Posted on 16 June, 2012

Article courtesy of Basketball Victoria D-League

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Nunawading have lost four of their past five games and looking shaky to hold onto a top four position.  Frankston secured a win this week and will enter the match full of confidence.

Fresh after a confidence boosting victory over second placed Kilsyth last week, the Rangers are favourites to secure the win in this game despite their poor 2-3 road record.

Sandringham has had two major inclusions into their team in recent weeks with James McKinnon and Jamie Batish joining the team.  Both players provide quality offence and are tough defenders, giving Sabres a much needed ingredient they need to strive for a playoff position.

Frankston showed they have the offensive potential after scoring 88pts last week against Ballarat.  The Blues will need to produce another high quality game at the offensive end this week if they are to defeat the red hot rangers. 

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Nunawading are on a hot ten game win streak and look to be the team to beat for the Championship.  Coach Brett Spicer has his team well drilled and playing quality basketball, and should be too good for the Lady Blues this week.

Bendigo lost to Dandenong by 20pts in round 2, but are a far better team at this stage of the season so could trouble the Rangers outfit.  Cannan and McLachlan will need to produce a good game to help the Oung Lady Braves secure the win and stay in playoff contention.

Both teams are on losing streaks, but the Rush will look to seal the win at home considering the Sabres are winless on the road this year.

The return of Jacinta Vandenberg from injury to the Rangers line-up has been a welcome addition from Coach Paul Flynn. The Rangers are over their mid-season form slump and look to be playing back at their early season form.