VETERAN HALL OF FAMER JONNY COCKAROO LEADS THE WAY
SAN JOSE--The Charleston Rebels led from start to finish on the way to capturing their second consecutive championship, besting the San Jose Fighting Amigos 61-58 in a hard-fought Game 5 decider.
Tenth-year Hall of Fame center Jonny Cockaroo led the charge for the victors, scoring 10 of his game-high 18 points in the fourth quarter, where the big guy also snagged three rebounds and blocked two shots down the stretch.
The Rebels harassed the Amigos into 8 steals and just 46 percent shooting, outdoing the San Jose defensive stalwarts at their own game.
Still, San Jose closed the gap to 59-56 with six time units remaining when Cock A. Doodledoo (16 points) finished a 3-point play with a free throw. Four ticks later, 6-11 forward Tug Hershorts made it a one-point game, scoring inside for the Amigos.
But Charleston's All-League forward, Boone Doggle, completed the scoring with a bucket with one time unit remaining to seal the title for the Rebels.
The game started with an offensive burst, with Charleston getting 25 first-quarter points to 17 for San Jose, but then settled into another defensive struggle between the two titans.
The Rebels thus became the first Dave Masterson-owned club to capture back-to-back championships in MBA history. It's also the third consecutive DM team to win the coveted crown, an unprecedented accomplishment in league annals.
San Jose Hall of Fame forward Sagittal Occlusal was named Playoff MVP for the second time in three seasons to go with the three regular-season MVP awards he has garnered in as many years.
CHARLESTON 25-17-45-61
SAN JOSE...17-32-48-58
GAME MVP--Jonny Cockaroo, Charleston, 18 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
TOP SCORER--Jonny Cockaroo, Charleston, 18
TOP REBOUNDERS--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston and Maurice Lanelle, San Jose, 6 each
TOP ASSISTS--Boone Doggle, Charleston and Funsy VanSlochum, San Jose, 3 each
TOP STEALS--Boss Driver, Charleston, 3
TOP BLOCKS--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston 3
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Finals Game 4
OFFENSE UNLEASHED, CHARLESTON SENDS SERIES TO FINAL GAME
CHARLESTON -- The defending champion Charleston Rebels sent the championship series to its final game with a 74-70 home win against the San Jose Fighting Amigos.
The highly-praised front line of the Rebels, center Jonny Cockaroo and forwards Boone Doggle and Sammy Zazooch, played like demons in this one, finally breaking free of the defensive stranglehold of San Jose. Doggle had 18, Zazooch 14 and Cockaroo 16 in the winning effort.
Zazooch was especially clutch, picking up the fourth double-double of his illustrious career with 6 rebounds and five blocked shots.
Hall of Famer Sagittal Occlusal of San Jose matched his power forward opponent Doggle with a 17-point, 5-rebound, 3 blocks game and provided fans with a spirited one-on-one battle.
Rookie two guard Cock A. Doodledoo of San Jose led all scorers with 21 points, but for the second game in a row, Fighting Amigos center Zlatko Korkovic was completely held out of the scoring column by defensive genius Cockaroo of the Rebels.
Cockaroo sealed the deal for Charleston in this one. With the Rebels clinging to a 71-70 lead, the big guy scored with four time units remaining, was fouled and converted the free throw as the Rebel flags waved wildly in the stands.
San Jose... 11-29-50-70
Charleston 21-40-56-74
GAME MVP--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists
TOP SCORER--Cock A. Doodledoo, San Jose 21
TOP ASSISTS--Boss Driver, Charleston 4
TOP BLOCKS--Zazooch, Charleston 5
SPECIAL NOTE: San Jose and Charleston are matching up in the playoffs for the third consecutive season, with every one of their series going the maximum number of games. In six playoff series in the past three seasons, the Rebels have played the max number of games in all but one.
CHARLESTON -- The defending champion Charleston Rebels sent the championship series to its final game with a 74-70 home win against the San Jose Fighting Amigos.
The highly-praised front line of the Rebels, center Jonny Cockaroo and forwards Boone Doggle and Sammy Zazooch, played like demons in this one, finally breaking free of the defensive stranglehold of San Jose. Doggle had 18, Zazooch 14 and Cockaroo 16 in the winning effort.
Zazooch was especially clutch, picking up the fourth double-double of his illustrious career with 6 rebounds and five blocked shots.
Hall of Famer Sagittal Occlusal of San Jose matched his power forward opponent Doggle with a 17-point, 5-rebound, 3 blocks game and provided fans with a spirited one-on-one battle.
Rookie two guard Cock A. Doodledoo of San Jose led all scorers with 21 points, but for the second game in a row, Fighting Amigos center Zlatko Korkovic was completely held out of the scoring column by defensive genius Cockaroo of the Rebels.
Cockaroo sealed the deal for Charleston in this one. With the Rebels clinging to a 71-70 lead, the big guy scored with four time units remaining, was fouled and converted the free throw as the Rebel flags waved wildly in the stands.
San Jose... 11-29-50-70
Charleston 21-40-56-74
GAME MVP--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston 14 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists
TOP SCORER--Cock A. Doodledoo, San Jose 21
TOP ASSISTS--Boss Driver, Charleston 4
TOP BLOCKS--Zazooch, Charleston 5
SPECIAL NOTE: San Jose and Charleston are matching up in the playoffs for the third consecutive season, with every one of their series going the maximum number of games. In six playoff series in the past three seasons, the Rebels have played the max number of games in all but one.
Finals Game 3
SAN JOSE TAKES SERIES LEAD
SAN JOSE--Using outstanding defense again, the Fighting Amigos became the first team in the finals series to win on its home court, coming from behind with a key 65-57 Game 3 win against the Charleston Rebels.
The Fighting Amigos are now one win away from claiming their second title in three seasons.
Small forward Ed Masterson led the way for San Jose in this won, pumping in 23 points. But "The Cookie Monster" Maurice Lanelle came up strong off the bench at the center position for the Amigos, getting 14 points, 5 rebounds and a blocked shot as the San Jose front line dominated down the stretch.
Jonny Cockaroo returned to the starting lineup for Charleston in this one.
Charleston 19-40-48-57
San Jose....16-31-49-65
GAME MVP--Ed Masterson, San Jose, 23 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
TOP SCORER--Ed Masterson, San Jose 23
Top REBOUNDER--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 6
TOP ASSISTS--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston, 3
TOPS STEALS--Ed Masterson, San Jose, 2
TOPS BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose, 6
SAN JOSE--Using outstanding defense again, the Fighting Amigos became the first team in the finals series to win on its home court, coming from behind with a key 65-57 Game 3 win against the Charleston Rebels.
The Fighting Amigos are now one win away from claiming their second title in three seasons.
Small forward Ed Masterson led the way for San Jose in this won, pumping in 23 points. But "The Cookie Monster" Maurice Lanelle came up strong off the bench at the center position for the Amigos, getting 14 points, 5 rebounds and a blocked shot as the San Jose front line dominated down the stretch.
Jonny Cockaroo returned to the starting lineup for Charleston in this one.
Charleston 19-40-48-57
San Jose....16-31-49-65
GAME MVP--Ed Masterson, San Jose, 23 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
TOP SCORER--Ed Masterson, San Jose 23
Top REBOUNDER--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 6
TOP ASSISTS--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston, 3
TOPS STEALS--Ed Masterson, San Jose, 2
TOPS BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose, 6
Finals Game 2
SAN JOSE TIGHTENS DEFENSE AND SERIES
CHARLESTON -- The San Jose Fighting Amigos, which led the MBA in team defense by holding opponents under 60 points a game, kept Charleston from scoring even 50 in Game 2. The result was a 51-48 win for San Jose, evening up the MBA Finals series at one game each.
Only one Rebel player managed double figures in this contest, with Sammy Zazooch getting 16. MBA fans realize that to win in the MBA, a team should put up at least 50 shots in a game. San Jose held Charleston to 39 attempts.
But although the Fighting Amigos had three double-digit scorers, their opponents were almost equally ferocious, holding San Jose to just 47.1 percent shooting. Charleston continued to harass the ball, coming up with five steals.
The smothering defense by both squads was at its apex in the third quarter when both teams combined for just 16 points.
The game was typified by the All-League matchup at power forward, where Charleston's Boone Doggle and San Jose's Sagittal Occlusal held each other to a virtual standstill.
A desperation three-point shot the length of the court by Boss Driver of Charleston nearly went in at game's end. The shot, which would have tied the game, rimmed and went out.
San Jose... 18-12-41-51
Charleston 12-29-36-48
GAME MVP--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
TOP SCORER--Zazooch, Charleston 16
TOP REBOUNDER--Boss Driver, Charleston 8
TOP BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 4
CHARLESTON -- The San Jose Fighting Amigos, which led the MBA in team defense by holding opponents under 60 points a game, kept Charleston from scoring even 50 in Game 2. The result was a 51-48 win for San Jose, evening up the MBA Finals series at one game each.
Only one Rebel player managed double figures in this contest, with Sammy Zazooch getting 16. MBA fans realize that to win in the MBA, a team should put up at least 50 shots in a game. San Jose held Charleston to 39 attempts.
But although the Fighting Amigos had three double-digit scorers, their opponents were almost equally ferocious, holding San Jose to just 47.1 percent shooting. Charleston continued to harass the ball, coming up with five steals.
The smothering defense by both squads was at its apex in the third quarter when both teams combined for just 16 points.
The game was typified by the All-League matchup at power forward, where Charleston's Boone Doggle and San Jose's Sagittal Occlusal held each other to a virtual standstill.
A desperation three-point shot the length of the court by Boss Driver of Charleston nearly went in at game's end. The shot, which would have tied the game, rimmed and went out.
San Jose... 18-12-41-51
Charleston 12-29-36-48
GAME MVP--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks
TOP SCORER--Zazooch, Charleston 16
TOP REBOUNDER--Boss Driver, Charleston 8
TOP BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 4
Finals Game 1
REBELS EDGE FIGHTING AMIGOS IN DEFENSIVE BATTLE
SAN JOSE -- Despite scoring just six points in the fourth quarter, the defending champion Charleston Rebels held on to win Game 1 of the championship series 62-58 against their arch-rivals from San Jose.
The game started out with an offensive burst, with Charleston leading 19-18 after one quarter thanks mainly to Benny Gumm's 11 points (15 in the game total). Gumm, who fouled out seven times during the regular season, again suffered from personals, picking up his fourth of the game right at the beginning of the third quarter. He would foul out early in the fourth.
Meanwhile, the game turned into a slugfest in the second half, with both teams imposing their will defensively on their opponents. San Jose, shooting just 47.8 percent for the game, trailed by 10, 48-38 midway through the third, then battled back within four with just five time units remaining before finally succumbing.
Substitute center Heater Vanmeter was outstanding in a starting role for the injured Jonny Cockaroo of Charleston.
Charleston 19-39-56-62
San Jose... 18-34-45-58
GAME MVP--(three tied)Vanmeter, Charleston 11 points, eight rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block; Boone Doggle, Charleston, 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block; Funsy VanSlochum, San Jose, 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals.
TOP SCORER--VanSlochum, San Jose 17 points
TOP REBOUNDER--Vanmeter, Charleston 8
TOPS ASSISTS--Boss Driver, Charleston 6
TOPS STEALS--VanSlochum, San Jose 2
TOPS BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 4
SAN JOSE -- Despite scoring just six points in the fourth quarter, the defending champion Charleston Rebels held on to win Game 1 of the championship series 62-58 against their arch-rivals from San Jose.
The game started out with an offensive burst, with Charleston leading 19-18 after one quarter thanks mainly to Benny Gumm's 11 points (15 in the game total). Gumm, who fouled out seven times during the regular season, again suffered from personals, picking up his fourth of the game right at the beginning of the third quarter. He would foul out early in the fourth.
Meanwhile, the game turned into a slugfest in the second half, with both teams imposing their will defensively on their opponents. San Jose, shooting just 47.8 percent for the game, trailed by 10, 48-38 midway through the third, then battled back within four with just five time units remaining before finally succumbing.
Substitute center Heater Vanmeter was outstanding in a starting role for the injured Jonny Cockaroo of Charleston.
Charleston 19-39-56-62
San Jose... 18-34-45-58
GAME MVP--(three tied)Vanmeter, Charleston 11 points, eight rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block; Boone Doggle, Charleston, 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block; Funsy VanSlochum, San Jose, 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals.
TOP SCORER--VanSlochum, San Jose 17 points
TOP REBOUNDER--Vanmeter, Charleston 8
TOPS ASSISTS--Boss Driver, Charleston 6
TOPS STEALS--VanSlochum, San Jose 2
TOPS BLOCKS--Sagittal Occlusal, San Jose 4
CHARLESTON ADVANCES TO TITLE ROUND
REBELS OUTLAST OKLAHOMA CITY
The Charleston Rebels will get a chance to defend their MBA title in the championship round thanks to a 87-76 Game 3 win against the upstart Oklahoma City Lariats.
Both the Rebels (Jonny Cockaroo) and Lariats (Gulemon Mon-Mon) were missing injured starters in this one, and in both cases the teams took advantage of the replacements. Charleston power forward Boone Doggle smoked Oklahoma City substitute Rudolfo Syndrao for 32 points to lead all scorers and Lariats center Titfur Tatt lit up Heater Van Meter for 25.
The Rebels, who established a playoff record in this one with 11 steals, broke this high-scoring affair open in the third quarter, doubling its four-point halftime lead. Moxie Mamalucco, coming off the bench for the Rebels, tied a playoff record for steals in one game with six, tying the Season 23 mark set by Dallas Hall of Famer Joey Two-Tones.
Charleston, which also got 24 points from Benny Gumm, will now advance to play San Jose, marking the third time in the past three seasons these two powerhouse clubs will meet in the playoffs.
GAME MVP--Boone Doggle, Charleston Rebels, 32 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block.
TOP REBOUNDER--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston Rebels, 6
TOPS ASSISTS--Marcus Pettis, Oklahoma City, 4
TOPS STEALS--Moxie Mamalucco, Charleston 6
The Charleston Rebels will get a chance to defend their MBA title in the championship round thanks to a 87-76 Game 3 win against the upstart Oklahoma City Lariats.
Both the Rebels (Jonny Cockaroo) and Lariats (Gulemon Mon-Mon) were missing injured starters in this one, and in both cases the teams took advantage of the replacements. Charleston power forward Boone Doggle smoked Oklahoma City substitute Rudolfo Syndrao for 32 points to lead all scorers and Lariats center Titfur Tatt lit up Heater Van Meter for 25.
The Rebels, who established a playoff record in this one with 11 steals, broke this high-scoring affair open in the third quarter, doubling its four-point halftime lead. Moxie Mamalucco, coming off the bench for the Rebels, tied a playoff record for steals in one game with six, tying the Season 23 mark set by Dallas Hall of Famer Joey Two-Tones.
Charleston, which also got 24 points from Benny Gumm, will now advance to play San Jose, marking the third time in the past three seasons these two powerhouse clubs will meet in the playoffs.
GAME MVP--Boone Doggle, Charleston Rebels, 32 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block.
TOP REBOUNDER--Sammy Zazooch, Charleston Rebels, 6
TOPS ASSISTS--Marcus Pettis, Oklahoma City, 4
TOPS STEALS--Moxie Mamalucco, Charleston 6
Latest Playoff News
FIGHTING AMIGOS ADVANCE TO FINALS
The San Jose Fighting Amigos advanced to the MBA finals behind the 25-point performance of center Zlatko Korkovic, besting the Milwaukee Greyhounds 72-65.
Rookie guard Cock A. Doodledoo added 17 to the San Jose cause and MVP/Hall of Famer Sagittal Occlusal chipped in with 15.
Bisquiero Cutoff led four Greyhounds in double figures with 19.
GAME MVP- Korkovic, San Jose, 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
TOP SCORER--Korkovic, San Jose, 25 points.
TOP REBOUNDER-Doodledoo, San Jose, 9.
TOPS in STEALS- Benny Lava, Milwaukee, 4.
ASSISTS-Korkovic, San Jose, 4
The San Jose Fighting Amigos advanced to the MBA finals behind the 25-point performance of center Zlatko Korkovic, besting the Milwaukee Greyhounds 72-65.
Rookie guard Cock A. Doodledoo added 17 to the San Jose cause and MVP/Hall of Famer Sagittal Occlusal chipped in with 15.
Bisquiero Cutoff led four Greyhounds in double figures with 19.
GAME MVP- Korkovic, San Jose, 25 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists.
TOP SCORER--Korkovic, San Jose, 25 points.
TOP REBOUNDER-Doodledoo, San Jose, 9.
TOPS in STEALS- Benny Lava, Milwaukee, 4.
ASSISTS-Korkovic, San Jose, 4
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