The Mandurah Magic have won the NBL1 West men’s championship in the most spectacular of fashions with a stunning 91-89 win over the Willetton Tigers in the Grand Final.
Mandurah ended the game on a 11-3 run to storm home to the title, with Joel Murray hitting the game winner in the dying seconds to send the Magic fans into raptures at RAC Arena. Murray scored five points in the last 36 seconds in a clutch performance for the ages.
THE MANDURAH MAGIC ARE MITSUBISHI MOTORS NBL1 WEST CHAMPIONS ?
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IN THE GAME OF THE SEASON, THE MAGIC BEAT THE TIGERS 91-89 ?
From last on the ladder in 2023, to the last team left in 2024 ? pic.twitter.com/OnH5VFk9QR
Murray’s epic game earned him Finals MVP honours, as he notched 30 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Joel Murray is the NBL1 West Finals MVP ?
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30 points, seven rebounds and countless clutch plays, this 24-year-old has a bright future in basketball ? pic.twitter.com/mW0Ho6G7LQ
The Magic will now represent the NBL1 West in the Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 National Finals. Click here to buy tickets.
