Rockingham Flames maintain top-two spot after win over Lakeside Lightning

Rockingham Flames are well on their way to the play in the men’s NBL1 West playoffs after defeating Lakeside Lightning by 36 points in their round 18 clash last Friday at Lakeside Recreation Centre.

The Flames maintained their momentum from the previous weekend’s game against the Perth Redbacks to secure their eighth consecutive win of the regular season.

Despite Lightning’s best efforts they are now knocked out of this year’s finals, ending the season in 11th place.

Lightning attempted to push back against Rockingham’s 24-6 point lead in the first quarter but the Flames showed no signs of slowing down.

The Flames continued to lead the way, scoring 41 points in the third quarter and 36 in the fourth before winning 117-81.

NBL1 West’s MVP Devondrick Walker top-scored for the Flames with 24 points and six rebounds, while Ryan Godfrey contributed 17 points and three assists and Brendan Redhead 17 points, two rebounds and an assist.

Justin Bennett scored 17 points for the Lightning, while Dominic Jackson delivered 14 points and three assists. Joshua Davey assisted with 11 rebounds, two steals and five offensive rebounds.

The Rockingham Flames take on the Joondalup Wolves in an elimination round at Mike Barnett Sports Complex August 20.