They fought Air21 on a best-of-five series in the semifinals, the Express eventually won Game 1 on April 27, 2014, to take a 1–0 series lead. In the first three quarters, the Mixers dominated the game, but in the fourth quarter, The Express rallies back, even grabbed the lead 93–88, Asi Taulava on the final one minute and three seconds left on the game clock, drove and got a lay-up, but the Mixers asked for a traveling violation lead by Cone, and was eventually called for two technical fouls and was ejected. The Express got four free throws and sank three of it, to extend the lead, 98–88, but Mays rallied back scoring 12 points in 53 seconds, The Mixers forced to get fouls, the game was even closed to a three-point lead after Sean Anthony missed the penalty freethrow, but the three point attempt of Mays did not went in, and the Express won Game 1, 100–103, Anthony was honored the Best Player of the Game. Game 2 was held on May 1, 2014, and the Mixers won it 82–75, the Mixers also won Game 3 on May 3, 2014 to take the 2–1 lead, 84–73.