T-Ramp Smacks Slingers
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Tall Black centre Tony Rampton was one of six West Sydney Razorbacks to score in double figures as they thumped the Singapore Slingers 126-95 in the Australian Hummer NBL Championship.
The Pigs jumped on their rivals early, running up a 34-point halftime lead, before a strong fourth-quarter finish (42-16).
Rampton had 13 points (5/8 FG, 3/6 FT), eight rebounds, a block and a steal in his 26 minutes as a starter.
For Singapore, Harbour guard Hayden Allen enjoyed his best outing of the season with 11 points (4/8 FG, 2/4 FT, 1/2 FT), three assists and a steal in 16 minutes off the bench.
Both teams currently sit outside the top eight playoff contenders – West Sydney with a 7-7 record, while Singapore is 2-14 at the foot of the table.
Tall Black captain Pero Cameron was back on the bench for Gold Coast Blaze, but provided a spark in their 117-109 win over Adelaide 36ers.
With centre Ben Melmeth reclaiming the starting berth he lost through injury last month, Cameron logged 23 minutes as a reserve, contributing 11 points (3/7 FG, 3/4 3pt, 2/2 FT) and three rebounds.
Gold Coast are now in the midst of the playoff race with an 8-7 record.
