NBA pip Ghatkopar YMCA in thrilling semi-finals
In another thriller, Bandra YMCA beat Somaiya College in the last second for a nail-biting 36-34 win in a women's match.
Nagpada Basketball Association (NBA) surprised Ghatkopar YMCA in a 72-71 thriller to storm into the junior boys’ final, in the NBA basketball tournament, at the Bachoo Khan Municipal playground, Nagpada on Thursday.
Ghatkopar YMCA got off to a dream start in the opening quarter and initiated a splendid recovery to lead 50-48 in the third quarter after trailing 25-29 at half time, until they lost their grip in the final quarter.
Fifteen seconds from the end, Raza Shaikh fired a crucial basket that gave NBA a decisive 72-69 advantage and though Sonu Senva was spot on with two free throws eight seconds from close, time ran out for Ghatkopar YMCA. NBA will take on Mastan YMCA in the championship round.
In another thriller, Bandra YMCA beat Somaiya College in the last second for a nail-biting 36-34 win in a women's match. Trailing 10-18 half time, Somaiya recovered brilliantly to lead 27-26 in the third quarter. They kept up the pressure in the final quarter until Serah Sandhu sank in the winner for Bandra just before the hooter in a gripping finish.
NBA beat Wellington YMCA 48-35 to enter the mini boys’ final, while Mastan YMCA overcame Ghatkopar Kreeda Pratisthan 58-34 to make it to the junior boys final.