Punahou 10, Kamehameha 8, end Q1
Both teams applying tight defensive pressure. Kamehameha using a 2-1-2 halfcourt press, not real tight but enough to slow Punahou’s fastbreak.
Punahou 23, Kamehameha 20, halftime
The Buffablu got nice shooting from Dayson Watanabe to open a 10-point lead, but let it slip. Kamehameha’s patient halfcourt offense is making Punahou’s man defense work. Noa Kinimaka sank a 23-foot trey from the top just before the half.
Kamehameha 39, Punahou 34, end Q3
Strong defensive work by the Warriors, who pulled off their 2-1-2 halfcourt pressure. Eight points in the quarter by Jaycob Smith.
Kamehameha 48, Punahou 42, 1:02
Punahou rallied to take a 42-39 lead, but it’s been all Warriors since. J.B. Kam just fouled out.
Kamehameha 48, Punahou 45, final
Punahou misses four 3-point shots in the final 40 seconds, including a 22-footer by Watanabe at the buzzer. ILH gauntlet is fun for fans, brutal for the teams.
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