InBl Pro U25: Hyderabad Falcons scored a massive 96-71 win over the Gujarat Stallions in the inaugural edition of InBl Pro U25, to kick start their campaign in a dominating fashion in the country’s professional basketball league, at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium here on Monday.The Falcons kicked off the proceedings in high gear, taking a massive early lead. Kushal Singh, Jack Purchase, and Alex Robinson Jr combined well to trouble the opposition while Falcons also hurt the opposition from free throws. Stallions started making a small dent to the gap, converting two quick shots from free play. But Kushal’s layup followed by a free-throw allowed Hyderabad another three-point play to take a mammoth 34-11 lead after the first quarter.
Stallions defended well in the second quarter to put a halt to the Falcons’ scoring spree. Jock Perry started making a difference for Gujarat, picking up offensive rebounds and getting consecutive points for his side. But just when Stallions started to gain momentum, Robinson’s three-pointer stretched the gap again, and Hyderabad went into halftime with a 56-30 lead.
Rishabh Mathur scored early points in the second half to keep the Falcons’ momentum. Nate Roberts and Prince Tyagi missed a free throw each, adding to Stallions’ woes. Trendon Hankerson scored from the three-point mark to signal a comeback for the Stallions. Perry picked up an offensive rebound and a finish kept Gujarat in the hunt, but the Falcons exploited the back cut to get another important point and went into the final quarter with a 73-48 lead.
Stallions defended well in the second quarter to put a halt to the Falcons’ scoring spree. Jock Perry started making a difference for Gujarat, picking up offensive rebounds and getting consecutive points for his side. But just when Stallions started to gain momentum, Robinson’s three-pointer stretched the gap again, and Hyderabad went into halftime with a 56-30 lead.
Article Source: IANS
