Cheshire Phoenix used a powerful fourth quarter to beat London Lions 82-68 and win the BBL Trophy in Glasgow on Sunday.
A closely-fought encounter was cracked open within the closing quarter as Cheshire began it with an 13-0 run to show a 61-55 lead and right into a 71-55 cushion.
Not like the WBBL Lions earlier than them, final season’s BBL Trophy winners seemed misplaced. Lacking Will Neighbour, Isaiah Reece to damage together with the departed Julian Washburn didn’t assist, however for a crew that had been nonetheless in it after the third, they seemingly switched off.
For the Phoenix although, a throughly deserving first piece of silverware since 2018. Larry Austin led the way in which with 23 factors and 10 rebounds for a double-double with Namon Wright pouring in 18 factors as 4 gamers hit double figures in scoring.
Dirk Williams led all scorers as he battled by way of all 40 minutes for twenty-four factors.
In a recreation of runs to start out, Cheshire seemed to have the higher hand as they took a double-digit cushion early within the second, however Lions fought again primarily by way of the veteran management of Justin Robinson and the younger Barking Abbey product, Bradley Kaboza.
A triple from Williams introduced it again to inside three with 4:11 remaining within the half however Phoenix managed to maintain their noses in-front, main 40-35 on the break.
Lions threatened within the third and regardless of Phoenix sustaining the lead by way of the quarter, London wouldn’t be shaken off. Nevertheless, a well timed three-pointer from Kyle Carey gave Cheshire a 58-51 benefit with 2:26 remaining.
Phoenix would start attacking London’s wounded line-up to reside on the foul line for the reminder the third earlier than a game-changing run to start out the ultimate interval settled issues.
Picture: Mansoor Ahmed
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