Saturday, May 17, 2008

BLAX BALLERS EDGE OUT TOTAL PACKAGE FOR FIRST SEED IN SPRING LEAGUE FINALE

It was basically midnight madness last night at the Spring League finale. Two teams, Total Package, who coming into last night's game was 4-0 and Blax Ballers, at 3-1, were battling for first seed in next week's playoffs.

It looked to be Total Package's game throughout the first half and third quarter. Blax Ballers made their run late in the third and pretty much stayed afloat throughout the fourth. They did take the lead at the six minute mark in the fourth quarter but that's when it turned into a basket for basket contest. Numerous lead changes and three consecutive three-point plays for Blax Ballers had their momentum rolling.

No team wanted to give the other a chance to walk away with the victory. As time got under a minute left, Blax Ballers were up by three, 106-103, and Stephon Malliet of Total Package would hit a three pointer from the top of the key to tie the game up at 106.

Blax Ballers would later come down and hit two free-throws to go up 108-106. Total Package had their opportunity to tie it up at that point but couldn't capitalize and had to commit a foul with eleven seconds left.

Blax Ballers would miss both free throws, leaving the game wide open. Numerous of three point attempts and even layups were unsuccessful for Total Package, but the ball went out of bounds on Blax Ballers with one second left on the clock.

Perry Wilks would take the last shot for Total Package but would miss the three point attempt.

At 12:15am, we finally got our winner, and it was the Blax Ballers edging out Total Package in an instant Spring League classic, 108-106.

This now sets up the (2) Total Package vs (3) R2K playoff matchup next Saturday afternoon at 3pm. (1) Blax Ballers will take on the (4) Money Inc. Saturday afternoon at 5pm.

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