Belize Premier Basketball League: Dream Ballers edge Capital City Kings 94-92 in Belmopan

Published by [email protected] at June 14, 2025

Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2025. 4:40 pm CST.

Deshawn Brackett led the EZ Investments Griga Dream Ballers with 20 points; appears here on opening night against the Belize City Thunderbolts on May 16. Photo Credit: Shot By Iz

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: EZ Investments Griga Dream Ballers edged out the homestanding Capital City Kings in the Belize Premier Basketball League Friday night clash at the UB Gymnasium in Belmopan. The visitors secured a narrow 94-92 victory in a game defined by clutch performances and high-intensity play.

Leading the charge for the Dream Ballers was Deshawn Brackett, who recorded 20 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Daniel Conorque contributed 15 points, while Raheem Thurton added another 15 points, shooting 60% from the field.

Belmopan’s Nisani Mendez led all scorers with an impressive 40 points, shooting 68.2% from the field and sinking five three-pointers. Brandon Flowers followed with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while Jayden Lopez tallied 10 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.

The game saw significant swings, with the Kings battling back multiple times in the fourth quarter. However, the Dream Ballers maintained their composure, delivering key baskets in the closing minutes to hold off the late surge.

Key Statistics

Final Score: EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers 94, Belmopan Capital City Kings 92
• Venue: UB Gymnasium, Belmopan
• Top Scorers:
o EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers: Deshawn Brackett (20 pts), Daniel Conorque (15 pts), Raheem Thurton (15 pts)
o Belmopan Capital City Kings: Nisani Mendez (40 pts), Brandon Flowers (21 pts), Jayden Lopez (10 pts)
• Top Rebounders:
o EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers: Kevon Laurie (13 reb), Antonio Flowers (9 reb), Deshawn Brackett (8 reb)
o Belmopan Capital City Kings: Shane Pratt (11 reb), Brandon Flowers (13 reb), Jayden Lopez (7 reb)
• Field Goal Percentage:
o EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers: 42.9% (36/84)
o Belmopan Capital City Kings: 42.7% (35/82)
• Three-Point Shooting:
o EZ Investments Dangriga Dream Ballers: 41.7% (10/24)
o Belmopan Capital City Kings: 39.1% (9/23)

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