Slingers skins Crocodiles with 11 point win
The Singapore Slingers woke up from their new year slumber to beat the Townsville Crocodiles 114-103 in a Australia National Basketball League ladder match yesterday at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Guards Off.. Slingers No 14 Brad Davidson (left) vs Townsville No 4 Kelvin Robertson
Compared to the match on Wednesday, the determined Slingers looked more energetic and played with the purpose to prove their critics wrong.
Townsville No 4 Kelvin Robertson attacking the board with Slingers No 35 Marquin Chandler attempting to block
Leading the charge was Slingers’ No 23 Mike Helms attacking the boards and scored a total of 34 points.
Showtime! by Slingers’ No 23 Mike Helms
In the second quarter, Helms made a aggressive block shot that the crowd got could only cheer in awe.. Unfortunately, themediaslut was fast enough to take that shot.
Helms jumping tall trying to tip the ball into the basket
Townsville’s No 4 Robertson stole the ball from center court, charged downtown and wowed the Townsville’s supporters with 2 points.
Disappointed Townsville’s supporters booing a referee’s bad call towards the end of the game.
Show Time! by the Singapore Slinger Girls
It was a Harvey Norman Appreciation Night at the Slingers game and the Slinger Girls were dancing to the beat of the Harvey Norman tune most of the time.
The Slingers game provided Harvey Norman the alternative to another usual boring Dinner and Dance appreciation night.
Slinger girls adding an oriental touch to their routine
