LEAP: Mitch Creek reaches for a dunk against the Perth Wildcats on Friday night during the Adelaide 36ers semi-final win. Picture: AAP
MITCH Creek is as close as he’s ever been to a National Basketball League championship after the Adelaide 36ers won through to the grand final series on Friday night.
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The Horsham export had 22 points and six rebounds as the 36ers came from behind to take game two in against the Perth Wildcats.
Perth had jumped out to a 13-point lead on their home court by quarter-time and continued to lead at every break despite Adelaide steadily eating into the lead.
Adelaide edged in front late in the contest and managed to holds on for an 89-88 win.
Melbourne United will host the first game of the grand final series at Hisense Arena on Friday night.
Stuart McGuckin
Sports Journalist
