The Gujarat Stallions etched their names in history by clinching the inaugural InBL Pro U25 championship with a sensational 77-69 comeback victory over Punjab Warriors at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Overcoming a halftime deficit, the Stallions showcased resilience and firepower to seize the prestigious title. (More Sports News)
The Warriors started strong, led by Lucas Barker and Uche Dibiamaka, who combined to establish an early five-point lead. Their aggressive defense and sharp shooting troubled the Stallions, who struggled to find rhythm early. However, Gujarat fought back through Jock Perry라이브 바카라 dominance in the paint and Trendon Hankerson라이브 바카라 precision from beyond the arc.
Punjab extended their lead to 10 points in the second quarter when Stokley Chaffee라이브 바카라 emphatic dunk sent their supporters into a frenzy. But the Stallions refused to back down, with Mandeep Singh라이브 바카라 impact off the bench proving to be a game-changer. His crucial 16 points, along with Hankerson라이브 바카라 consistent shooting, helped Gujarat trim the deficit to just two points at halftime.
The third quarter saw an intense defensive battle, with Punjab aiming to shut down Gujarat라이브 바카라 interior presence. However, Josh Duach capitalized on the Warriors' foul trouble, scoring seven quick points to swing the momentum in the Stallions' favour.
Entering the final quarter with a 10-point cushion, Gujarat expertly managed the clock, fending off Punjab라이브 바카라 late push led by Gurbaz Sandhu and Chaffee. With the game on the line, Hankerson and Singh delivered clutch three-pointers, sealing the victory and crowning the Stallions as the first-ever InBL Pro U25 champions.
BFI President Aadhav Arjuna and InBL Pro U25 Founder/Chairman Rupinder Brar presented the championship trophy to the jubilant Gujarat Stallions, while the Punjab Warriors were acknowledged as valiant runners-up. The post-match celebrations were electrified by a performance from Punjabi rap sensation Jazzy B, capping off a historic night for Indian basketball.
With this thrilling final, the InBL Pro U25 has firmly established itself as a major platform for emerging basketball talent, setting the stage for even bigger seasons ahead.
