OFFICIAL GAME DAY PROGRAM - Day 4
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OFFICIAL GAME DAY PROGRAM - Day 4 www.brisbane.basketball.net.au Brisbane Basketball Incorporated & www.basketball.net.au the Brisbane Capitals creating Basketball Stars of the future! www.qbl.basketball.net.au D A I L Y W R A P GAME OF THE DAY What a day of games, with it getting down to the crunch some teams THE EYE OF THE TIGER were desperate to win their early morning games to avoid a tough Melbourne Tigers vs. Willetton Tigers cross over or quarter final later that night and the tension was high. The Hills Hornets are legitimate title contenders and are really yet to be A jumper from Panayiotou got Melbourne challenged once they get a lead, good luck catching up, so everyone going. should take note, don't give up a lead! Inside Levin from Melbourne going to work with a turn around jumper from the The Willetton Tigers deserve a shout out after a tough day at the office mid post . A charge call kept Melbourne I take my hat off to all the boys, parents and Coaching Staff as they suf- going and they persisted with inside fered their first defeat in 3 years, that’s a hugely successful program touches to get looks whilst Willetton went and Coach you’ve done a tremendous job, this I’m sure is only just the to break the man down one on one on beginning of bigger things to come for these young men. offense. Melbourne help their defense tight and kept Willetton to 1 after half The Knox Raiders have turned it up, with a walloping of the QLD State the quarter. A Selby 3 sparked the Willet- Champs in Townsville, this is Knox basketball as everyone remembers, ton into gear, Melbourne hit right back watch these boys tonight, play the Hills Hornets on Court 1 at 6pm. going inside, Panayiotou for Melbourne hit a jumper from the elbow then made a The Illawarra Hawks must be the hardest working team here, and their nice pass inside to Levin who drew con- disciplined unselfish play is testament to this team and organisation, tact to go to the foul line. A charge call gave the Willetton some mo- they will face another powerful basketball program in the Melbourne mentum as they went into the break trailing 14-4. Tigers and I cant wait to see possibly the two best big men in the A nice set play from Willetton gave Davis a nice look under the rim to Championship go head to head in Panayiotou and Scott. 7.30pm Court start quarter, Melbourne hit back with a 3 from Benson in the corner 1. that hit like a dagger through the Willetton D. The strength of Levin and Panayiotou for Melbourne kept proving to be too much for Willet- In the battle for the shield, it’s THUNDER TIME as the Logan Thunder ton. Willetton looked to attack Melbourne differently switching to a play the Keilor Thunder in a battle for bragging rights at 4.30pm on half court trap and speeding the game up. A reverse lay up by Dane Court 1. saw Melbourne extend their lead to 17, the game started to get out of hand physically when both teams started to lose track of their emo- In the other semi final for the Phil Smyth Shield the surprise package of tions at the end of the first half Melbourne up 27-10. A deep 3 in front the tournament the Canberra Gunners are peaking at the right time and of the Willetton bench from Grida got the boys going from Willetton. have got on a roll after losing their first few of the week and qill face Willetton unable to finish off a set, the Melbourne fans got vocal and it the Victorian Champs in the Altona Gators who are at their first nation- fired up the boys with a massive 3. als since the club was set up 22 years ago. Melbourne’s Mande ability to make decisions and find the open guy at Closing Ceremony is on tomorrow night at 6.15pm bring everyone and the right time never let the game get closer than 12. get down to the finals on the last day tomorrow! Melbourne Tigers 52 (Panayiotou 13, Benson & Levin 12) def. Willetton Tigers 37 (Foster 14) T H A N K Y O U www.brisbane.basketball.net.au Brisbane Basketball Incorporated & the Brisbane Capitals creating Basketball Stars of the future! SPECIALS GAME REVIEWS Illawarra Hawks vs. Townsville Heat AUSCHAMPS MERCHANDISE STAND With both teams looking to extend their unbeaten runs and move into top place in their pool, this was going to be a FRIDAY SPECIAL OFFERS!! contest all the way. Illawarra started with Matthew Scott on the bench after suffering an ankle injury, and everyone wait- ed in anticipation for Coach O’Brien to make the call to bring off it. Townsville kept to the game plan and went straight Buy 1 clothing item, get 2nd item 50%! (Doesn't inside to a young man everyone should keep their eyes out include socks). for in the future in Harrison Froling. Townsville held the ear- ly lead, with the Hawks gaining some ascendency late in the quarter. The Hawks switched to their trap and it forced Townsville guards to rely on Froling to bring the ball up, Caps $15 or $10 with any purchase causing a number of issues in being able to get their offense started. Farra wore a foul for the Hawks, and then a Tech- nical was administered, Heat with a late flurry of points to Visit us on Court 1 today! lead 33-25 at the half. Two quick baskets pushed their lead to 10, before a massive 3 from Bailey O’Brien put the fire out on the heat. Searle stepped into the game with his first touch of the half being a jumper, and then coming down the other end and taking A QUICK HITTER on the big Townsville front line for a charge call. The Illawarra run didn't stop after a Heat timeout, Kaynak found himself open the rim after the Hawks guard drew the se- cond man and made the pass to him. Hawks 48-43 Heat. Angus Glover saluted the Hawks faithful, after a step back 3 bomb to put the dagger in to start the 4th quarter, and the Hawks looked to get after the Heat speeding the game Help Brisbane BRING BACK THE BULLETS by filling in a registration up. Illawarra controlled the last 3 minutes of the game keeping it up tempo and forcing form at the front desk as you walk in please. the Heat big men guard them on the perimeter. Illawarra Hawks 60 (Kaynak 19, Glover 15) def. Townsville Heat 52 (Froling 17, Warring- ton 13) Parking is very limited and we apologise for the inconvenience, but only team cars, which means usually a bus and car per team will be allowed Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne Tigers to park in the front area of the car park. If you are unable to find a park, there is parking available at the Wesley Hospital and it will only cost you O’Leary came out loving to shoot the 3 and he made a couple to get the Cats going. The Geelong scoring coming from all outside as they were given the green light to pull the $5 when you exchange your ticket at the front door. trigger if left open from anywhere. Nick Dane was tough for the Tigers inside, making his presence felt. Benson, possibly one of the best point guards at this tournament, with an understanding of when to get certain players the ball and where as well as the ability Video areas are clearly marked on each court and even though court to remain cool under pressure for a kid of his stature, controlled the tempo of the game. seating is limited we do ask that those taking video of games sit in this Geelong went into full court man after the main break and it forced turnovers and an 8 area. second call out of the Tigers, Tigers holding a 39-28 lead. The Tigers managed to with- stand the Geelong run and looked to push the game out of reach in the last 5 minutes . The Tigers are peaking and everyone should be put on notice that the reigning National Ice and First Aid are located next to the Front Games Reception, anyone Champs are at the business end of the week, and everyone knows not to mess with a Tiger. looking to buy ice please ask your team managers who have bee given promotional material for discounted ice at BP Milton. Melbourne Tigers 55 (Panayiotou 18) def. Geelong Cats 37 (Blythe & O’Leaary 8) GAME REVIEWS GAME REVIEWS Keilor Thunder vs. West Adelaide Bearcats Hills Hornets vs. Willetton Tigers The first quarter started with Hornets out in front , converting their baskets The Bearcats took the early lead scoring on fast breaks., while the Tigers struggled to find the bottom of the net. Hornets 10, Willetton keeping Keilor out and shooting from outside. Keilor with 4 at the end of the first. some great court awareness, and knowing where their Willetton came out fired up in the second and got going straight away with a man and the ball was at all times slowed down the Bear- mid range 2 of a set to start, a Hornets steal after some good defensive pres- cats and made it difficult for them to score at the end of sure on the Tigers back court and the Hornets were looking to extend.