Prowlers Steal Victory from Aviators 109-108 on Game-Winning Block!
Prowlers Edge Aviators in Thriller Thanks to Late Defensive Stand
DENVER – In a heart-stopping Pro League contest that came down to the final possession, the Denver Prowlers snatched a dramatic 109-108 victory from the Atlanta Aviators Saturday night. The Prowlers, trailing by a single point with seconds remaining, forced a crucial turnover and stifled an Atlanta shot attempt to secure a win that felt like a playoff preview.
The Aviators, led by a dominant performance from Adrik Petrov, controlled much of the second half, building a lead that stretched into double digits early in the fourth quarter. However, the Prowlers, fueled by a raucous home crowd, clawed their way back. Chloe Chang hit a pivotal three-pointer with under two minutes to play, and Amelie Dubois added key baskets to narrow the gap.
The pivotal moment arrived with Denver clinging to a one-point lead. Atlanta’s Adrik Petrov, who had been sensational all night, drove to the basket for a potential game-winner. But Maya Reed, with a timely block, denied the shot, securing possession for the Prowlers. After a quick inbound, the Aviators were forced into an immediate foul, sealing the Prowlers’ improbable comeback.
“We never gave up,” said Prowlers guard Aris Caldwell, who dished out five assists. “Even when they went on runs, we stayed composed and trusted each other. That block by Maya was just incredible – pure heart.”
Adrik Petrov powered the Aviators with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Yasmine Sharif added 17 points and 6 rebounds. For the Prowlers, Chloe Chang led the scoring with 14 points, supplemented by 13 points from Ewa Nowak and 12 from Amelie Dubois. Maya Reed’s all-around effort, including 11 rebounds and the game-saving block, was instrumental.
“This is the kind of game you want to be a part of,” commented Prowlers Head Coach Elena Petrova. “Atlanta played tough, but our defense stepped up when it mattered most. We learned a lot tonight.”
Key Notes:
- Adrik Petrov (ATL) led all scorers with 25 points.
- Maya Reed (DEN) recorded the game-winning block.
- The Prowlers shot just 58.6% from the free-throw line (17/29).
- Atlanta secured 47 total rebounds to Denver’s 45.
- Denver’s ball movement was superior, with 23 assists to Atlanta’s 17.