The final began greatly with PA+ Mamalek preparing the "Best of the best burgers" to which even Burger Kings' Veggie Burgers have to step aside. With the greatest and most delicious food ready at courtside, the atmosphere in the court was of a similar taste. Though the 3rd place match was a normal run-out, the finals probably was one of the most entertaining matches in history. Here are the match results:
3rd Place : Snipers (45) 58 : 38 (21) Fast & Furious
Snipers: Wolfgang 22 pts., Robin 21 pts.
Fast&Furious: Joke 14 pts., Tomi 7 pts.
Snipers never won in regular season and if it matters, a victory in the last match will finish them in 3rd position for the season. Robin and Wolfgang started strong with Snipers pulling to a 14-2 lead in the early 5 minutes. Fast & Furious, dejected by their overtime loss to Walking Tall in the semi-finals, were out-of-shape and out-of-focus as Snipers ran to a big 24 point half time lead. Though Fast & Furious finally hit their rhythm in the second half, it was just too late to overcome the deficit.
Snipers: Wolfgang 22 pts., Robin 21 pts.
Fast&Furious: Joke 14 pts., Tomi 7 pts.
Snipers never won in regular season and if it matters, a victory in the last match will finish them in 3rd position for the season. Robin and Wolfgang started strong with Snipers pulling to a 14-2 lead in the early 5 minutes. Fast & Furious, dejected by their overtime loss to Walking Tall in the semi-finals, were out-of-shape and out-of-focus as Snipers ran to a big 24 point half time lead. Though Fast & Furious finally hit their rhythm in the second half, it was just too late to overcome the deficit.
Finals : Walking Tall (18) 46 : 47 (26) Veterans
Walking Tall: Karun 18 pts., Dennis 13 pts.
Veterans: Eddie 12 pts., Vikram 11 pts.
After a gruelling semi-final match, Walking Tall finally got a chance to avenge their double-loss to the Veterans in regular season. Things weren't going that way as Veterans ran a great defense and counter-attacking play as Veterans took a 14-2 lead midway through the first half. Vikram thought things were probably over as he went to sleep at courtside. With no real center in defense, Walking Tall started to use their height advantage to bombard the Veteran defense. Walking Tall started to fine their scoring rhythm and finished the half at 26-18.
Second half was another story, as Veterans who rotated their line-up between 7 players, Walking Tall continued their first half rhythm. The lead gradually declined as with 3 minutes remaining, Walking Tall were only 3 points behind at 43-40. Veterans finally sent Jai, last season's best player, to run the point. His introduction might seem a bit too late as Walking Tall had the momentum on their side. With Veterans hitting a late jumper by Vikram, Dennis hit 3 free throws to lessen the lead to 45-43 with 2 minutes remaining. With Eddie of Walking Tall converting the one of the two free throws with a minute remaining, Karun hit an extraordinay shot to pull the game within 1, Veterans 46-45 Walking Tall.
A basket missed by Veterans on the next possession was crucial as Dennis of Walking Tall was fouled as he drive through the lane with 5 seconds remaining. Under pressure, Dennis was able to hit the 2nd of his two free throws to draw the game even. The last possession was a big question as Jai drived through the lane and was fouled by Sumitr. Amidst protest, the referees stood their opinion as Jai converted the final free throw that crowned Veterans as the champions!!!!!
Veterans: Eddie 12 pts., Vikram 11 pts.
After a gruelling semi-final match, Walking Tall finally got a chance to avenge their double-loss to the Veterans in regular season. Things weren't going that way as Veterans ran a great defense and counter-attacking play as Veterans took a 14-2 lead midway through the first half. Vikram thought things were probably over as he went to sleep at courtside. With no real center in defense, Walking Tall started to use their height advantage to bombard the Veteran defense. Walking Tall started to fine their scoring rhythm and finished the half at 26-18.
Second half was another story, as Veterans who rotated their line-up between 7 players, Walking Tall continued their first half rhythm. The lead gradually declined as with 3 minutes remaining, Walking Tall were only 3 points behind at 43-40. Veterans finally sent Jai, last season's best player, to run the point. His introduction might seem a bit too late as Walking Tall had the momentum on their side. With Veterans hitting a late jumper by Vikram, Dennis hit 3 free throws to lessen the lead to 45-43 with 2 minutes remaining. With Eddie of Walking Tall converting the one of the two free throws with a minute remaining, Karun hit an extraordinay shot to pull the game within 1, Veterans 46-45 Walking Tall.
A basket missed by Veterans on the next possession was crucial as Dennis of Walking Tall was fouled as he drive through the lane with 5 seconds remaining. Under pressure, Dennis was able to hit the 2nd of his two free throws to draw the game even. The last possession was a big question as Jai drived through the lane and was fouled by Sumitr. Amidst protest, the referees stood their opinion as Jai converted the final free throw that crowned Veterans as the champions!!!!!
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