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Leeds & Reading To Meet in Final – EBL Final Fours Day 1 Recap

By on April 16, 2011

Leeds Carnegie and Reading Rockets will meet in the EBL Division 1 National Championship final tomorrow after both winning their respective semi-finals today in the National Final Fours at the Amaechi Centre, Manchester.

In the first matchup of the day, Bristol Academy Flyers took on Leeds Carnegie in a closely fought contest that went down to the wire, with Leeds Carnegie coming out on top after one period of overtime, 85-81. Zoltan Supola led Leeds with a 24 point-10 rebound double double, including the game tying basket with 19 seconds left to send the game to overtime. Tyrone Treasure had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort for Bristol. Full stats and play by play.

Next up BA London Leopards were dispatched by the Reading Rockets after a second half collapse, losing 80-69. Reading Rockets were led by Robert Parker’s 22 points on 9/14 shooting, whilst Niko Scott added 18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists. Ousman Krubally had 21 points and 15 rebounds for Leopards but struggled from the floor, going 4/14 from the field. Full stats and play by play.

Notes

  • BA London Leopard Ousman Krubally is one of the hardest workers I have seen this season. Grinded from start to finish. Crazy athletic as well.
  • Leeds Carnegie’s Henry Wilkins hit a three quarter court shot at the end of the half against Bristol. Unfortunately it didn’t count.
  • Highlight of the day apart from the close finish between Bristol and Leeds was an Enrique Garcia two handed dunk in the same game. He has got some bunnies.
  • Crowds were a little smaller than I expected but made up for it with pretty decent atmosphere. Hopefully tomorrow will be busier.
  • Post to be updated. Need sleep.

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