La Familia Books TBT Final Berth After Thrilling Alumni Championship Win Over JHX Hoops
La Familia is now one game away from claiming The Basketball Tournament's $2 million grand prize after defeating JHX Hoops (Kansas Alumni) 78-65 in the TBT Alumni Championship.
The atmosphere was electric from the opening tip, with La Familia seizing a 15-10 lead at the end of the first quarter after Archie Goodwin buried a fading 3-pointer. Goodwin continued to take over in the second quarter, throwing down a thunderous dunk following a steal and helping his team build a double-digit lead.
La Familia's relentless defense overwhelmed Kansas in the third quarter, outscoring JHX Hoops 21-7 and building a commanding 44-31 lead. The Wildcats forced turnovers, controlled the glass, and fed off the energy of the crowd.
Archie Goodwin finished with 28 points on 9-of-17 shooting and 5-of-10 from beyond the 3-point line, including a game-winning basket in the Elam Ending. His performance was instrumental in La Familia's victory.
La Familia's win cements their status as the TBT Alumni Champions and keeps Kentucky's dream of winning the tournament alive. The team will face either The Mecca or Davis Steel in the TBT Championship Game on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET inside Historic Memorial Coliseum, with the winner taking home the tournament's $2 million prize.
La Familia's victory is a testament to the team's cohesion and determination. They have made it to the championship game, and now they're just one win away from claiming the top prize.
The TBT Championship Game will be a thrilling matchup between La Familia and either The Mecca or Davis Steel. The winner will take home the tournament's $2 million prize, and it's sure to be an exciting game.
The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament. La Familia will face off against their opponents in the championship game, with the winner claiming the top prize.
Source: Yahoo Sports