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In a high-stakes GOM Intra V6 Woodenspoon matchup at Court A, Arena Sukan @ UNITEN this past Thursday, Dales Maverick came through when it mattered most, defeating SpaceYam 60-51 to keep their hopes alive and leave their opponents facing the dreaded Woodenspoon.
From the opening tip, both teams understood what was at stake. The game was physical and closely contested, with neither side willing to give an inch. Dales Maverick edged the opening quarter 16-13 before carrying a narrow advantage into halftime.
The turning point came in the third quarter, where Dales Maverick found another gear. A 19-12 run allowed the Maverick to create separation, as they tightened up defensively, limited SpaceYam's perimeter opportunities and controlled the boards.
Kor Chun Khuan led Dales Maverick with 11 points, consistently converting his opportunities, while Ahmad Yusman Faris Mohammed contributed 3 assists and provided a strong presence in the paint. SpaceYam refused to go quietly, responding with a 15-12 fourth-quarter rally, but Dales Maverick remained composed down the stretch to secure the nine-point victory.
SpaceYam were led by Muhammad Syukri Bin Mohd Haniff, who finished with a game-high 15 points, while Hadi added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Despite their individual efforts, SpaceYam struggled to find enough secondary scoring to recover from the Maverick's decisive third-quarter push.
For Dales Maverick, contributions throughout the rotation, including from Mohd Fadhil, proved crucial in a game where every possession carried extra weight. With the Woodenspoon on the line, Dales Maverick delivered when it mattered most. For SpaceYam, the loss leaves them with one unwanted prize still hanging in the balance — the Woodenspoon.
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