Baker has 18 points, 17 rebounds to lead Edmonton Stingers over Cangrejeros in BCLA action

Jordan Baker had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Edmonton Stingers to a 93-87 victory over Cangrejeros on Monday, to tip off the third window of the Basketball Champions League Americas.

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1:15 A closer look at the Edmonton Stingers’ Jordan Baker

Jahmal Jones added 17 points, while Cuyler Mosley finished with 15, Malcom Duvivier had 11, and Jean-Victor Mukama chipped in with 10.

Davon Jefferson scored 29 points to top Puerto Rico’s Congrejeros (3-2).

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The Edmonton Stingers, who are representing the Canadian Elite Basketball League in the BCLA as last season’s champion, improved to 2-3 through the three windows.

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They face Real Esteli (2-2) of Nicaragua, the runner-up of last year’s tournament, on Wednesday at WinSport Arena.

Congrejeros and Real Esteli play on Tuesday.

The top two teams from the group play in the Final 8 next month.

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• Canadian Elite Basketball League doing big things
• Edmonton Stingers prepare for CEBL championship weekend
• Edmonton Stingers create a buzz during first season in CEBL
• A closer look at the Edmonton Stingers’ Jordan Baker
• Edmonton Stingers ready to make noise in the Canadian Elite Basketball League

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