Masic Runs Wild as Portland Steals Thrilling Overtime Victory!

The Portland Pilots secured a thrilling 101-90 overtime win over the Denver Pioneers, thanks in large part to an outstanding performance from Vukasin Masic. Masic led the charge for Portland, scoring 27 points, including a crucial eight points in the decisive double overtime period.

Portland's victory was a hard-fought one, as the Pilots struggled to gain a decisive advantage throughout the game. Despite entering the final quarter with a seven-point lead, the Pilots found themselves trailing in the final minutes of regulation.

Their determination and perseverance ultimately paid off, however, as they managed to force not one but two overtime periods. It was during these periods that Masic truly found his form, sinking crucial shot after crucial shot to keep the Pioneers at bay.

Denver, to their credit, put forth a valiant effort of their own. The Pioneers were led by Nicholas Shogbonyo, who scored 20 points in the losing effort. Despite his impressive performance, however, Denver was simply unable to contain Masic during the overtime periods.

The win brings Portland's record to 3-5 on the season, while the Pioneers move to 3-6. It is clear that the Pilots still have much work to do if they hope to become a serious contender this year, but their thrilling victory over Denver was undoubtedly a step in the right direction. As the season wears on, fans will be excited to see if Masic and the Pilots can continue their winning form and make some noise in their conference.