Pranav Prince Powers Mumbai Titans to Victory Against Hyderabad Falcons in InBL Pro U25
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Synopsis
On February 10, Pranav Prince's exceptional play led the Mumbai Titans to their first season win, defeating the Hyderabad Falcons 95-79 in the InBL Pro U25 league at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium. The game showcased impressive performances from key players, including Liam Judd and Lamar Patterson.
Key Takeaways
- Pranav Prince led the Titans with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
- Liam Judd contributed significantly with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
- Lamar Patterson made a strong debut, adding 15 points.
- The Titans executed a vital 12-0 run in the final quarter.
- The victory marked the Titans' first win of the season.
New Delhi, Feb 10 (NationPress) Pranav Prince showcased an outstanding performance, propelling the Mumbai Titans to their inaugural win of the season, defeating the leading Hyderabad Falcons 95-79 in the InBL Pro U25 basketball league at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium on Monday.
Prince was a force on both sides of the court, tallying 15 points, 11 rebounds, and a pivotal block that energized the audience. Liam Judd also made significant contributions with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Lamar Patterson, a former NBA player, made a notable debut, adding 15 points and eight rebounds.
Prince and Judd scored several tough transition baskets, providing the Titans with a slight advantage early in the quarter. Nevertheless, the Falcons responded by increasing their defensive pressure, disrupting the guards, forcing turnovers, and capitalizing on fast breaks to equalize the score. As the quarter advanced, Callum Dalton took charge in the paint, assisting the Falcons in establishing a seven-point lead.
Dalton continued to keep his defenders on their toes as the second quarter commenced, but foul trouble forced him to the bench. During his absence, Dalph Panopio seized the opportunity, narrowing the gap, while Pranav Prince thrilled the crowd with an impressive alley-oop.
The contest remained tightly contested as halftime drew near, with Judd executing a powerful transition dunk for the Titans. However, Alex Robinson and Kushal Singh countered for the Falcons, collaborating to provide them with a slim three-point advantage at halftime.
The fight continued fiercely in the third quarter, with both teams unwilling to yield. The Falcons sought to gain an advantage by leveraging their size to dominate the paint. Rishabh Mathur rewarded their strategy with a timely three-pointer, while Dalton delivered another clutch finish to end the quarter with a four-point lead for the Falcons.
The Titans emerged aggressively in the final quarter, with Pranav Prince and Lamar Patterson asserting their control in the paint on offense as their defense tightened, triggering an impressive 12-0 run. They maintained their dominance as Elijah Puna and Patterson consistently found the basket, while Prince showcased a highlight-reel block on Alex Robinson Jr.’s layup attempt, igniting the crowd's excitement. Ultimately, the Titans triumphed with a 95-79 victory over the Falcons.
