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Mumbai Challengers continue win streak
After a tumultuous league stage, the top four teams in the competition were left to battle for the title at the ongoing United Basketball Alliance (UBA) Pro Basketball League Season 2 in Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. In the northern division, table toppers Delhi Capitals and winners of the playoff match, Mumbai Challengers, squared off in the first semifinal of a best-of-three series.
After a tumultuous league stage, the top four teams in the competition were left to battle for the title at the ongoing United Basketball Alliance (UBA) Pro Basketball League Season 2 in Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. In the northern division, table toppers Delhi Capitals and winners of the playoff match, Mumbai Challengers, squared off in the first semifinal of a best-of-three series.
Both teams began the game running their offense through the big men. Delhi Capitals centre Ramesh achieved good paint position down low to score. Mumbai forward Nikhil Dahiya’s mid-range game was strong, scoring the first 4 of his team’s points. In the second quarter, Mumbai’s Jagdeep and Ranbir took over the game scoring at will against the Delhi defense. Jagdeep used his size and skill, while Ranbir used his athleticism to penetrate and finish in the paint.
Down by 11 points entering the second half, Delhi began to cut down Mumbai’s lead with their forwards contributing buckets. Ramesh (11 points) continued to find success in the post, while frontcourt mate Smithin Setu was able to create space to knock down his mid-range jumpers. Guard Vinay Kaushik added to his team’s scoring with another long-range shot in the third period.
With Mumbai’s lead still in single digits at the end of the third quarter, Delhi had its sights set on a comeback. Vinay Kaushik led his team’s attack penetrating with force and continuing to hit from 3-point range. Delhi guard Ajay Singh came off the bench to ignite his team with a quick 7 points, including some acrobatic layups.
But, Mumbai had too many offensive weapons for Delhi to contain. Jagdeep Bains was a force to reckon with in the paint today muscling his way to the bucket. Nikhil Dahiya (14 points) stepped up in the final minutes, knocking down clutch turnaround jumpers to score 8 fourth quarter points.
Mumbai ended up clinching the first game of the series with a 75-69 victory. Jagdeep Bains received the player of the match honours, with a cash prize of Rs 25,000.
