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Mark Gjonlekaj's triple-double boosts Roslyn in playoff opener

Roslyn's Mark Gjonlekaj, right, looks to drive past

Photo credit: James Escher | Roslyn's Mark Gjonlekaj, right, looks to drive past Bethpage's Carl O'Brien in the first quarter. (Feb. 15, 2013)

Twenty seconds into Friday's game, a malfunctioning shot clock caused a 15-minute stoppage in play. It was simply a delay of the inevitable for Mark Gjonlekaj.

Lately, inevitable means a triple-double for the 6-6 Roslyn center.

Gjonlekaj had 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocked shots -- his second consecutive triple-double -- to lead Roslyn to a 52-39 win over host Bethpage in the first...

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