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Silverbacks first to defeat defending champs

November 26, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Buffalo Silverbacks News Release


Buffalo, NY. The ABA Buffalo Silverbacks ended the 10-game win streak of the Rochester Razorsharks Friday night at Buffalo State Arena, beating Rochester 96-93. Rochester is the defending ABA championship team and Bufflalo is one of only two teams that have beaten them in their last 28 games, including last season.

If you weren't in attendance, you missed a game that rivaled any pro championship match that you can remember. This game had it all, furious dunks, monster blocks, 3-point mayhem and offensive maneuvering so fast that it was hard to keep up with the ball.

This is Buffalo's first win after a string of "down to the wire" games where Buffalo has led the entire game only to lose the lead in the final minutes. This game was completely opposite. Trailing by just a few points for most of the game, Buffalo waited to pounce on its prey after it grew weak late in the game.

The springboard legs of Todd Jones, 2006 NBA Summer Pro League Slam Dunk Champion, came in handy. Jones brought in 18 points for the Silverbacks and was a true force on the floor, creating and capitalizing on many scoring opportunities. Kueth Duany, captain of the '02-'03 Syracuse Championship team, played his first game of the season for the Silverbacks. Rochester was unprepared for this powerhouse who made swiss cheese of their defense and turned in 17 points. Don't miss the next Silverbacks game, Thursday, Nov 30 at Buff State College Arena. The Silverbacks are proud to bring Buffalo the highest level of professional sporting entertainment at prices that make it easy to afford. For more information, visit www.buffalosilverbacks.com or www.abalive.com.

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