Season 53 Playoffs...Semifinals Game 1 Seattle at Dallas

DALLAS 90, SEATTLE 75

WHIZ KIDS BEGIN TITLE DEFENSE WITH EASE

DALLAS -- The defending champion Dallas Demons toyed with the visiting Seattle Stampede before putting them away in the first game of the Season 53 playoffs, 90-75.

Seattle was competitive in the first half, trailing only by 7, 44-37 before the home team's dominance took hold in the third quarter. Led by All-MBA guard Juzan Djinn and center Biggus Dickus, Dallas out-scored Seattle 28-15 in that frame and was never seriously headed.

The fourth quarter was played only to see if the slaughter rule would be enforced, and to their credit, the Stampede was able to keep that embarassment at bay. 

The final score was eerily reminiscent of Game 1 of Season 53 in the regular season, won by Dallas 92-78.

This playoff contest was gallant try by Seattle, which will likely be eliminated in the next game before their home fans.

Veteran Dallas forward Al A. Orden comes off the injured list for Dallas and will start the next game in place of Philibuck Davia.

PLAYERS OF THE GAME

27 GVP...Although thwarted in scoring attempts numerous times by Sky Masterson of Seattle, the 7-foot BIGGUS DICKUS of Dallas used his 4-inch height advantage to score 18 points on 9 of 17 shooting while leading his team in rebounds with 6. The second-year rim protector added 1 blocked shot, 1 steal and 1 assist to his solid playoff effort.

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27 GVP...10-year Seattle veteran FROG MORTON demonstrated his vast playoff experience with a game-high 22-point performance from his power forward position. The 6-9 Morton, who came to Seattle in a trade from Charleston, was 10 for 12 from the floor and 2 for 3 from the foul line. He added 4 boards and 1 assist in the losing effort.

Other 20-plus GVP performers

26 GVP...The MBA's leading scorer, Kopi Luwak, rippled the cords for 17 points, bombing away 5 triples in 9 attempts in his 6 for 12 shooting day. The Dallas point guard led everyone in assists with 5 and pulled down 4 rebounds.

24 GVP...Defending playoff MVP Juzan Djinn led his team's balanced scoring attack with 19 points, going 7 for 10 from the floor. The MBA's leading free thrower was also perfect at the charity stripe with a 5 for 5 day, pulled down 4 rebounds and blocked 1 shot. 

24 GVP...Battling like hell against the hulking opponent that was Dickus, Seattle center Sky Masterson pulled down a game-high 8 rebounds, scored 12 poionts, tied for game-high in blocked shots with 2, added 1 assist and 1 steal. 

23 GVP...Seattle's 5-11 rookie point guard Bellybutton Inquisition matched his regular season outing against Dallas, scoring 18 points. He led his team with 3 assists and added 2 rebounds. 

20 GVP...Little 5-9 lefty Fuck Mountain of Seattle managed to score 13 points against top defender Djinn, including a trio of treys. He swiped a game-high 2 steals, tied for game-high with 2 blocked shots, grabbed 2 boards and had 1 assist. 

NEXT UP: Oklahoma City at Gillette, with the Humps hosting the first playoff contest of their existence.