PORTLAND — Mario West slammed in a rebound with 15.1 seconds left to lead the Maine Red Claws to a 97-95 win over rival Springfield this afternoon. The win closed the three-game series 2-1 for Maine.

Jamar Smith had a game-high 20 points in the win, West finished with 12. Tiny Gallon had six clutch points in the game’s final minutes.

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DeShawn Sims of the Red Claws goes for a rebound against the Springfield Armor today at the Portland Expo. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

Maine (14-21) has a week off for the All-Star break, and returns home at 1 p.m. Feb. 24  against Rio Grande.