Luleå had the lead with 13 points a couple of times in the second period but lost it in the third when Jämtland took the lead with 56-54 and most in the Tile Temple probably thought it would work out.
- We have led by 5, 10 and even by 20 points and lost it in the third period.
We did it today too.
It was a super nice win and we made a good match.
When we are focused with our aggressive defensive game, Jämtland suits us well, says Luleå's Adam Rönnqvist to SBL Play after what was the best effort this season.
Luleå jerked despite a thin squad
It was remarkable that Luleå managed to push back Jämtland with such a thin squad.
Only three players sat on the bench, compared to Jämtland's seven.
Jämtland had to do without the points king Steve Harris (not Iron Maiden's founder ...) for the second match in a row.
- Luleå always plays hard and we did not have the intensity we wanted, that was the key.
It was not there today.
On Friday against Köping, we will have fire under the soles, promises Jämtland's captain Rt Guinn.