Lions Snatch Victory in 15-Lead Change Thriller

Central Districts edged past the Mavericks 95-93 on Sunday night at STARplex in a nail-biter that featured 15 lead changes. The Lions overcame being behind for most of the contest, trailing for over 34 minutes compared to just 1:21 in the lead. Kevin Baker (18 points, 9 rebounds) was everywhere for Central Districts, while Jack Stanwix controlled the offense with 9 assists. The Lions dominated the glass with a 44-38 rebounding edge and shot an efficient 49.3 percent from the field. Ayual Garang and Efemena Abogidi added 17 points each, with Garang knocking down three triples. The Mavericks were led by Broderick Robinson's game-high 30 points and 10 assists, securing a double-double while shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and snagging 4 steals. BJ Symons added his own double-double with 15 points and 11 boards while shooting a perfect 7-of-7 from the field. Despite forcing 17 turnovers and leading for over 34 minutes, the Mavericks couldn't hold on down the stretch. **CENTRAL DISTRICTS 95 (Kevin Baker 18, Ayual Garang 17, Efemena Abogidi 17).** **MAVERICKS 93 (Broderick Robinson 30, BJ Symons 15, Dominic Jackson 12).** #NBL1Central #GameDay