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Monday, April 15, 2019 - St. Louis, MO – The Finals:  So Close, but so far away.

The ABA Playoffs are complete and the Jacksonville Giants have arisen as the 2018-19 (4-peat) ABA National Champions after defeating the South Florida Gold 116-112.

The 2018-19 Playoffs were full of excitement and the drama lasted all the way to the last shot of the game with a chance for South Florida to tie or possibly win with 11.6 seconds left in the championship game.  However, the intensity began in the Qualifying Round when the Jacksonville Giants were down to the Port City Tornados by 14 points in the first half but the Giants eventually came back and outlasted the Tornados.  Then the South Florida Gold was tested by the Topeka Sizzlers who led the game late in the 4th quarter before being overcome by a late push by the Gold to keep their postseason alive.  San Francisco never made it to the tournament being hindered by winter storm flight cancellations.  And the Spirits fell to a tough Richmond Elite team.  In the end the teams ranked #1, #3, #4 and #9 in the Top 25 Power Rankings all advanced to the Final 4.  

All teams are now beginning to retool and preparedfor the upcoming season and their dreams of being the Champs.  However, for now, the Giants are the ABA's best for another season.

Follow the Spirits throughout the summer as they prepare to make the next step next season.  Congrats again to all of the 2018-19 Spirits and fans and thank you for your support.