Philly dethrones champs, returns to the finals

DALLAS CAN'T GET PAST PHOBIA . . . AGAIN
PHILADELPHIA--The 10-time champion Philadelphia Phobia will return to the finals for the first time in five seasons after ousting the defending champion Dallas Demons 63-51 in the decisive Game 3 of round one.
The two teams have now met four times in the playoffs, with Philadelphia winning all four times.
For the third game in a row, Hall of Fame point guard Mamadou Zongo, and his running mate Tipsy O'Sullivan both fouled out for Philadelphia, with Zongo getting just two points for the game. Hacksaw Rooney scored 10 points off the bench for Dallas and led the team in scoring.
The Phobia will not take on the San Jose Fighting Amigos for the best of five MBA championship. The teams have never met in the championship round.

Dallas ........14-22-41-51
Philadelphia 18-37-50-63

Game MVP--Johnny Hoops, Philadelphia, 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals
Top scorer--Hoops
Top rebounder--Ima Spikie, Philadelphia, 7
Tops in steals--Hoops, Philadelphia