Egoli Magic are crowned BNL champions

Miguel Ferrao

Egoli Magic - S.Panthers 85-76

Egoli Magic clinched BNL title. They overcame Soweto Panthers in the championship game tonight. Magic outrebounded Panthers 63-40 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Panthers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for naturalized Portuguese forward Miguel Ferrao (205-96) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 21 rebounds. The former international power forward Reece Prinsloo (203-91) helped adding 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Magic players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Lehlogonolo Tholo (182-92) with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Kabelo Kubayi scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Egoli Magic: M.Ferrao 25+21reb+2ast, R.Prinsloo 14+11reb+1ast, M.Skhumbuzo 11+8reb+1ast, L.Igor 11+4reb+1ast, K.Briarley 9+2reb+2ast, M.Thibi 6+1reb+3ast
S.Panthers: L.Tholo 25+5reb+7ast, B.Gleen 15+3reb, K.Kabelo 14+4reb+1ast, K.Given 6+11reb+1ast, C.Kabasele 6+2reb, K.Thandokuhle 4+7reb