Overtime thriller: the Alchemists beat the L.A. Pirates 118-112 in the derby

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles derby needed five extra minutes. Tied 104-104 after four quarters, the Alchemists outscored the L.A. Pirates 14-8 in overtime for a 118-112 win in front of a sold-out Alchemists Stadium.

Trey Halvorsen led the Pirates with 31 points and forced overtime with a step-back three with four seconds left in regulation. Darius Holloway owned the extra period with six straight points and two defensive rebounds, and Andre Kessington sealed it with a steal and a dunk at the other end.

“That is what this rivalry is about,” head coach Robert Frankson said. “Nobody gave an inch. I am proud of how we stayed together after their big shot.”