CHARLESTON 78, HOUSTON 64
BOP-BOP LEADS CHARLESTON IN BLOWOUT FOR TITLE

HOUSTON -- Beezow Doo-Doo Zoppity Bop Bop-Bop completed one of the most memorable post-seasons in league annals with a triple-double, leading the Charleston Mountaineers to a 78-64 road win in Houston and the third MBA championship in franchise history.

Bop-Bop was magnificent for the third straight game in these finals, capturing his third consecutive MVP of the Game honor with a team-high 19 points, and game-highs in both rebounds (7) and assists (9). It was his fourth MVP of the Game honor this post-season and the triple-double was the only one registered by any player in this post-season.

T.Kanes Masterson was again spectacular for Houston in defeat, scoring a game-high 29 points from his shooting guard position.

Thanks to a 23-6 second quarter, advantage Charleston, this game was all but over at halftime. Leading 29-22 after a foul-plagued first quarter, Charleston ran off the first 10 points of the second quarter on the way to a 24-point lead at the mid-point.

The Mountaineers scored just 26 points in the entire second half and had three players foul out, but still won by 14. One of the three foul-outs was guard Chuckie "Swishcat" Sellegren, playing his final game for the Mountaineers. The shooting guard who could fill it up will be retiring, albeit, with a ring.

The Terrarium crowd watched in anguish for the second time in these finals as the visitors destroyed their young heroes.

In all, the two finalists played six times this season, with Charleston winning five.

NEXT UP; The Playoff recap and awards.

20-PLUS GVP PERFORMANCES
--Bop-Bop, Chicago's point guard and shoo-in for Playoff MVP, could not be guarded again. His triple-double included a 2 for 3 day from beyond the arc, and his 9 assists were one shy of a playoff record. He also blocked yet another shot.
-- B. Quiet, the second-year power forward had 12 points, 5 rebounds, a steal, a blocked shot and an assist.
-- T.Kanes Masterson's 29 points included 9 for 12 from the field, 9 for 11 from the charity stripe and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. He also pulled down a pair of rebounds. Masterson was a monster in this series.
-- Vic Hitler, the regular season MVP and Rookie of the Year had a steady, if not spectacular game with 11 points, 5 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals.