Skinner goes up against Little. (Photo 4 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Slinger Leo Avinedo (left) takes on Rasheim Wright. Wright was making his debut for the Patriots but had to go off in the fourth quarter because of a hamstring injury. (Photo 5 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
As the Patriots up their game in the second half to overcome their first half deficit, Skinner steadies his nerves to score for the Slingers to keep pace with the ABL championship holders. (Photo 6 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Hot shot Leo Avenido dribbles past Ernesto Billiones (#29) and Chito Jaime (#21). (Photo 7 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
With just 2 seconds left on the clock, the Slingers manage a last gasp rebound for 2 points to tie the match 66-66 at the end of regulation time to push the game into overtime. (Photo 8 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Slingers General Manager Michael Johnson seeking clarification with the match referee over a decision during a tense period in overtime. (Photo 9 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Skinner scores a precious point for the Slingers during the second overtime but to no avail as the Patriots take the match 87-85. (Photo 10 © Low Sze Sen/Red Sports)
Coach Neo : maybe if oyu play them more and dun pressure them by not shouting all the time. They might have more confidence > Pathman was a dominant center in the Asian Scene – he still has game . Instead you let Steven Khoo Shoot the 3 for you and he gives you no rebounds. Get pathman in to play more. Make more effort in getting possible the 3 best shooting guards in the country
1. Mike Wong – Old but still can scorch with the 3
2. KoH Meng Koon – Old But the MVP of the League
3. Mitch – You should know how good he is cos he held your all star studded Eng Tat(with a Malaysian) import to less then 40 points in the ABL
The Slingers literally and figuratively shot themselves in their own legs.
They just kept shooting 90% of the time from halftime till the end of the game.
“90% of games are won with the team having the most points in the paint” – Kevin Mchale