Pandas lead the series 1-0 MOUSTACHES (10-2 regular, 2-1 post) G Lewie Carson 11.5 ppg, 7.9 apg G Andrew James 13.8 ppg, 60% 3PT F James Torres 18.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg F Gareth Weaver 18.0 ppg, 8.1 rpg C Ben Jacobs 9.6 ppg, 8.5 rpg Wes Welker Sam Verigotta Luke Tyson Marquis Deen Don Boland @ PANDAS (9-3 regular, 3-0 post) G Steve Cambridge 13.8 ppg, 11.7 apg, league MVP G Raptor Vince 15.2 ppg, 2.0 spg F Luke Lukic 15.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg F Aaron Hunt 17.7 ppg, 10.8 rpg C Jono Chewie 15.0 ppg, 8.2 rpg Aaron O'Neill Ivan Ryabovol Chad Dyer Chocolate Jordan Rabbit Boy OVERVIEW After taking the first game on the road the Pandas are in prime position to win the series now. They've got to win just 2 of the remaining 4 games, 2 of which will be at home. This is the first of those games and now they must surely be series favourites. If the 3 clashes between the teams this season the Pandas have come out on top all 3 times. The 'Staches really struggled with forwards James Torres and Gareth Weaver both contained. G Andrew James was fantastic, hitting 10 of his 16 shots for 24 points to go with 5 boards and 6 assists and his backcourt teammate Lewie Carson was gallant in his battle against MVP point guard Steven Cambridge, but the lack of production in the frontcourt, usually a 'Staches strong point, couldn't be made up for. For the Pandas it was the usual performers standing up. F Aaron Hunt and G Steven Cambridge were fantastic and G Raptor Vince and F Luke Lukic were also solid. F Ivan Ryabovol was also great off the bench. PREDICTION After routing the Staches on their own home court the Pandas return to play in front of their crowd with home court advantage. Winning 3 of 3 so far is too much to look past. Pandas to have more of a fight as the 'Staches regain their offensive edge, but they'll win at home. Pandas by 4 (102-98) COVERAGE 100% live from 7:30pm AEST Monday July 9th
