CBA 1 Sioux Falls Skyforce

'Force wins first playoff game

March 16, 2006 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release


Sioux Falls, SD (March 15, 2006) - The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Albany Patroons tonight 106-97 (5, 2) to improve to 1-0 in the postseason. The ‘Force improved to 9-0 at home against Eastern Conference opponents as they bounced back after an ugly first quarter performance. Albany dropped to 0-1 and now heads home to face Idaho on Saturday night.

With quarter-points deciding which teams advance to the CBA Finals this season, the ‘Force could not afford to lose a game at home. The ‘Force came out flat in the opening quarter as Albany won the quarter 26-17 behind 11 points from T.J. Thompson. The ‘Force trailed by as many as 15 points (32-17) just two minutes into the second quarter and things were not looking good. However, the ‘Force chipped away at the lead and cut the deficit to three points (49-46) with just over two minutes remaining in the first half. Albany held on to the lead and a near halfcourt shot from Jamario Moon at the buzzer gave the Patroons a 63-55 lead heading into the locker rooms. The ‘Force won the high-scoring second quarter 38-37 behind 19 points from Geno Carlisle. The ‘Force would complete the comeback effort as they tied the score at 65 a piece with 8:37 remaining in the third quarter. The ‘Force dominated the Patroons in the third quarter and went into the final quarter leading 91-76. The ‘Force won the quarter 36-13 behind 17 points from Jermaine Walker. Albany would not go down without a fight as they cut the lead to six points (97-91) with just over 5:00 to go in the contest. However, Jermaine Walker hit some timely shots and the ‘Force picked up a huge win in their first playoff game. The Patrooons did win the fourth quarter 21-15 behind eight points from James Thomas.

The Skyforce's next game is on Saturday, March 18, on the road against the Gary Steelheads. Tip-off is set for 7:05 pm at the Genesis Convention Center.

Game Highlights:

SKYFORCE: Geno Carlisle 32 points, 3-for-6 three-pointers

Jermaine Walker 31 points, 9 rebounds

PATROONS: T.J. Thompson 31 points, 3-for-8 three pointers

James Thomas 18 points, 16 rebounds

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Tickets are on sale for the 2006 CBA Playoffs. For details call a Skyforce representative at (605) 332-0605.

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