NBL News- Tigers give finger to Bullets- Grand Final Beckons

On the back of a strong performance from MVP Chris Anstey (26 point 13 rebounds) the Melbourne Tigers are though to their third consecutive NBL Grand Final series beating Brisbane 2-0 overall. After the 115-112 defeat the tigers Centre stood mid court with both middle fingers raised after being taunted by the Brisbane crowd most of the evening. He may face scrutiny from the NBL commission following these actions. They follow a spiteful encounter and a rivalry that goes back to last seasons Grand Final series.

On several possessions Tigers forward and former NBA player Sean Lampley taunted the Bullets bench after dunks and key plays. He scored 23 points and made some huge plays in the fourth quarter. Bullets guard Mick Hill urged his team to hit back "I said to the guys someone needs to take it back at this guy he's basically disrespecting us on our home floor," He and forward Dave Thomas where huge. Thomas finishing with 26 point and a key steal and dunk in overtime.

Melbourne will face the winner of the Perth-Sydney Semi final series currently tied at 1-1 with game 3 to be played in Sydney.