James Girobili scores 38 as the Alchemists hold off the Sharks 107-102
LOS ANGELES — James Girobili matched his career high with 38 points and the Alchemists held off a late Sharks run for a 107-102 win at Alchemists Stadium on Monday night.
The Alchemists led 61-56 at halftime despite a 34-point second quarter from the Sharks, then took control with a 22-20 third quarter in which Girobili hit three of his five three-pointers. Cole Vantreese answered with 29 points and nine assists for Tampa Bay, cutting the gap to two with 1:12 left before Girobili closed it out from the free-throw line, where he went 9 of 10.
“We knew they would come back,” Girobili said. “Coach told us to keep the ball moving and trust the next pass. When it mattered, the guys found me.”
The Alchemists visit the L.A. Pirates on November 20 for the second Los Angeles derby of the season.
Comments (3)
Robert Stark
Thirty-eight points and nine free throws when it mattered. Girobili is playing the best basketball of his career.
Samantha Rodgers
Credit to the Sharks too, Vantreese was unbelievable in the second quarter. That bench run had me worried.
Jake Stevens
Agreed, but the defense in the last two minutes won it. Bring on the Pirates!