Rockingham Flames men’s team returns for revenge after shock loss to Kalamunda Eastern Suns

Rockingham Flames men’s team arrived at Ray Owen Sports Centre on Saturday night with a point to prove and did exactly that in their latest win against the Kalamunda Eastern Suns. The Suns had previously shocked fans after beating the reigning champions Rockingham Flames 107-100. Rockingham opened the first quarter to lead early by 11 points and were still on top by four at the end of the opening period. The Flames continued to lead in the second quarter adding another 29 points to 20 and by the half-time break led 57-44. Rockingham refused to give in adding 41 points to their already leading score with Devondrick Walker showing just why he’s the reigning MVP of the league and grand final MVP. The Flames went on to win by 40 and improve to an 11-3 record as a result to remain solid inside the top four of the NBL1 West ladder. It is now consecutive losses for the Eastern Suns who fall to 7-6. It was a fantastic display from Devondrick Walker who finished the night with 41 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals on 14/21 shooting from the floor and a remarkable 11/15 from three-point range. Justin Beard added 20 points, seven assists and four rebounds for Rockingham and Jeremy Combs 19 points, six boards, three assists and two blocks. Joe Cook-Green again top-scored for Kalamunda with 22 points with Albert Almanza adding 16 points and three rebounds and Reece Maxwell 14 points and four boards.