The Winnipeg Sea Bears are heading to the Western Conference Final after a 99-88 playoff victory over the Saskatoon Mamba.<\/p>\n
Jelani Watson-Gayle led Winnipeg with 27 points off the bench, while Xavier Moon added 20 points and nine assists in the playoff win.<\/p>\n
Winnipeg also received 20 points and nine assists from Xavier Moon, while Isiah Osborne finished with 19 points. Trey McGowens added 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists.<\/p>\n
The Sea Bears shot 42 per cent from the field and connected on 13 three-pointers. Winnipeg also forced 19 Saskatoon turnovers while committing just two.<\/p>\n
Sea Bears capitalize on turnovers<\/p>\n
Winnipeg turned Saskatoon’s mistakes into 28 points, while the Mamba did not record any points off turnovers.<\/p>\n
The Sea Bears also held a 26-14 advantage in fast-break points and received 32 points from their bench, compared with 12 for Saskatoon.<\/p>\n
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Winnipeg built its largest lead to 18 points despite being outrebounded 48-35. Saskatoon held advantages in points in the paint, 42-34, and second-chance points, 15-6.<\/p>\n
The Mamba shot 47 per cent from the field and 89 per cent from the free-throw line.<\/p>\n