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May 14, 2019 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Moncton Magic News Release
The Moncton Magic are now one win away from their first title in franchise history. After winning Games 1 and 2 on the Avenir Centre hardwood, the team took that same energy and motivation to the rock. The Magic outscored the Edge 33-20 in the fourth quarter, defeating the St Johns Edge, 103-93. Taking a 3-0 series lead in the best of seven 2019 NBLC Finals.
It was an all-around team effort from the Moncton Magic as the team shot 55.4% from the field and five players reached double digit scoring. Trey Kell lead the way with 20 points, 11 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. How do you want it? Inside, outside, or in transition, Kell can give you a bucket anywhere and anytime. Corey Allmond has struggled with his shot throughout the playoffs, averaging just 10.2 points per game (ppg). However, Allmond is a professional scorer and has proven that during the regular season, averaging 18.1ppg. In Game 3 the combo guard did just that, scoring 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Billy White finished with 16 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists. Marcus Lewis added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. While Freddie McSwain Jr. had 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter, finishing with 14 points and 4 rebounds on 83% shooting.
For a St Johns Edge team without Glen Davis and Olu Ashaolu, Carl English stepped up and had a game-high 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jarryn Skeete finished with 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Russell Byrd finished with 14 points and 2 assists. While Desmond Lee contributed with 11 points and 4 rebounds.
The Magic and Edge will face one another for Game 4 on Thursday May 16that 7pm in St Johns (6:30pm Atlantic Time Zone). The Moncton Magic find themselves leading comfortably 3-0, while the shorthanded St. Johns Edge will do everything in their power not to be swept at Mile One Centre. Tune into NBLC Live for complete coverage throughout the Finals.
Moncton is hungry #4theChip
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