Slingers’ weak 3rd quarter cost them game against the Tigers
Melbourne Tiger Thomas’ Hang Time
The Singapore Slingers were not expected to win their home match against Melbourne Tigers last night which they lost 96-105.
It was the Slingers’ low scoring third quarter that completely wiped out their hard work during the first half.
Slingers giving Tiger’s 33 a whiff of its strong defence
The Slingers biggest lead against Tigers about eight minutes in the first quarter was five points and they leveled the score at 43-43 when Grizzard (Slingers #1) scored two points into the fourth minute of the quarter.
Unfortunately, the Melbourne Tigers steam rolled the Slingers in both offensive and defensive after the scores were leveled.
The Slingers ended the first half with 47 points while the Tigers scored 55.
The half time break seem to have tire the Slingers rather then recharged them.
After Ben Knight scored at the third minute of the third quarters to make it Slingers 58 with Tigers at , the Slingers remained at that score for the next four minutes or so, while Tigers went ahead to score 10 points during that period of tiem.
During this scoreless period, it was noticed that Slinger’s Mike Helms took over the “ball-controller” responsibility from Shane McDonald, the home team seem to have lost their offensive power.
The Slingers ended the third quarter scoring 19 points while the Tigers scored 29 points.
The fourth quarter saw the Slingers’ getting more points with Helms returning the “ball-controller” responsibility to Shane.
Slingers fight back with a Helms’ special
The Slingers ended the final quarter scoring 30 points while the Tigers only managed to get 22.
Too bad! They did so well in the first half! Nice post :)
Didn’t the Slingers lead the scores once during the game? I vaguely remember that.
I think the team is disappointed to have lost, they seemed a little low spirited when we were mobbing them for photos and autographs after the game. But this is my second time watching them against the Tigers and I am soo amazed at their vast improvement.
If they keep going like this, they will surely lead NBL next season. Now for the next game against the New Zealand Breakers!
I see myself in the last photo, ha!
It was a close game, too bad Slingers didn’t win.
Precious: They did lead in the first quarter by 5 points. My mistake and I amde the changes accordingly..
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Yes AZ! I see you there!
*drool* over basketball game of coz..
If the scores were lower, that is a game Id love watch…usually means both teams have worked hard and did some successful defense.
Wish I could watch the Breakers game…..cos I always support the underdogs.. hehehe
GO BREAAAKERRRSS!!!! (baaa)
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