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Social media reaction to the Championship Final
So that's it. We finally know our AJ Bell NBL champions for 2016/17 after University of Nottingham prevailed 3-1 over Team Derby in the Ultimate Smashdown at centre:mk.
Hundreds of fans packed centre:mk to watch all the action unfold as the two teams went head-to-head to lift the trophy, and with six Olympians taking to the court, it was the perfect finale to a memorable season.
Players, coaches and fans alike took to social media in their droves throughout the night, and for the final time this season, we round up the very best of their reaction.
Champions react...
NBL WINNERS!!! Hell yeah. So proud of my team!! 🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/7TmkvbHuvZ
— Jess Pugh (@jessRpugh)
WINNERS | We've won the 2017 Finals with an overall match win of 3-1! pic.twitter.com/26cSiLkWDT
— UoN NBL (@UoN_NBL)
Gracious in defeat...
Congrats to as they take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the final. Nonetheless immensely proud of all at pic.twitter.com/QH2uSZ84TQ
Familiar faces in the crowd...
At the at watching v Nottingham pic.twitter.com/QNttM8S4lu
— Gail Emms (@gailemms)
Buzzing to have caught a power play shuttle pic.twitter.com/mm6P9rW3HO
— Toby Penty (@TobyPenty)
Look who's poster was displayed at NBL finals tonight. Team Saxons!!! Congrats Nottingham. pic.twitter.com/mCrq2XGbRN
— Mike Tee (@miketee04)
