It was a superb efficiency from the Metal in entrance of 4000 followers at a bought out Stadium Southland to ebook their first closing since 2018.
They may meet the Northern Mystics in Auckland on Saturday.
It’s a gutting finish for the Tactix, who’re denied the prospect for back-to-back titles and had a powerful season.
However the Metal have been slick throughout the court docket in a well-deserved victory.
The Metal got here out on fireplace and led 17-11 on the first break. Captain Georgia Heffernan nailed a two-pointer on the finish to present the Metal a wholesome lead.
However that second quarter was a masterclass.
They put their foot down and at one level held a 10-point lead till the Tactix responded by means of the latter a part of the quarter.
Nonetheless, the Metal held a 32-24 lead at halftime.
The Tactix had a significantly better third quarter however the Metal nonetheless led 48-40 on the break.
Extra in tomorrow’s Otago Each day Instances.
