MONDAY
Div 1
2nd ranked Benders wins a resounding victory over the unlucky 3rd rank Bone Collectors in a game that had the winners go on scoring runs that werent answered in time. Top scorers in this game were, Dan W ( 16 ) top scoring for his team, & Luke Rich ( 12 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Jerome T ( 17 ) , & Jamie C ( 15 ). Benders coming into this game with some energy getting the ball to Dan W who was slicing it up in the mid range and making the D commit to him to draw out the defenders to get the bigs to notch a few which was answered back by Jerome T who was looking to score this game despite the heavy D on him. Bone Collectors had their game going well only down 3 at the half, which would make all the difference as the game went on. Benders kept up the attack and went back and forth until the last minutes when Bone Collectors were able to get a 3 to go for the potential lead which was waved off leading us to garbage time where Benders closed out the game with free throws sending Bone Collectors home early despite a great game against a solid team!
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1st place Shaqtn’ a Fools needed someone to step up and hit the game winner against 4th ranked Bitter Sweet Ballers in a back and forth game holding the crowd in suspense Top point getters in this game were, Jack H ( 29 ) leading his team & Lachy CR ( 8 ) . The other teams' top scorers were; Kitiloni Bailey ( 26 ) , & Andrew Bailey ( 5 ). Shaqtn’ a Fools coming into the playoffs with the best record in the Div and looked shaky at the start of the game, Bitter Sweet Ballers getting out running and putting in some work on D leading the game by more than 10 at one point looking like they were on the home stretch..Kiti was on fire and going where he wanted on the court getting his stroke going putting Shaqtn’ a Fools on notice. Bitter Sweet Ballers were up by 7 at the half looking good till Lach C hit 2 threes and Jack put in a few unanswered to bring the game close again. The final moments Bitter Sweet Ballers were still in control till jack hit a 3, Jake L hit 2 free throws, then it was the final play. Bitter Sweet Ballers defended well but Jack H scraped up a missed jumper and put in in the hoop to get ahead by 1 to the relief of Shaqtn who got away with a lucky win this game on a great team. Bitter Sweet Ballers end their season early after a great season leaving it all on the floor! Shaqtn go on to the Grand Finals again to see if they can redeem their loss last season!
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Div 2
1st place Foy Boys had better offense than the defense of their opponent, 3rd ranked Buckled Knees in a game that started close but ended one sided. Top performers in this game were, Ryan S & Matt R ( 10ea ) leading the way & Liam S ( 9 ) . Their opponents had top scorers too, and they were; Luke H ( 6 ) , & Mitch Reeves ( 4 ). Foy Boys taking the loss last week to heart and came out firing with some big guns against the smaller Buckled Knees who were small ballin and trying to get jumpers over the stakced zone from Foy Boys. Buckled Kneeshad Luke H top score for his team, but it wasnt enough as Foy Boys ran away with it and didnt stop all game keeping the pace up and staying in gear for the coming challenge of the Grand Finals which they look to compete their mission and get a chip! Buckled Knees go home early who competed well in a tough div but have to hang up the boots till next season to get another chance to get back to this point!
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Div 3
2nd ranked Average Joes went back and forth but held the lead most of the game against 3rd place Orange Peelers in a physical matchup that will set the tone for next time. Top scorers in this game were, Neale ( 13 ) getting the team high in points & Will ( 12 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Amura J ( 14 ) leading his squad , & Omar Nemer ( 13 ). Average Joes had their squad ready to go this game, and looked ot try and get Orange Peelers on the back foot early, which they did after they worked out how they can be effective against the physical Orange Peelers. Average Joes were able to get on the break and share the ball around to keep the Orange Peelers swinging left and right to keep them guessing. Orange Peelers had Amura step up and get his point on the break and from deep. He was backed up by Omar who was heavily guarded this game and forcing the action to try and get his team back in the game. Orange Peelers finish their season early after riding the top of the ladder most season in a stacked div. Average Joes go onto the Grand Finals and look to get one to go after this solid win!
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1st ranked LA ICONS took the game second half from the 5th place Sweet Azz and pushed it all the way to the end. Top scorers in this game were, George Skarvelis ( 21 ) getting team high in the win & Samuel Howe ( 16 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Samuel H ( 30 ) stepping up for his team , & Nick ( 8 ). LA ICONS taking the 1st half to warm up as they took on the much younger Sweet Azz crew who were low on numbers and missing some crucial peices but pu in work anyway to try and steal this win from LA ICONS. At the start of the 2nd half the ICONS were up by 1 and came out with some big time hustle and renews energy putting a in a 35-19 run which was the finishing blow sending Sweet Azz home early despite a great season against some big and experienced teams! ICONs go to the Grand Finals to face Average Joes in a blockbuster game that surely wont disappoint!
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Div 4
1st place Dunkings left it till the final moments after a huge scoring run against 4th ranked Bandicoots and luckily scraped up a solid close out victory Top scorers in this game were, Dan Muller ( 13 ) leading the way & Sam B ( 12 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Matt W ( 13 ) , & Chili O & Scott P ( 6 ). Dunkings came out with some streaky shooting, the 3 pointers not falling and not much going their way leaving them in a 27-16 hole that seemed to be the end of the game until the 2nd half. Bandicoots had Matt W hit some big jumpers for his points but Dan M started hitting 3s 2nd half sparking a run and the boys chipped in, Sam and Hayden hitting some big shots to get back in the game then close out the game on free throws leaving the Bandicoots shaking their heads wondering what happened. a 30-14 was the 2nd half swing that Dunking served up to the Bandicoots who go home early after a pretty good season in a competitive Div! Dunkings go to the Grand Finals to see if they can add to their total!
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2nd ranked Gong Heavy just able to get the win by a bucket or so vs 3RD place BD Ballers and was victorious this round, thanks to some players putting in work. Top scorers in this game were, Ali Mousavi ( 15 ) leading his team & Paul Galea ( 13 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Zen RH ( 17 ) , & Cam B ( 16 ). Gong Heavy looked determined and ready to give it to BD Ballers this game as they put the clamps down on defense hoping to slow down Cam B and Zens scoring looks and get some momentum going. BD Ballers were on top of things and were up by 7 at the half, looking good and seemingly in control. But Gong Heavy werent ready to go home yet, and this half they had Paul G put in a bunch of buckets late to swing the lead into the Gong Heavys favor which they never let go of, a 23-14 2nd half notching the win this game sending BD Ballers home early after playing well and ranking above some tough teams this season! Gong Heavy go tot he Grand Finals and look to get their first chip!
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