Marvin Addy admits the three-pointer which took Worthing Thunder to Birmingham was the biggest shot of his basketball career.

The 24-year-old guard unleashed a three-pointer two seconds from the end of overtime to clinch a 108-105 success at home to Plymouth in last Saturday's Trophy semi-final.

Addy's unerring finish sparked a court invasion from some fans as the Leisure Centre staged one of those nights it seemed might have gone forever when the Bears departed.

Those jubilant supporters were sent back when the officials ruled there were still two seconds remaining.

The party, however, was soon back in full swing as Plymouth failed to save the game with their last hit-and-hope effort.

Addy revealed a miss by the visitors' Dean Williams convinced him it was going to be Thunder's night.

He said: "I remember it really well. Williams hit a big three for them and Lavoris Jerry got one for us.

"Then Gaylon Moore shot two free throws for us and missed them both and Williams had an almost open lay-up and that trickled round the rim and stayed out.

"When he missed that one I thought 'this is our chance'.

"I saw Lavoris get the rebound and make the half court. Then he called Danny (Hildreth) to run the play.

"Danny drove to the middle of the key and then I just saw the ball coming out to me and I was wide open.

"When I shot the ball the place went quiet. There was a kind of silence, then everyone went mad when it went in.

"I thought there was still time on the clock and I was just running back to play defence but Nick O'Harabe jumped on me and then so did everyone else off the bench."

It was ironic Thunder's three-point shooting should settle the game in their favour.

They have struggled in that department this season but were 50 per cent on Saturday, making eight of 16.

Addy has seen plenty of NBL and local action in London but admitted: "That is the biggest shot I have hit.

"I have hit shots at the end of games before but not that with much importance."

The former Westminster Warrior, who earns a living selling CDs and coaching basketball to youngsters, knows why Thunder were not finding the target from long range in previous games.

He said: "We were thinking we were better shooters than we really are. On Saturday we were a bit more selective and it paid off.

"It was a very good team effort. Danny drove and drew the whole defence."

Addy was just as instrumental in last season's semi against Plymouth.

By contrast, he failed to hit a shot in a nightmare final as Thunder crashed to Teesside at the Sheffield Arena.

This time they tackle the same opponents but in a different venue, with the NIA in Birmingham staging finals day.

Addy admitted: "I didn't even turn up at last year's final but that's just part of the learning experience. There will not be a repeat."

Thunder remain well placed in the Conference but cannot afford a home setback against Manchester Magic tomorrow (4pm).

British 6ft.4ins forward Antony Haase has been scoring regularly for Magic of late but Addy is convinced his side will make it four wins from five.

He said: "It's a tough game for us. We can't afford to slip but if we are going to win we will have to earn it."

Thunder are already selling tickets for NIA. They are priced £20 (£15 concessions) with coach travel also available.

Details of Sunday's game by calling the club on (01903) 507889 or by checking worthing-thunder.org.uk