Panthers Win Season Opener At HomeTonight America's Team faced off against the Smurf Village Smurfs. The same team who knocked us out of the playoffs without our SG Carles Pello. Tonight proved why we needed Pello in the matchup against the Smurfs. We squeaked out a 120-118 victory while playing TIE. The Panthers did not have a solid lead until the final seconds of the game. They had to hold of the dangerous three pointers to win the game.
Buckeyefan01 had this to say:
"We were all devastated after the post-season loss and we wanted to prove to ourselves that we can still play and we have a chance at winning this league. Our main focus was to start the season on the right foot, unlike last year, so we do not have to worry about games in the late season. Right now our season is looking good and we will do everything to keep it in the right direction."
The Panthers were without recently acquired Jason Funk for most of the game, but luckily Arturo Noras stepped up for the team. He was awarded player of the game for his key performance off the bench. The Panthers usually fantastic defense did not show up today, but luckily the offense was there to help power the team. Here is a link to the game ratings:
http://www.buzzerbeater.com/match/39470036/boxscore.aspxWe will see how the Panthers will play against Moorningsport Oilers on the road, Tuesday night at 8 pm. Go Panthers!