Drifters Dominate Centurions 119-96 on Sterling's Playmaking Masterclass
Patel and Solberg Lead Offensive Barrage, Sterling Orchestrates
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DALLAS – The Dallas Drifters asserted their dominance on home court, powering past the Rome Centurions with a resounding 119-96 victory that showcased their offensive firepower and disciplined ball movement. A relentless second-quarter surge, sparked by sharp shooting and exceptional playmaking, proved too much for the Centurions to overcome, solidifying the Drifters’ position in the World Pro League standings.
The game started as a back-and-forth affair, trading blows in the opening minutes. However, the Drifters began to find their rhythm midway through the first quarter. Sanjay Patel ignited the offense with a series of crucial buckets, finishing the night with a team-high 22 points. He was complemented beautifully by Marcus Solberg, who poured in 21 points of his own, creating a potent one-two punch.
The true maestro of the evening, however, was Drifters guard Chloe Sterling. While notching 11 points, her impact was felt most profoundly in her distribution, dishing out a game-high 8 assists. Sterling’s court vision consistently found open teammates, fueling the Drifters’ formidable 29-assist performance.
“Chloe just has a way of making everyone around her better,” said Drifters Head Coach Maria Rossi. “Her ability to read the game and make the right pass at the right time is invaluable. Tonight, she was the engine.”
The Centurions, led by Maya Dubois’ 15 points and Willow Stone’s impressive 12 points and 10 assists, fought hard, particularly from beyond the arc where they connected on 18 three-pointers. However, their 0-for-7 shooting from the free-throw line proved a costly inefficiency.
“We showed flashes of what we can do, but Dallas was just too consistent tonight,” commented Centurions captain Anton Pavlov. “We need to learn from this and be more aggressive on both ends of the floor.”
The Drifters’ balanced attack and superior efficiency ultimately proved to be the difference, as they secured a commanding win.
Key Notes:
- Dallas Drifters shot 48.9% from the field.
- Rome Centurions went 0-for-7 from the free-throw line.
- Chloe Sterling dished out 8 assists for the Drifters.
- Willow Stone recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists for the Centurions.
- Dallas out-rebounded Rome 56-50.