The East Point Jaguars returned to Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena Saturday evening to play the Jacksonville Giants(8-1). On December 30, 2011, the Giants defeated the Jaguars 137-92. The Giants won again Saturday night, 112-97.
The first half saw the Giants having a cold shooting performance-they had good shot opportunities but had trouble making their shots which they usually make. At the end of the first quarter, Jacksonville led 19-16, with Nick Wallery scoring 9 points.
It was a close game at the half, the Giants led 45-41. Wallery had 14 points for the Giants at the half. At the end of the third quarter, Giants increased their lead, 81-70.
Wallery was the leading scorer for the Giants with 27 points. Antonio Lawrence added 14 points. Seven foot center, Jermaine Bell, scored another double/double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Jaguars, Herman Mains, scored 26 points and Chris Marr scored 25 points.
The ABA Power Rankings through Sunday, January 8, 2012, lists the Jacksonville Giants as the 7th best team in the ABA.
Picture of Nick Wallery taken by Jodi Arnold(j-vision.smugmug.com).
After the win, Jacksonville Giants Head Coach Kevin Waters talks about the game on the video.
The Giants next home game, scheduled against the Heartland Heat, is Friday, January 27, 2012 at 7:00pm at the UNF Arena.
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