Calgary Clinches CEBL Playoff Spot, Defeating Montreal 90-80
The Calgary team of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) has secured their spot in the playoffs after a thrilling victory over Montreal with a final score of 90-80.
The game, which took place on Saturday at the Scotiabank Centre in Calgary, was a crucial one for both teams as they battled for a spot in the playoffs. Calgary, currently sitting in second place in the CEBL standings, needed a win to secure their spot while Montreal, in fourth place, was fighting to stay in the playoff race.
The game started off with a strong performance from Montreal, who took an early lead in the first quarter. However, Calgary quickly caught up and the two teams were neck and neck for the majority of the game.
In the fourth quarter, Calgary’s defense stepped up, holding Montreal to only 14 points while their offense continued to dominate. This ultimately led to Calgary’s victory and secured their spot in the playoffs.
Calgary’s head coach, Jermaine Small, praised his team’s performance, stating, “We knew this was a must-win game and the players really stepped up. They showed great determination and resilience, especially in the fourth quarter.”
The team’s star player, Xavier Moon, also had a standout performance, scoring 25 points and making 7 assists. Moon, who is currently leading the CEBL in scoring, has been a key player for Calgary throughout the season.
With this win, Calgary has now won four consecutive games and has a record of 9-4. They will face the Hamilton Honey Badgers in their final regular season game on July 29th before heading into the playoffs.
The CEBL playoffs will begin on August 5th, with the top four teams competing for the championship title. Calgary will be looking to continue their winning streak and make a strong push for the title.
Fans of the Calgary team are excited to see their team in the playoffs and are hopeful for a successful run. With their strong performance and determination, Calgary has proven themselves to be a top contender in the CEBL.
In the words of coach Small, “We’re not done yet. We have our sights set on the championship and we’re going to give it our all.”
