CVBL: Phoenix Slips Past Cleveland
It was a great game today as Phoenix was able to defeat Cleveland 115-106 in overtime. Both teams played well during regulation and needed the extra time to decide a winner. " That was a great win for Phoenix over a great team. Both teams played excellent and both teams deserved to win. I am just glad we came out on top in the end," said Coach Bob. Courtney led the way for Cleveland but his effort could not carry his team to the win in overtime.
Phoenix was led by Mercer (9 points, 2 steals), Celaya (25 points, 3 assists, a steal), Hunt (8 points, 16 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks). Cleveland was led by Courtney (28 points, a block), Powell (13 points, 15 boards, 2 assists, a steal), Martin (26 points, 0 assists, a block).
With today's win, Phoenix improve to 6-9. They stay at #3 in the Pacific and advance to #11 overall in the Western Conference. Cleveland are now 7-7 and 5-2 at home with this loss. They remain at #3 in the Central and stay at #5 overall in the Eastern Conference.
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