The Brampton Honey Badgers and the Winnipeg Sea Bears emerged victorious in their respective conference finals, setting up a showdown in the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship series. The Sea Bears, led by three-time CEBL MVP Xavier Moon, defeated the Vancouver Bandits 107-96, securing a spot in the final against the Honey Badgers. On the other side, Brampton clinched the Eastern title with a 91-81 win over the Niagara River Lions.
This championship series marks a departure from the traditional single-game format, with the winner determined by a best-of-three series. The first game is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET, with Brampton hosting before the action shifts to Winnipeg for Games 2 and potentially 3.
Moon played a pivotal role in leading the Sea Bears to their first-ever final, scoring 24 points in the absence of injured star Teddy Allen. Winnipeg’s victory also saw strong performances from local player Simon Hildebrandt and Isiah Osborne, who sealed the win with a game-winning three-pointer.
Both Moon and Hildebrandt made significant contributions, with each sinking four three-pointers to propel Winnipeg to victory. Moon’s return to the league after a five-year hiatus has been instrumental in the Sea Bears’ success this season.
In the Eastern final, the Honey Badgers were boosted by standout performances from Tyrese Hunter, Sean East II, and Trentyn Flowers, who combined for 59 points in the win over the River Lions. Brampton’s victory showcased their depth and determination as they aim to secure their second CEBL championship.
With the upcoming championship series, Brampton has the opportunity to join an elite group of teams, including Niagara and the Edmonton Stingers, as multiple-time CEBL champions. Fans can catch all the action live on CBC Gem and CBCSports.ca as the Honey Badgers and Sea Bears battle for the title.
