The Body & Mind Kent Crusaders take on the Plymouth Marjon Cannons at home this coming weekend. The sides have met twice this tear, with the visitors the victims of an amazing Crusaders comeback back in October’s Patrons Cup, as a Steve Findley three pointer secured a last second win.

The Cannons got their revenge in January, as a shorthanded Crusaders team went to Plymouth to lose 76-54 on the back off a 27% shooting game.

“We’re looking much better now than we did in the beginning of January after we had just lost Robbie Parker. The players have found out that they are very good players in themselves, and what kind of effort it takes to be a good team in this league,” says Crusaders head coach Mads Olesen of the game.

Crusaders’ Sam Betts added “It’s a pivotal game when you look at the table. Cannons have one more win than us, and we’ll be looking to overtake them. It’s a key game if we want to be serious about reaching the playoffs”.

Crusaders Captain Pete Ayling also thinks the Crusaders have a good chance of winning: “The team has turned the corner. We’re playing with real passion and belief. We’re determined to put on a show for our loyal home crowd”.

The game will feature the Crusaders lights and smoke introductions show, and the Mavericks cheerleaders.

Robbie Parker is still out with an injury, and young big man Dan Garrad is just returning from injury.

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