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We need to extend the NBL grand final series

20th April, 2012
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20th April, 2012
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Unless you are a die hard NBL fan, you would have had no idea that the Perth Wildcats are trying to even up the three-game grand final series tonight against the New Zealand Breakers. You probably had no idea the season had even begun!

However, I’m one of those fans that wish the series would last a little longer than the current three games (or two if New Zealand win tonight).

I say bring back the five game series. It lets the fans see the best of the best going at it.

The NBL would be kicking themselves right now. They could have had five sellout games, which would have been great for the newspapers and the delayed telecast. Instead, Perth sell their game out in no time and the fans who missed out don’t get another chance to see their team in the big one.

This is a little disappointing if you ask me. The NBL are always claiming that attendance has grown over the last few years, so why not add a few extra games to a superb final series. I don’t think too many people will complain.

Tonight Perth have to hold home court to send this series into a deciding game back in NZ. The way Perth played the GC at home over the last couple of weeks was incredible.

If they can replicate that style of play, there will be a third game. I think they will be a little disappointed in not bringing home the win last week, especially with Thomas Abercrombie missing the game.

You can never be too confident with Perth, no matter where they have played this season. The Wildcats have squandered many a lead over the last six months. In the end, this tendency cost them top spot.

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It looks like Abercrombie will rest in this game and will play in the third. If that’s the case, I believe will Perth win and take lots of confidence back across the Tasman.

Even if you aren’t the biggest NBL fan, who wants to see the trophy back in New Zealand again? I certainly do not, and will be cheering for a Perth victory.

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