/04/2017, 10:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
Keep pushing smith
- huh (15/04/2017, 12:02) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
  hope he does not end up back here teaching PE
  - Observer (15/04/2017, 20:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You would like that but little that you know he has degree that he graduated with from college. Google that. He not planning on what you hoping for.
  - Always negativity with you people (16/04/2017, 06:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Worry about yourself some people do have a back up plan.
B (15/04/2017, 13:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Keep working
pat (15/04/2017, 21:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Time to look elsewhere for 'greatness.'
- Yes (16/04/2017, 13:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
  'Greatness'? He's getting paid to play basketball and having fun with it. What are you doing?

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