Chili's Overheats, OU Chills into Finals
Reading, MA – Last night, Origins Unknown outlasted a hard-nosed Chili’s team in the semifinals of the YMCA 4 on 4 Men’s League, 67-59. The win propels the reigning champs into the finals for the fourth consecutive session… (Or is it five?)
The game was a back and forth affair, as both teams had hot hands during different points throughout. But, at the contest’s most critical juncture, and the score tied up with only minutes remaining, the tide turned on two questionable technical foul calls. Cap’n Mike went 4 for 4 on the resulting foul shots, and OU never relinquished the lead.
The first half was highlighted by some excellent post play by the Chili’s big man. Matched up against an equally-imposing Chris “Big” Johnson, the big guy went to the hole strong, and also showed his versatility by knocking down several mid-range and long-range jump shots. OU countered with fast breaks, and some hot shooting of their own. Cap’n Mike shot OU to the early lead, by knocking down several three pointers over the first 20 minutes. James “Stretch” Hogan IV also did his thang by slashing to the hole and either making shots or getting to the line.
Recently released by Chili’s in the Sunday night Austin Prep league, Dr. Greg Robinson got plenty of pay back in this game. He had a silky up and under move, some nice jumpers, and played solid defense throughout. The half ended with OU holding a four-point lead.
OU got off to a slow start in the second half, as Chili’s continued to stroke it from the outside, while the OU offense stagnated. Chili’s raced out to a 41-36 lead with roughly 10 minutes left in the half. But, as soon as Chili’s built the lead, they lost it. A steal and fast break led to a Stretch Hogan lay-in. And then a Cap’n Mike three tied the game at 41-41, as Chili’s called a time out to stop the bleeding.
From there, the game got a tad out of hand. The refereeing had been acceptable up until this point in the game, but a couple of blatant missed calls had both teams crying ‘foul’. Unfortunately for Chili’s, they were given a little less rope by the refs, and were blown for two quick technical fouls. In that span, they also lost one of their better defenders, as he fouled out with about four minutes remaining. OU made most of their free throws down the stretch, and held on for the win – and the trip to the finals.
There, OU will face their old nemesis the Crusty Muskets, led by Brother's Johnson.
The game was a back and forth affair, as both teams had hot hands during different points throughout. But, at the contest’s most critical juncture, and the score tied up with only minutes remaining, the tide turned on two questionable technical foul calls. Cap’n Mike went 4 for 4 on the resulting foul shots, and OU never relinquished the lead.
The first half was highlighted by some excellent post play by the Chili’s big man. Matched up against an equally-imposing Chris “Big” Johnson, the big guy went to the hole strong, and also showed his versatility by knocking down several mid-range and long-range jump shots. OU countered with fast breaks, and some hot shooting of their own. Cap’n Mike shot OU to the early lead, by knocking down several three pointers over the first 20 minutes. James “Stretch” Hogan IV also did his thang by slashing to the hole and either making shots or getting to the line.
Recently released by Chili’s in the Sunday night Austin Prep league, Dr. Greg Robinson got plenty of pay back in this game. He had a silky up and under move, some nice jumpers, and played solid defense throughout. The half ended with OU holding a four-point lead.
OU got off to a slow start in the second half, as Chili’s continued to stroke it from the outside, while the OU offense stagnated. Chili’s raced out to a 41-36 lead with roughly 10 minutes left in the half. But, as soon as Chili’s built the lead, they lost it. A steal and fast break led to a Stretch Hogan lay-in. And then a Cap’n Mike three tied the game at 41-41, as Chili’s called a time out to stop the bleeding.
From there, the game got a tad out of hand. The refereeing had been acceptable up until this point in the game, but a couple of blatant missed calls had both teams crying ‘foul’. Unfortunately for Chili’s, they were given a little less rope by the refs, and were blown for two quick technical fouls. In that span, they also lost one of their better defenders, as he fouled out with about four minutes remaining. OU made most of their free throws down the stretch, and held on for the win – and the trip to the finals.
There, OU will face their old nemesis the Crusty Muskets, led by Brother's Johnson.
Labels: Semi Finals at the YMCA
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