Coach Keane\u2019s men were defeated 86-75 in NBL Division One Men v Solent and 85-69 in the National Trophy v Essex Leopards as their four game win streak came to an abrupt end.<\/p>\n
Captain Danny Carter is struggling with a back injury but still tried his hardest to secure a semi-final spot in the Trophy which now will be down to the last pool game in early January when Hemel Storm play Leopards. Depending on the result of that game, the pool is likely to be decided on points difference so it\u2019s out of Rockets hands now.<\/p>\n
Rockets take on Barking Abbey Crusaders in NBL Division One Men on Sunday 2nd December, 5pm tip-off as they look to bounce back and maintain a push for a top four finish in this most competitive of leagues where it appears any team can take each other\u2019s scalp on any weekend, \u00a0other than maybe Solent \u00a0who look down on all the other teams form their lofty perch in top spot and a 9-0 record.<\/p>\n
The Reading team currently lie in seventh place with four wins and three losses whilst Barking sit in tenth position with a record of 2-5<\/p>\n
This is the first meeting between the two teams this season with Barking back in NBL Division One Men after a year\u2019s absence<\/p>\n
The last meeting between the two teams was in the National Cup two seasons ago when the then NBL Division Two outfit Kent Crusaders caused a cup upset defeating the Rockets 92-83 in the quarter-finals<\/p>\n
Assistant Coach Josh Thorne:<\/p>\n
“Next weekend is a very important weekend for us. After two losses this weekend we have to have a strong week and continue to grow together and build on our development areas. Our focus remains on ourselves but we will be aware of the threat a young, vibrant Barking team will pose.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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