S16 - SGP Tournament - Semifinals : Who are these guys? SLZH finished Shohoku Backers with 126-114.
Not even crossed anyone's nerve, even on the fact that Shohoku Backers were trailed at the whole game.
Eldegez Abilov's 16pts and 15 assists powers SLZH to shot 53% FG to crush the SGP #1 Shohoku Backers 126-114. Similar to the damage they did to Pekanbaru Jaguars, this time SLZH as well were starting the game strong, thanks to Colombian NT Leandro Peronne's aggresiveness, who caused Sertug Acay on Foul Trouble and stay away from the rest of the game.
Bela Gorboi took it over on the second quarter, hit back to back triples and SLZH keep the fire burning on the Backers, with 66-53 advantage going to the halftime. Agilisios Kostis scored 12 points to keep Backers within 6 just before 3rd quarter ends, but the SLZH just can't missed any shot at 4th quarter, showcasing the shooting battle between Gorboi and Kostis, and the most notable on the amazing pick and rolls play between Abilov and Peronne, which prompt the Backers to hung their head and surrender the game.
Gorboi led SLZH with 30pts, Perrone was human machine with 28pts and 20rebs. Romeo Laigre and Don Steri have 19pts and 18pts. Kostis did everything for Shohoku Backers, poured 35pts. Darras and Peachey scored 25 and 22 pts.
With the win, SLZH ranks improved from 17 to 12, perhaps made themselves the first team to eliminated SBBL team from the semifinals.
Meanwhile on Espalanade Arena, Roberto Paz stole the duel of Noel Lima - Eike Balkhausen show, shot 13/13 FG to bring Sessioes Doers defeat Singapore Showstoppers 128-107. The Power Inside play by SD were unstoppable by Showstoppers, especially on the frequest post up by Paz towards his defender Ong Yi Yin. And after a tight first half, the SD's speed up the game at 3rd quarter and never looked back. The SD's shot a whopping 58% from the field.
Phil Hanson led SD with 31pts (14-17 FG) and 12rebs, Roberto Paz with 28pts. Balkhausen played as facilitator, contributed 17pts 11rebs and 7asts. Hagebeek has 10pts and 13assist, frequently feed Phil Hanson on the paint area.
Kobi Magen led Singapore Showstoppers with 25pts , shot his own fine 12/15 FG, followed by Ong Yi Ying 21pts. Noel Lima were held to 4/13 shooting, scored only 10pts and 10rebs.
The Finals :
SLZH (rank 12) vs Sessioes Doers (rank 5).
Nobody were expecting to see SLZH, a division II teams to be on the Finals. But here's their last two tournament games
18 SLZH 73 - 54 4 Pekanbaru Jaguars C
17 SLZH 126 - 114 1 Shohoku Backers C
Enough said. Both defeated teams were those that are on league finals last season.
For Sessioes Doers, the team celebrate their second stint to Tournament Finals, and will have a better chance to score the Tournament Champions.
For the first time in a decade, the Tournament Finals are no more featuring Eric United, Shohoku Backers, and Whampoa Allstars. Now either SLZH and Sessioes Doers will fight for their fullest to represent Singapore for the World Elite Tournament Buzzerbeater Best.