If there was one word to describe Hamamatsu Phoenix as a team it would have to be determination. Phoenix is very knowledgeable of their strengths and weaknesses on the court, and they know how to correct errors they have made to gain a win. Every game they play they are reminded that the championship is within reach and they play in that fashion. This team is determined to win and the entire Phoenix team works together to strategize to execute the efforts needed to win.
Parmer reports:
During Game 1, at the start of the game we could not throw the basketball in the ocean if we wanted. I don't know what it was but we could not hit any shots. It felt like the Sendai game all over again. We found ourselves down at the end of the 1st quarter by 13 points. Before the 1st half ended we cut the lead down and made it manageable for us to make a serious run to get back into the game in the 2nd half. In the 2nd half it seemed as if the ball just bounced our way every time. Thus, the reason we were able to get back into the game and give ourselves a chance to come out with the win. A charge taken at the end of the game by Masahiro Ohguchi and Jermaine Dixon's tough layup were two key plays made down the stretch that sealed the win for us.
During Game 2, this game seemed to have our name written all over it. We came out with a much needed energized effort in the 1st half pushing us to a 12 point lead after 2 quarters. Akita came out in the 3rd quarter with a different mindset. We obviously were not ready for the punch they gave us and found ourselves tied at the end of the 3rd quarter. We made a big run in the 4th quarter and never looked back. We made play after play and free throw after free throw to come out with a 12 point victory.
GO PHOENIX!!!!
Game 17: Score Hamamatsu Phoenix 75-73 Akita Happinets
Parmer Stats: 22 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 assist
Game 18: Score Hamamatsu Phoenix 79-67 Akita Happinets
Parmer Stats: 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assist
On the road to another championship...
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