AURORA, Colo. — Playoff basketball brings out the best games of the season.
That was on full display Saturday night when Smoky Hill hosted Rocky Mountain in the second round of the 5A playoffs.
Smoky Hill, the No. 11 seed in the Class 5A postseason bracket, did just enough to survive an upset bid from No. 22 Rocky Mountain with a thrilling 56-51 victory to advance to the Sweet 16.
The Buffaloes made a couple of key plays late in regulation, including a monster slam dunk by Anthony Harris Jr., to secure the victory.
Smoky Hill will face No. 6 Eaglecrest in the Sweet 16 on Wednesday. The Raptors defeated No. 27 Highlands Ranch 68-45 earlier on Saturday to advance.
Rocky Mountain's season ends with a 14-11 overall record.
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