1997-98 POBA season

The 1997–98 POBA season was the third season of the Pacific Ocean Basketball Association. The regular season started September 21st, 1997, and the playoffs began January 23rd, 1998.
== Notability ==
This season is notable for the start of a rivalry between the Harlem Globetrotters (now Atlanta Hawks) and the London Lancers (now Manchester Mermen). The Hellhill Heat, (whom went 0-12), chose Michael Scorn as their first overall pick. Scorn would play 10 seasons, with two All-Star games and one playoffs MVP. The season was also notable for the Pacific Cup winners Rock Bottom Racketeers, (whom went 11-1), choking a 2-0 series lead to the eventual playoff winners, the Harlem Globetrotters.
== Standings ==
Coming soon
== Playoffs ==
=== Quarterfinals ===
* (4) Harlem Globetrotters def. (1) Rock Bottom Racketeers
* (2) London Lancers def. (3) Atlanta Aces
=== Finals ===
* Game 1: Harlem def. London (98–91)
* Game 2: London def. Harlem (100–81)
* Game 3: Harlem def. London (132–129 OT)
* Game 4: Harlem def. London (122–89)*
* Game 5: Harlem def. London (99–98)
* Harlem wins series 4-1
*largest win in POBA finals history
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