The much anticipated Paba finals 2017 can be dubbed the ALL FIVE CAYS FINALS! The five cays knights and five cays flyers best of five series lived up to its hype and expectations for the fans as the two Five Cays teams face off in a force and competitive battle in Saturday night.
The Flyers came off of grueling week of games after playing 3 games in one week to defeat the Predators only to face the rested Knights in game 1 on Saturday night.
The tired and exhausted Flyers found themselves in deficit trailing the knights by 26 points at the end of the half. The Flyers eventually found a new wave of energy mid way during the third after realizing that the score was 65-44 which forced Coach Keith Cox to call a very crucial timeout. Flyers Captain Anthony cash and Saundro Germain led a major comeback by unleashing a barrage of points both inside and from beyond the arc to cut into the knights lead.
The Knights were stunned and never managed to regain their composure but still put up a fight.
The fourth quarter was very dramatic and suspenseful for the fans who were kept at the edge of their seats or standing for the entire quarter. The Flyers came within 3 points on many occasions but the resilience of Melvin Elsie prevented the flyers from taking the lead. Eventually with 14 seconds left on the game clock Saundro Germain hit a big 3 pointer to give the Flyers the lead. Melvin Elsie of the Knights scored a crucial shot to with 7 seconds left on the clock to send the game into overtime.
Flyers took command of the overtime period and eventually won the game 120-113.
Andujar Gardiner led the way for the knights with 36 points, 2 steals. 18 of his points came from beyond the arc. Melvin Elsie added 24 points to the Knights total.
Saundro Germain scored a season high 40 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals while Anthony Cash added 37 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists to the Flyers winning cause. Scoring also came from Jakee Been who chipped in with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 3 steals.
