Norrköping has rebuilt a part of the team ahead of this year and did not get it to sue initially. Not only did they fail to win matches, they also criticized the import players who were brought in to make a difference. After a match in November, coach Mikko Riipinen talked that he wanted to see more of especially Jeril Taylor and Tire Gathright.
They both accounted for 17 points in tonight's match, most of all in the home team.
Anes Zekovic accounted for 12 points and scored two fairly simple points at the end of the match, where he remained in the basket and enjoyed the audience's cheers.
- That was the two easiest points for me. But it was crazy shot, to do it at home in front of this crowd.
The fact that the team has started to find the right has a lot to do with being able to become more of a unit rather than just individuals.
- We got better every day and started playing for each other. We have different roles and everyone is involved. That's the key, we can die for each other.
Heavy loss for Jämtland who has had a tough time with player absence during the season. Several players were injured and Jaan Puidet, who missed four matches with a broken thumb, fell on an ice spot and broke a knuckle.
Jämtland recruited a new player for today's match, Australian Marshall Nelson, who accounted for four points in the match.
- It's been a rollercoster for us this year. Many players in and out and we have a lot to work on, says Jämtlands RT Guinn.