DIAMOND CUTTERS 43, Casual Js 32

Five Man Cutters Call Wog-Boys' Bluff

Devastating news rocked the Cutters community mid-week as it was learned that All-Star swingman Jason Wong required a knee reconstruction after last week's clash with Nolan Vehola, seeing him on the Cutters injured list indefinitely. Doctors reports indicated a torn ACL was the primary cause for concern. To make matters worse Yochem had a mild sprained ankle from a weekend practice session, and was visibly limping.

With big man Scotty Debruyn still on leave in Europe, the Cutters only had five players come game time to face league newcomers the Casual Js, and things didn't look good.

They needn't have worried though. Despite the imposing first impressions of the tall, round, mediterranean Casual J's, it turned out the only ones actually taking casual Js on the night were Ben and Johan. The Casual Js could possibly consider other team names such as the "Foul Mouths", the "Short Shorts" or the "No Respects".

Despite some downright impossible one-in-a-million blind hurls at the basket finding their target by some Casual Js, it became clear that they would have their work cut out trying to stop a hot shooting Ben. They also made the mistake of trash-talking the Benster, who took this as an invitation to burn the Js to the tune of 23 points, taking the MVP.

Also scorching hot was Yochem for 8, including a big three. If the last two games are any indication, a fully fit Yoch could lead this team to another crown this season. Tim was hu-uge on the boards for his 7, Kep had 4 and Dave 1.

Play of the game came from Benny as he stutter-stepped his Casual Js opponent to the basket on a fast break, laying it in with ease, and commenting to his shaken student "that was a nice little dance you did".

J-Wo, the Cutters are behind you buddy!