Thereâ€
s no ties in basketball. But Worcester Wolves and Cheshire Jets ended the first leg of their play-off quarter-final deadlocked at 80-80 on Saturday night.
Plymouth on top
Glasgow Rocks suffered an 84-79 defeat at Plymouth Raiders in the opening leg of their BBL play-off quarter-final.
However Sterling Davisâ€
men, who host the return tie on Sunday, are still firmly in the hunt for a place in the last four despite blowing a nine-point lead.
American guard Mychal Green hit a game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Kelvin Hall outfit were pounded in the fourth quarter as Plymouth rescued their own hopes with a spirited rally.
“Itâ€
s going to be won on Sunday,†said Rocks captain EJ Harrison. “Itâ€
s good to be home in the second leg and thatâ€
s always an advantage but you know theyâ€
re going to fight, just like weâ€
re going to fight, because the loser goes home for the summer.â€
An early 8-0 run sent Glasgow 22-13 clear in the first quarter before Plymouth finally sparked into life. And although Andy Wedemire hit a three-pointer that restored the visitors prior advantage midway through the second period, the Raiders rallied to cut the deficit to 54-53 at half-time.
As the frenetic pace slowed, Green maintained his personal push to help the Rocks remain in control with Harrison converting from long range to open up a 65-59 lead for his side late in the third. However Plymouth – paced by 26 from Jeremy Bell – produced a final flurry, out-scoring their guests 22-12 in the final period, to grab a priceless advantage ahead of their trip north.
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