Gigantes de Carolina (men's basketball)

The Gigantes de Carolina is a Puerto Rican professional basketball team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional based in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Gigantes de Carolina
LeaguesBSN
Founded1971
Dissolved2009
ArenaGuillermo Angulo Coliseum
LocationCarolina, Puerto Rico
Team colorsRed and Black
PresidentJoel Katz
Head coachJoel Katz
Championships0

History

In 2008, the Gigantes advanced to the league's "Super 6" semifinals. The team earned a lead in this phase and came close to receiving a guaranteed spot in the league's final by defeating the Cangrejeros de Santurce in the final stages of the "Super 6".[1] The Gigantes entered this series with only two games left for qualification.[2] However Santurce won the second game with score of 99–83.[3] Carolina eventually won the series and eliminated Santurce.[4] The Gigantes and the Capitanes were the teams that advanced to the finals.[5] The series extended to seven games, with both teams winning three games at home.[6] Arecibo won the seventh game with scores of 99–94.[7]

References
  1. Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón (2008-06-12). "Los Gigantes hieren de muerte al rey Santurce" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
  2. "Carolina y Arecibo tras la final" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
  3. Lester Jiménez (2008-06-13). "¡Están vivos!" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-06-13.
  4. Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón (2008-06-14). "¡GIGANTE! TRIUNFO PARA CAROLINA" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  5. Lester Jiménez (2008-06-16). "Carolina vs. Arecibo: final candente" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
  6. Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón (2008-06-27). "¡Todo o nada en la 'Petaca'!" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
  7. Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón (2008-06-28). "Buster se crece y los Capitanes reinan" (in Spanish). Primera Hora. Retrieved 2008-07-01.
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