{"id":26420,"date":"2021-12-18T21:06:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T11:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/?p=26420"},"modified":"2021-12-18T21:06:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-18T11:06:55","slug":"boomers-hand-flyers-double-dose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/boomers-hand-flyers-double-dose\/","title":{"rendered":"Boomers hand Flyers double-dose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>FOR the second time in a week, <a data-type=\"team\" data-id=\"166\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/team\/melbourne-boomers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne Boomers<\/a> produced the goods to overcome the <a data-type=\"team\" data-id=\"7740\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/team\/southside-flyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southside Flyers<\/a> in the Women&#8217;s National Basketball League (WNBL). After accounting for the Flyers by 19 points (91-72) last Saturday night, the Boomers repeated the dose last night with a 15-point triumph (87-72). But can fans draw the same conclusions from the matches, or were they coincidental near-identical performances?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><li>1<\/li><li>2<\/li><li>3<\/li><li>4<\/li><li><\/li><li>T<\/li><li>Outcome<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Southside Melbourne Flyers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/08\/Southside-Flyers-150x150.png' \/><\/li><li class='match-result_value'>23<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>12<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>19<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>18<\/li><li class='match-result_value'><\/li><li class='match-result_value'>72<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>loss<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Melbourne Boomers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/10\/melbourne-boomers-150x150.png' \/><\/li><li class='match-result_value'>21<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>21<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>28<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>17<\/li><li class='match-result_value'><\/li><li class='match-result_value'>87<\/li><li class='match-result_value'>win<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-raw-scores-comparison\"><strong>RAW SCORES COMPARISON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TEAM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Q1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Q2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Q3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Q4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melbourne Boomers<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>37<\/td><td>178<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southside Flyers<\/td><td>40<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>144<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DIFFERENCE<\/strong><\/td><td>+8<\/td><td>+18<\/td><td>+5<\/td><td>+3<\/td><td>+34<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see from the table, the first half &#8211; in particular the second quarter &#8211; is where the game has been won and lost for the Boomers. They have gone an average of 13 points up by half-time, and really set themselves up for the second half. whilst the Flyers have managed to keep in touch with the Boomers in the second half of the matches, ultimately, the second term deficit has really cost them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY STATS COMPARISON<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>TEAM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PTS<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OFF<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DEF<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TO<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>STL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BLK<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FG%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3P%<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FT%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melbourne Boomers<\/td><td>178<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>32<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>21<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>53.6<\/td><td>41.0<\/td><td>71.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Southside Flyers<\/td><td>144<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>34<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>41.3<\/td><td>25.7<\/td><td>95.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DIFFERENCE<\/strong><\/td><td>+34<\/td><td>-1<\/td><td>+6<\/td><td>+1<\/td><td>-9<\/td><td>+10<\/td><td>-2<\/td><td>+12.3<\/td><td>+15.3<\/td><td>-23.3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the key stats, the Boomers are ahead in most statistical areas, but not by a great deal. The most important stat in this case is the steals and turnovers, with the Boomers having nine less turnovers and 10 more steals &#8211; no doubt related &#8211; which shows their ability to use the ball better and be switched on to win it back. Also, whilst their free throw shooting could still improve, the Boomers were far more efficient from the free throw line, with a massive 15.3 per cent greater efficiency, as well as 12.3 per cent overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEADING INDIVIDUAL STATS (N1 &amp; N2)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"388\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/lindsay-allen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindsay Allen<\/a> (Melbourne Boomers) 44 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"25663\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/tiffany-mitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiffany Mitchell<\/a> (Melbourne Boomers) 36 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"389\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/cayla-george\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cayla George<\/a> (Melbourne Boomers) 33 points, 21 rebounds and 9 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"8432\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/abby-bishop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abby Bishop<\/a> (Southside Flyers) 32 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"369\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/rebecca-cole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rebecca Cole<\/a> (Southside Flyers) 30 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"361\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/maddison-rocci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maddison Rocci<\/a> (Southside Flyers) 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"420\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/tess-madgen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tess Madgen<\/a> (Melbourne Boomers) 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"4160\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/ezi-magbegor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ezi Magbegor<\/a> (Melbourne Boomers) 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"359\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/basketball\/player\/kristy-wallace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristy Wallace<\/a> (Southside Flyers) 20 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists<br><br>Despite Allen taking the points &#8211; pardon the pun &#8211; for the highest scorer, the standout has been George, with the most rebounds and assists across the two games, and third overall for points. Bishop has similarly been important off the boards for the Flyers, whilst Cole has been consistent across the two nights. Mitchell and Allen have providing the scoring pressure for the Boomers, while the Flyers scoring drops off after the top three players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>OVERALL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since losing to the Bendigo Spirit, the Boomers have found their groove again with the impressive back-to-back wins over the Flyers. They have used the ball well in transition, shot well, and shown greater depth that will hold them in good stead for the future. Though still a long way to go in the season, it has been a promising seven days for the Boomers against one of their biggest rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_t\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/team\/melbourne-boomers\/\">Melbourne Boomers<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_t\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/team\/southside-flyers\/\">Southside Melbourne Flyers<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/lindsay-allen\/\">Lindsay Allen<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/tiffany-mitchell\/\">Tiffany Mitchell<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/cayla-george\/\">Cayla George<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/abby-bishop\/\">Abby Bishop<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/rebecca-cole\/\">Rebecca Cole<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/maddison-rocci\/\">Maddison Rocci<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/tess-madgen\/\">Tess Madgen<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/player\/kristy-wallace\/\">Kristy Wallace<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/basketball\/event\/southside-vs-melbourne-3\/\">Southside vs Melbourne<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"js-dropdown dropdown overflowed\"><button class=\"btn btn-icon-only\"><span class=\"icon btn-icon\">\n                    <!-- icon - plus circle - 20px-->\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\">\n                        <path d=\"M15,9.28h-4.3V5h0A.72.72,0,1,0,9.28,5h0V9.28H5a.72.72,0,0,0,0,1.43H9.28V15a.72.72,0,0,0,1.43,0h0V10.71H15a.72.72,0,0,0,0-1.43Z\"\/>\n                        <path d=\"M10,0A10,10,0,1,0,20,10,10,10,0,0,0,10,0Zm0,18.57A8.57,8.57,0,0,1,10,1.43h0a8.57,8.57,0,0,1,0,17.14Z\"\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/span><\/button><div class=\"popover\"><div class=\"popover-content\"><ul class=\"popover-menu\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR the second time in a week, Melbourne Boomers produced the goods to overcome the Southside Flyers in the Women&#8217;s National Basketball League (WNBL). 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