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Luke Gray (27 points) defends Deba George (31 points)

March 8th, 2009.

For the second successive season Phoenix will play Timberwolves in the FNQ Super League Grand Final after both teams cruised to semi-final wins on Sunday, March 8.

Match Photos - Gorgong

Behind a 31-point haul from guard Jacob Pilot, Phoenix dominated the Atherton Harriers, 106-68.  In a superb team effort Phoenix controlled the game from the outset and the result of the first Semi-Final never looked in doubt. 

Pilot was well supported by Phoenix big-men, Luke Gray (27 points) and Rowan Gray (18 points).  Deba George paced Atherton once again with 31-points and was outstanding in a losing effort.

In the second Semi-Final Timberwolves jumped out to an early lead against the Mulgrave Magic, behind James Comino’s explosive 15-point first quarter.  The Magic looked to make runs during the third quarter but had no match for the Timberwolves offensive output, eventually going down 98-52.  Comino Finished with a game-high 21-points and was well supported by Cairns Taipans player Dean Brebner who finished with 20-points.  Point Guard Jeff Cotter led the Mulgrave roster with 16.

The Grand Final will be played at 4pm next Sunday (March 15) at the Bendigo Bank Basketball Centre.

SEMI FINALS RESULTS FROM GAMES PLAYED ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8.

·        PHOENIX 106 (Jacob Pilot 31, Luke Gray 27) def ATHERTON HARRIERS 68 (Deba George 31, Randy Ware 12)

·        TIMBERWOLVES 98 (James Comino 21, Dean Brebner 20) def MULGRAVE MAGIC 52 (Jeff Cotter 16, Nathan Selsby 7)

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