Fourth Season (2009)
The Slam were unable to repeat as IBL Champions in 2009, as they were defeated in the third round of the playoffs by the eventual champions, the Los Angeles Lightning. The Slam reached the third round by finishing the regular season first in the IBL's North Division with a 16-4 record and earning a first round bye in the playoffs. Bellingham defeated the Tacoma Tide in the second round, 116-111, before losing to Los Angeles 132-121. With their two playoff games included, the Slam finished the 2009 season with a 17-5 record.
The 2009 season also saw the Slam's home court winning streak of 19 games broken in their season opener to the Seattle Mountaineers, although following the loss the Slam went on to win their remaining nine home games. The Slam averaged 524 fans per home game and 240 fans per road game in 2009.
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