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The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association’s Playoff Finals tipped off with an exciting opening night as Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons recorded Game 1 victories in their respective championship series.
Possie Pacers Take Game 1 Against West Coast Ballers
Possie Pacers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat the West Coast Ballers 88–69.
The teams were evenly matched during the opening quarter, which ended 25–25. Possie Pacers edged the second quarter 24–22 to take a narrow 49–47 advantage into halftime.
The decisive run came in the third quarter when the Pacers outscored the Ballers 28–9, turning their two-point halftime lead into a commanding 77–56 advantage.
West Coast Ballers responded by winning the fourth quarter 13–11, but the deficit proved too large to overcome as Possie Pacers completed a convincing 19-point victory.
Tyler Roudette led the Pacers with a game-high 28 points. Troy Brookes contributed 16 points, Nigel George added 14, and Hunter McBride finished with 12.
Sherron Vidal led the West Coast Ballers with 19 points, while Dean Vidal contributed 15.
Final Score: Possie Pacers 88–69 West Coast Ballers
Key Moment: Possie Pacers’ dominant 28–9 third quarter.
Dr. Darroux Falcons Survive Dominators’ Comeback
In the night’s Premier Division matchup, Dr. Darroux Falcons held off a determined second-half comeback from 767 SC Dominators to secure a thrilling 78–75 victory.
The Falcons established an early advantage, leading 22–18 after the first quarter. They extended the margin during the second period, outscoring the Dominators 19–13 to enter halftime with a 41–31 lead.
The Dominators responded strongly after the break, winning the third quarter 23–17 and reducing the Falcons’ advantage to four points at 58–54.
The pressure continued throughout the fourth quarter, with the Dominators outscoring the Falcons 21–20. However, the Falcons remained composed during the closing moments and held on to claim the three-point victory.
Edmond Williams led the Falcons with 16 points, followed by Yawani Regis with 15, Karim Daniel with 14 and Kijuan Thomas with 13.
Shamar Felicite delivered the night’s highest individual scoring performance, recording 34 points for 767 SC Dominators. Kelsey Guye added 14 points.
Final Score: Dr. Darroux Falcons 78–75 767 SC Dominators
Key Moment: The Falcons’ strong first half, which gave them a 10-point halftime advantage.
GAME 2 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The DABA Playoff Finals continue on Thursday with Game 2 of both championship series:
7:00 p.m.
West Coast Ballers vs. Possie Pacers
9:00 p.m.
Dr. Darroux Falcons vs. 767 SC Dominators
West Coast Ballers and 767 SC Dominators will be seeking to level their respective series, while Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons will look to build on their opening-night victories.
Basketball fans are encouraged to come out and support their teams as the battle for championship honours continues.
The Dominica Amateur Basketball Association’s Playoff Finals tipped off with an exciting opening night as Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons recorded Game 1 victories in their respective championship series.
Possie Pacers Take Game 1 Against West Coast Ballers
Possie Pacers produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat the West Coast Ballers 88–69.
The teams were evenly matched during the opening quarter, which ended 25–25. Possie Pacers edged the second quarter 24–22 to take a narrow 49–47 advantage into halftime.
The decisive run came in the third quarter when the Pacers outscored the Ballers 28–9, turning their two-point halftime lead into a commanding 77–56 advantage.
West Coast Ballers responded by winning the fourth quarter 13–11, but the deficit proved too large to overcome as Possie Pacers completed a convincing 19-point victory.
Tyler Roudette led the Pacers with a game-high 28 points. Troy Brookes contributed 16 points, Nigel George added 14, and Hunter McBride finished with 12.
Sherron Vidal led the West Coast Ballers with 19 points, while Dean Vidal contributed 15.
Final Score: Possie Pacers 88–69 West Coast Ballers
Key Moment: Possie Pacers’ dominant 28–9 third quarter.
Dr. Darroux Falcons Survive Dominators’ Comeback
In the night’s Premier Division matchup, Dr. Darroux Falcons held off a determined second-half comeback from 767 SC Dominators to secure a thrilling 78–75 victory.
The Falcons established an early advantage, leading 22–18 after the first quarter. They extended the margin during the second period, outscoring the Dominators 19–13 to enter halftime with a 41–31 lead.
The Dominators responded strongly after the break, winning the third quarter 23–17 and reducing the Falcons’ advantage to four points at 58–54.
The pressure continued throughout the fourth quarter, with the Dominators outscoring the Falcons 21–20. However, the Falcons remained composed during the closing moments and held on to claim the three-point victory.
Edmond Williams led the Falcons with 16 points, followed by Yawani Regis with 15, Karim Daniel with 14 and Kijuan Thomas with 13.
Shamar Felicite delivered the night’s highest individual scoring performance, recording 34 points for 767 SC Dominators. Kelsey Guye added 14 points.
Final Score: Dr. Darroux Falcons 78–75 767 SC Dominators
Key Moment: The Falcons’ strong first half, which gave them a 10-point halftime advantage.
GAME 2 – THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
The DABA Playoff Finals continue on Thursday with Game 2 of both championship series:
7:00 p.m.
West Coast Ballers vs. Possie Pacers
9:00 p.m.
Dr. Darroux Falcons vs. 767 SC Dominators
West Coast Ballers and 767 SC Dominators will be seeking to level their respective series, while Possie Pacers and Dr. Darroux Falcons will look to build on their opening-night victories.
Basketball fans are encouraged to come out and support their teams as the battle for championship honours continues.
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