Royal take overtime thriller over Bellingham

February 12, 2007 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Montreal Royal News Release


Montreal, Canada. The ABA Montreal Royal, playing their third game in three days, beat the Bellingham Slam in overtime by a score of 124-123. The Royal took a 57-50 lead into halftime only to see it slip away late in the third quarter. The Slam opened the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run to make it 95-88. But the Royal, led once again by captain Bobby Miller with 30 points came roaring back with key contributions from forwards Shawn Brown with 22 and Damon Jones with 22. After the Slam's Jacob Stevenson sank two free throws to make it 112-109, the Royal turned to Browne to provide the late game heroics. With less than two seconds left, Miller drove to the basket and passed to a wide open Browne who then sank the game winner from eighteen feet securing the win. The Royal ended the three game home stand with one win, two losses.

Montreal's next game is scheduled for Friday, Feb 23 as their cross town rivals, the Quebec City Kebekwa will visit the Royal. Montreal, who won a controversial game on Jan 9 in Quebec City expects the game to be a very physical one. Tip off is scheduled for 7pm. For more information, call 514 872 6644 or visit www.montrealroyal.com or www.abalive.com.

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