Calgary’s defence-to-offence formula was on full display in a 105-76 win over the Saskatchewan Rattlers on Friday night, clinching second place in the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s Western Conference. Article content

Twenty Rattlers’ turnovers led to 28 points for the host Surge (16-7), including high-flying finishes to wow the crowd at the WinSport Events Centre in another signature performance. Article content Article content

After trailing by two after the first quarter, the Calgary defence locked in and held Saskatchewan (6-17) to 18 points or fewer in each of the final three quarters.

Surge head coach Kaleb Canales said the intensity picked up after the opening 10 minutes.

“We played our brand of basketball — defence-to-offence. (It’s been) our identity all year, our s

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