The Raleigh Firebirds are Advancing to the Next Round of the Playoffs!

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Happy Monday Firebirds Fam! The Firebirds just capped off an eventful weekend of playoff hoops, defeating the Tampa Bay Titans in the 3rd game of their 3 game playoff series. I’ll catch you up to speed with everything that went down during the Firebirds’ playoff double header this past weekend, but first let’s hear quick word from today’s sponsor:

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Table of Contents

• The Firebirds Advance to the Next Round!

• This Weekend’s Key Performers

• Playoff Picture: Who will the Firebirds face next?

The Firebirds Advance to the Next Round!

The Raleigh Firebirds Are Flying High! 🦅🔥 

The Raleigh Firebirds rise from a 1-0 series deficit and win two consecutive games to keep their season alive and advance to the next round of the playoffs! 🏆💪 

After falling short in game 1 with the final score of 117-99, the Firebirds take game 2 and 3 to steal the series against the Tampa Bay Titans!🚨

📊 Final Scores:

• Game 2: 130-110 🔥

• Game 3: 120-113 💥

With two straight W’s sending us to the next round, the Firebirds are getting hot at the right time! 🔥🔥 They have won 10 of their last 12 games dating back to the regular season. Lets keep the wins coming and soar high as we fly to the quarter finals🔥 

🙌Huge shoutout to the Firebird fans in attendance this past weekend, we could not have rallied to two straight W’s without the noise and energy from our home crowd!

This Weekend’s Key Performers

Game 2: Julian Gamble and Ahmad Abdullah

Julian Gamble came up big for the Firebirds in game 2 🔥 He led the team in points and rebounds, collecting a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds respectively. He also shot an accurate 68.8% from the field and collected 6 assists on the road to a game 2 victory.

Ahmad Abdullah had a clutch showing for the Firebirds in this elimination game as well, scoring 18 points while shooting 62.5% from the field. Ahmad was scoring accurately from all over, shooting a perfect 100% (5/5) from the free throw line and impressive 60% (3/5) from behind the 3 point line.

Game 3: Shaq Dance and Daequon Antoine

What a showing from Shaq Dance in a win or go home scenario 🔥 He showed out in game 3, with a big 33 point and 13 rebound double-double. His performance led all Firebirds in points and rebounds.

Daequon Antoine had himself a big offensive showing as well in game 3! He had 30 points, while shooting 62.5% from the field and 80% from the free throw line. Daequon had the hot hand from behind the arc, going 3 of 6 (50%) from 3 point range.

Playoff Picture: Who will the Firebirds face next?

Pictured above is an updated version of the TBL playoff picture. After punching their ticket for the quarterfinals, the Firebirds will go up against the Frederick Flying Cows. These two teams are not unfamiliar from one another, as the two squads faced off in the Frederick Flying Cows home arena to cap off the Firebirds’ regular season. Although they came up short in that game, the Firebirds will look to get revenge against the Flying Cows with their season on the line in the next round of the playoffs!

Make sure to stay tuned for Wednesday's edition, as we will go over all the details for the Firebird’s next playoff matchup against the Frederick Flying Cows and any exciting news coming up!

Until then,

-Nicky