Xplosion Win Third Straight Behind Krauser
Published on December 21, 2007 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Pittsburgh Xplosion News Release
PITTSBURGH, December 21, 2007 - Led by Carl Krauser's 24 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds, the Pittsburgh Xplosion beat East Kentucky, 126-116.
With the score tied at 93 midway through the fourth quarter, Krauser took over. On Pittsburgh's next two possessions, Krauser hit a pair of three pointers to put the Xplosion up for good at 99-93. Krauser added assists on the Xplosion's next two possessions, turning a close game into a runaway victory for the Xplosion.
"I can't say enough about his performance," head coach Carlos Knox said. "He was a dominant force out there tonight."
Pittsburgh won the first quarter, giving the Xplosion 15 consecutive quarter point wins. The Xplosion led by as many as 12 in the second quarter, but an 11-0 run by East Kentucky over the last 2:53 of the half gave the Miners a 55-51 advantage heading into the locker room.
The game remained tight until Krauser came to life. Robert Morris graduate Chaz McCrommon led the Xplosion with 29 points and 12 rebounds. The Xplosion took six quarter points from the Miners. Pittsburgh will travel to East Kentucky Sunday afternoon at 4:05 PM.
The Xplosion played without leading scorer Antonio Graves, who is in negotiations to play in the France Pro A League with Pau-Orthez. The transaction is pending, but the Xplosion will likely be without Graves for the remainder of the season.
"Antonio Graves is one of my favorite players in the CBA, period," Knox said. "And I hate to lose him, but that's what the minor leagues are about."
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