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PLAYER OF THE GRAND FINAL – LUKE GRAY

March 16th, 2009.

Phoenix downed Timberwolves 76-64 to claim their first ever FNQ Super League Championship yesterday at the Bendigo Bank Basketball Centre.

Match Photos - Gorgong

While Phoenix struggled at the start of the game, it was Timberwolves who jumped out of the blocks and looked to find their rhythm early on, establishing a 13-12 lead at the first quarter break.

The second quarter saw both teams a little more settled at the offensive end with Timberwolves captain James Comino and Phoenix guard Curt Ahwang establishing themselves with some tough baskets.  Phoenix went into halftime with a 38-34 lead.

Both teams continued to trade baskets in the third quarter.  Behind some hot perimeter shooting from Phoenix Guards Mark Moseling & Jacob Pilot, Phoenix stretched their lead to seven, starting the fourth quarter up 57-50.

In the fourth quarter Phoenix Captain Luke Gray took control of the game with a number of 3-point plays extending the Phoenix lead out to 10 with just under two minutes left on the clock.  Gray was outstanding finishing with a game-high 17-points to claim the Player of the Grand Final Award. 

Veteran Phoenix guard Gausa Arnold also stepped up when needed, converting 11 of 12 free throws while contributing 13 points.  James Comino paced the Timberwolves with 17, while Dean Brebner added 13.

FINALS RESULTS FROM GAMES PLAYED ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15.

•         3RD PLACE PLAYOFF:            
  Mulgrave Magic 129 (Nathan Selsby 50, Jeff Cotter 20) def ATHERTON HARRIERS 128 (Deba George 62, Randy Ware 23) IN OVERTIME

•         GRAND FINAL:                       
  PHOENIX 76 (Luke Gray 17, Curt Ahwang 14) def TIMBERWOLVES 64 (James Comino 17, Dean Brebner 13)

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