So you guys thought I wouldn't make the summary this week? no way! lol
Semifinals in Big 8 were tougher and closer than expected. Cleveland @ Flyers was the best of Tuesday, hands down. A double OT thriller with so many ups and downs. An outside team vs. an inside team. If Stefinini had missed the last second jumper, Flyers would be heading to the beach and watching the games on TV. Flyers dominated the 2nd OT and are now in the conference finals, 126-119.
Hawks and Tachenko was another close game. Tachenko proved everyone that they can contend next year if they make the right moves. Hawks fans were nervous when they were down by 8 at the end of 1st half but 2nd half was completely another story, 103-92.
Illusion had the easiest win of the night against Investors, thanks to solid contributions by Ruperez, Statovici and Barr, 108-81. Especially Ruperez can be the X factor for this team. Fans who were expecting an epic battle between Barr and Carmona left unsatisfied.
Chow vs. Beavers or in another word, Bangerz vs. Gavno was a great game until Bangerz faded away on 4th. Stamina was the key, 116-100.
Pistons didn't surprise anyone and didn't show up, so Tuesday's only relegation game was between Dutchmen and Steppers. Dutchmen were the favorites but no one was expecting such an easy win, 103-78. Steppers' defensive struggles, Mina's offensive struggles (35% from the field) and a terrific 41-7-5 game from Dutchmen SG Donnie Hutson opened the way for Dutchmen.
Player of the day was, Mario Mannu of the Flyers with 40 pts, 15 rbds, 4 asts and most importantly a great defensive presence.