MBA Finals Game 3

SEATTLE 88, PHILADELPHIA 66

SEATTLE ROAD ROMP PUTS STAMPEDE ON DOORSTEP OF FIRST TITLE

PHILADELPHIA -- The Three Amigos from last season's rookie class dominated this 88-66 road win for the Seattle Stampede, putting them one victory away from clinching their first title as they head home to the Northwest.

Seattle leads the best of five series 2 games to 1, having won two in a row.

The remarkable second-year center, Dis Reflexia led the way for the visitors, registering the first triple-double of what continues to be a remarkable beginning of a storied career. Reflexia, who came into the game neck and neck for Playoff MVP honors with his adversary, center Q-Bert McGuffin of Philly, just dominated the much bigger man.

Meanwhile, in the battle of the shooting guards, Wimsy Greenfoyle of Seattle continued to outplay All-MBA player T. Kanes Masterson, and Stampede power forward Sven Marquardt returned from injury in a big way.

Seattle was strong right out of the gate, hitting its first seven shots of the game, but could not shake a determined Philadelphia team. The Stampede went up by six at the half, but in the third quarter. Seattle blew the doors off the Phobia 29-11 and never looked back. On the way their ball movement accounted for 19 assists, just 2 shy of the playoff record set in Season 18 by Philadelphia.

The Phobia will be getting back starting point guard Mel A. Noma, whose heroics against Oklahoma City actually put the Phobia into the Finals. They will need to come up big on the road to get back into this series.

20-plus GVP performances
-- Center Dis Reflexia, already having an outstanding playoffs, took it to the next level with the first triple-double of his career. Relexia had 20 points on 10 of 12 shooting, tied for game-highs in rebounds (8) and assists (5) while registering 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. The 6-7 pivot also thwarted Philadelphia's big 7-footer numerous times with excellent defense.
-- Wimsy Greenfoyle of Seattle was the game's top scorer for the second contest in a row, following his 21-point effort with 23 in this one. He also grabbed 3 boards and assisted 3 times.
-- Seattle power forward Sven Marquardt had 18 points, banged the boards for a game-high (tied) 8 rebounds and dished out 1 assist.
-- Philadelphia point guard Ted Hose played very much under control in this game, getting 12 points on just 11 shots, dishing out 5 assists, getting 2 rebounds and 1 steal. He'll still go to the bench in favor of Mel A. Noma.
-- T. Kanes Masterson led the losing home team in scoring with 14, but has yet to break out in this finals, which is what the Phobia needs if they are to win the next two games. Masterson grabbed 4 boards, dished 3 assists and had a steal as well. In last season's playoffs, playing for Houston, Masterson led everyone in scoring with 22.4 per game. He's averaging just 12.5 per contest this season in the playoffs.