Each team had a domination game in this series. The deciding game was a tighter affair with the Canton Charge eliminating Sioux Falls 105-95 on Tuesday night.
The Sioux Falls Skyforce won a Central Division title and subsequently a first round playoff series with Canton. Game One handily went to the Charge 119-93.
A taut playoff-like atmosphere surrounded the matchup. The Canton Charge rose to the challenge by topping the Sioux Falls Skyforce 98-91 on Saturday afternoon.
The margin was closer Saturday night, but the Canton Charge still ride off with a 101-91 victory over Sioux Falls before a sold-out crowd at the Sanford Pentagon. Canton ends up with a weekend sweep.
Multiple second chances kept the Canton Charge in control of a 102-84 road win against the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Friday night at the Sanford Pentagon. The loss snapped a five-game win streak for the ‘Force.
As they prepare to do battle in Game 1 of their Best-of-3 series, Sioux Falls and Canton represent locations that are looking for their first NBADL Championship. In the historical sense, both these franchises are no strangers to championship basketball.
As the NBA Development League playoffs approach, the Canton Charge and Sioux Falls Skyforce can claim some similarities. One of those includes a fast start courtesy of a home heavy schedule.