With 28 seconds left in the game, the score was tied 61-61.
Marks threads a pass to Thomas for the quick lay up, 63-61 with 19 seconds to play. The Oreos with a chance to win on a buzzerbeater shot, or force OT. However the end result turned to be 65-61 as the Oreos would miss their opportunity.
The Philadelphia Oreos had the advantages. More effort, Home Court, the better team, mismatches at 4 of the 5 positions on the court. However, it was Team of the Scroll that came away with the win. This was due to ShadowSlam's diligent research on Coach Victor's tendencies, and his GDP. This game was a defensive masterpiece! As both team's struggled to score throughout the game due to the wonderful defense.
Team of the Scroll shot 37.6% as a team from the floor. They were out-rebounded by 13, gave up 23 offensive rebounds, turned the ball over 15 times, and committed more fouls than their opponents. However, their GDP allowed them to blanket the offense of the Philadelphia Oreos, holding them to a team FG of 26.8%. The Oreos, were tied for 1st within the division. Not exactly a push-over team. This was a grueling match, and anyone who did not watch it missed out on one of the finest games that league IV.63 has ever seen!