Saturday, August 10, 2013

Playoffs: R2K vs Skull Gang


The Final matchup underway between R2K and Skull Gang. The winner of this game will take on DDN SeanBell for the championship. After a poor start by R2K thanks to way to many turnovers (7) in the first half, they would respond with a strong start in the second quarter, 43-34. Omari Lawrence would make his presence known with a high 10 points off the bench, including 2 3-pointers.  T2 for skull gang leads his team with 13.

Playoffs: DDNSeanBell vs. Rosedale TrailBlazers


  
That's it, the playoffs are here. After the Rosedale Trailblazers huge victory over the BK Stompers, they are taking on the top team in the league, DDN SeanBell.Surprisingly Rosedale as been in control of the game. Although DDN SeanBell has trailed, they would go on a run midway through the second quarter to get with 5, 32-37. Scoring leaders at the break, Al shep has 10 points for DDN SeanBell and Truck Bryant with  8 for Rosedale.

Big turn of events in the second half. After trailing for majority of the game, DDN SeanBell would start the quarter with a vengeance. Picked up defense and manage to erase the deficit by playing smart. The ability to draw fouls kept them on the foul line, 16-20. DDN SeanBell would also force turnovers and limit their own by taking care of the ball, by only commiting 4 in the fourth. Rosedale put up a good but would fall 81-77. DDNSeanBell will face the winner of the SkullGang/R2K matchup. Scoring leaders, Al Shep finished with 22 points, Truck Bryant and Kyle would score 15 points respectively.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

BK Stompers vs Rosedale Blazers


Final game of the day between the Bk Stompers and the Rosedale Blazers. This game is a must win for Rosedale to make the playoffs since they were defeated by Skull Gang yesterday. Getting into the playoffs clearly motivated the Rosedale Blazers early. They closed the half making 22 of their 36 shots giving them a huge 61-43 lead over the BK Stompers.

Once in the third, BK would knock down five 3-pointers to trim down the deficit however Rosedale knew that their playoff chances were on the line. They would continue to put space between themselves and the BK stompers, in the fourth the Rosedale Blazers would only miss 5 of their 20 shots. BK struggle offensively and lack of defense gave Rosedale a much needed victory, 105-86 and now have a spot in the playoffs. JoJo led his team with 24 points, while K-roc had 35 for the BK Stompers.

Next stop, Playoffs!

Skull Gang vs. G2Ent/TeamBang


We are a week away from the playoffs and championship game, where we will crown our 2013 Hoops in the Sun champions. First game up between Team Bang and Skull Gang. Team Bang off to a hot start  ending the first half with a 10 point lead, 41-31. They were given a 8 nothing start due to a delay of game and continued to take advantage throughout the first two quarters. Chris Smith, NBA standout currently playing for the Knicks summer league leads Skull Gang with 11 points. Brandon and Dre for Team Bang each have 8 points.


After trailing by 10, good defense and great offense will get them within 5 at the end of the third. With a little over 7 minutes left, Skull gang would get within 1, and then would take the lead for the first time  79-78. Down the stretch we would get the first tie at 80 apiece. 3:04 left in the game and we have yet another tie, which would quickly disappear with a And-1 by Team Bang. Final minute has gotten quite interesting with a three point game 92-89, 57.3 to go. Less than 10 seconds we would tie again at 94 to send the game into overtime.


During the additional minutes, Team Bang would make their next 6 shots, giving them a 104-98 lead. Team Bang would come out on top, 106-100. Irv would lead his team to victory with 22 points and Chris Smith finished with a high 32 points.