The Elites despite showing some brave resistance have fallen to the slackers by 9 pts in a high scoring affair. Elites didnt start well with the side down (2-8) with just 5 mins played. From then on, both sides traded baskets which saw a high scoring first half with the elites up by 4 pts at half time. It was clear that the tall timber of the slackers was causing the elites problems and stretching them for height. Kosta was working his backside off for his team as well as 1st gamer PANG who was able to assist Kosta with the offensive and defensive rebounds.

 

The 2nd half saw the slackers jump out of the blocks with the first 4 points to level the scores. from there on it became a struggle as neither side was able to break away from one another. with 6mins to go and scores level at 35 a piece. DU calls a timeout with the elites having possession at the restart. Unfortunately, it was the slackers who scored 13 of the last 17 pts of the match to run away with the match. A disappointing end to the match for the elites, who for most part of the match was able to just hang in there and keep within striking distance of the slackers.

 

Unfrotunately skill errors such as the passing under pressure was nothing short of ordinary and turnovers hurt the elites badly as they were pinged for several offences such as travelling and backcourt violation. It was simply a case of the slackers wanting it more by showing desperation when the ball was in dispute on several occasions. Clearly the slackers performance is what you normally see in finals basketball. On the other hand, the elites can take alot of heart away from the way they played and that they didnt allow the game to turn into a blow out. With the finals just 5 weeks away and with 3 games remaining, the elites would probably have to win all their remaining games to guarantee them a spot in the finals. It was obvious tonight that they missed the fire power of TRAN and Clifford who could have made a difference in the final outcome of this match. Next week the elites take on bottom place crash and burn while the slackers take on the mcaschfreys.

 

FINAL SCORE: Team Elites 39 def by The Slackers 48