21 November 2007
KENYA : KCB Lions Beat Tigers in Play-Offs
Caxton Apollo
Nairobi
Kenya Commercial Bank Lions got off to a bright start in the 2007 men's basketball Premier League play-offs when they rocked Tigers of the United States International University 74-55 at the Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
In other Game One semi-final matches of the best-of-three series, Kenya Ports Authority fought from behind to beat Eagle Wings 47-41 while Sprite Storms crushed 62-51 to Flames of the USIU-A.
Lions, who won their first league title in 2001, started with Tobias Onyango setting the ball rolling with the opener at 2-0. Tigers fell into trouble when Paul Onyango, David Otiso and Yoni Wanambiro of Lions run riot. The trio's determination saw the bankers dismantle the students defense to break away at 19-0.
Three pointer
After going scoreless in the opening six minutes, Tigers clicked withlittle known Chris Mulumba fired Tigers' first three-pointer that was cheered by the huge crowd.
Lions used well their experienced bench to race a 22-9 first quarter lead. Tigers, who finished third to book a date with the runner-up Lions, used Aron Chan and Harrison Omondi to cancel the scores in the second quarter. The duo's hard work never scared the Lions, who escaped with a slim 14-13 second quarter advantage. Lions still had a 36-22 edge at half-time.
Tigers' Chan and Omondi shot well with their effort narrowing the scores by six points although the Lions remained up on 42-36. Tigers were not dead yet and their brave fight paid devidends as they outscored Lions 20-16 in the third quarter.
At the begining of the last quarter, the bankers were up 52-42 and despite forward Otiso being ejected, Lions carried the day.
Nairobi
Kenya Commercial Bank Lions got off to a bright start in the 2007 men's basketball Premier League play-offs when they rocked Tigers of the United States International University 74-55 at the Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
In other Game One semi-final matches of the best-of-three series, Kenya Ports Authority fought from behind to beat Eagle Wings 47-41 while Sprite Storms crushed 62-51 to Flames of the USIU-A.
Lions, who won their first league title in 2001, started with Tobias Onyango setting the ball rolling with the opener at 2-0. Tigers fell into trouble when Paul Onyango, David Otiso and Yoni Wanambiro of Lions run riot. The trio's determination saw the bankers dismantle the students defense to break away at 19-0.
Three pointer
After going scoreless in the opening six minutes, Tigers clicked withlittle known Chris Mulumba fired Tigers' first three-pointer that was cheered by the huge crowd.
Lions used well their experienced bench to race a 22-9 first quarter lead. Tigers, who finished third to book a date with the runner-up Lions, used Aron Chan and Harrison Omondi to cancel the scores in the second quarter. The duo's hard work never scared the Lions, who escaped with a slim 14-13 second quarter advantage. Lions still had a 36-22 edge at half-time.
Tigers' Chan and Omondi shot well with their effort narrowing the scores by six points although the Lions remained up on 42-36. Tigers were not dead yet and their brave fight paid devidends as they outscored Lions 20-16 in the third quarter.
At the begining of the last quarter, the bankers were up 52-42 and despite forward Otiso being ejected, Lions carried the day.
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