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DURHAM SECURE PLAYOFF DEBUT

BRIXTON TOPCATS V DURHAM WILDCATS Brixton Recreational Centre, London. 13.03.11Ralph Bucci had a triple-double as Durham Wildcats secured their first-ever playoff appearance after beating Cheshire Phoenix 104-96 on the final day of the British Basketball League season.

Danny Huffor scored 26 points while Bucci added 16 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Wildcats romped into a 35-17 first quarter lead before resisting Cheshire’s fightback.

Manchester Giants claimed the final post-season berth ahead of Plymouth Raiders by using a second-half flurry to thrash London Lions 97-86.

Sheffield Sharks pipped Worcester Wolves to the runners-up spot on head-to-head with their 81-71 defeat of Plymouth.

On Saturday, Durham’s 113-81 rout of Birmingham Knights ensured the league rookies ended their campaign with a 0-35 record.

BBL Playoffs, 1st round.

Newcastle v Durham, Sheffield v Manchester, Worcester v London, Leicester v Cheshire

Final BBL standings 2013-14

 

P   Pl W L Pts
1 Newcastle Eagles 33 28 5 56
2 Sheffield Sharks 33 27 6 54
3 Worcester Wolves 33 27 6 54
4 Leicester Riders 33 23 10 46
5 Cheshire Phoenix 33 18 15 36
6 London Lions 33 16 16 32
7 Manchester Giants 33 14 19 28
8 Durham Wildcats 33 14 19 28
9 Plymouth Raiders 33 14 19 28
10 Glasgow Rocks 33 13 20 26
11 Surrey United 33 4 29 8
12 Birmingham Knights 33 0 33 0

 

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