Div 1
5th place Shaqtin a Fools started strong and got the jump on 4th ranked Bone Collectors and it went to plan as they got a W on the backs of their scorers. Top scorers in this game were, Elliot Jones ( 22 ) top scoring for his team, & Andy K ( 14 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Reggie ( 18 ) , & Eddie ( 8 ). Shaqtin a Fools coming out looking for their scorers and got Elliot going early hitting shots and putting in some tough scoops. Reggie and Eddie from Bone Collectors were keeping the pressure on the inside defense hitting floaters and some put backs which allowed Bone Collectors to lead most of the way till the last minutes of the game when Andy K was able to get a few to go inside then Elliot closed the game out in garbage time for the advancement to the Semis for Shaqtin a Fools. Bone Collectors go home early despite a good season as one of the leading 3 point shooting teams in the Div.
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6th ranked Dellys Disciples wins a resounding victory over the unlucky 3rd place Scorgasms in a game that started close but ended one sided. Top point getters in this game were, Sean Q ( 26 ) leading his team & Jack M ( 15 ) . The other teams' top scorers were; Nick G ( 24 ) , & Steven ( 10 ). Dellys Disciples are all about playoffs and put their best foot forward this game against the always hustling and running Scorgasms . Nick G and Steve were strong on the drive and from 3 point range to get a combined 24 points in the loss. Sean Q was huge this game, almost getting a 30 piece, dominating inside whilst Jack M was hitting his 3 ball and pushing it into the middle of the zone. Scorgasms go home early after a great season and Dellys Disciples advance to the Semi Finals!
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Div 2
6th place Double Dribble went back and forth but held the lead most of the game against 3rd ranked Fat Pack in a grind of a game coming right down to the last few minutes to decide the winner. Top performers in this game were, David Snowy ( 10 ) leading the way & Shane R (9) & Jayke Z ( 8 ) . Their opponents had top scorers too, and they were; Heath B ( 10 ) , & Tavi W ( 8 ). Double Dribble were sharing the ball well this game and taking it into the teeth of the D to get their points. Fat Pack hustled hard and were getting some good looks from 3 and putting them in. Heath and Tavi kept the pressure on but the experienced veterans from Double Dribble succeded as Snowy, Shane and Jayke shared the team scoring with 27 combined to allow their team to advance to the next round of the playoffs. Fat Pack go home early after battle hard all season and pushing the top teams to their limits!
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4th place Gong Heavy was ready this time around for 5th ranked Average Joes and set the tone from the start, big mentions to the performers in this game. Top scorers in this game were, Paul Galea ( 34 ) getting the team high in points & Daniel R ( 13 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Ethan ( 13 ) leading his squad , & Matt ( 11 ). Gong Heavy looked mega hungry from the get go as from the tip they were off and runnings putting work in to keep the pace quick as they hit the fast break up to get an edge. Average Joes were tasked with chasing the shots to cover the scoring gap from the 1st half and Ethan and Matt helped out to get 24 together and hit some tough shots that were guarded by the feisty Gong Heavy defenders. Paul G was huge in the game with the game high 34 putting in some big shots from deep and some strong finishes inside, he was a beast and in full mamba mode! Daniel R was ready for the playoffs an stepped up too in the win which will advance them to the Semis. Average Joes go home early after a strong first half of the season leading up to this heartbreaking loss which sends them packing till next season.
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Div 3
5th ranked Raining 3s got a good win on the 4th ranked Orange Peelers and went back to the locker room with a solid Win. Top scorers in this game were, Damo Robins ( 16 ) getting team high in the win & Jarrod B ( 10 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Amura J ( 11 ) stepping up for his team , & Ali H & Ziad ( 6ea ). Raining 3s getting running straight after the first whistle, Damo was strong on the 3 point shot and strong inside on both ends to get the game high in this game, Jarrod B kept hitting the fast break up to get a tidy gap between them and Orange Peelers towrads the end of the 1st half. Amura J was heavily guarded but able to provide some buckets for Orange Peelers who were undersized and couldnt match the pace from Raining 3s this game as they took the win and progress to the Semis. Orange Peelers bow out after a good season looking to bounce back from this one.
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1st ranked Pippin aint easy shot the lights out against a helpless 8th place Sweet Azz , who underestimated the hustle of their opponent and copped a loss for it Top scorers in this game were, Curtis B ( 11 ) leading the way & Anthony K ( 9 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Alex OC ( 6 ) , & Lou, Paul & Teamu ( 2ea ). Pippin aint easy came out firing and looking for their runners who destroyed the fast break from the get go, Curtis and Anthony K were big in the win combining for 20 in the highly defensive match, hitting jumpers, floaters and some tough finishes. Alex was the leading man for Sweet Azz who were unable to get the stops they needed to slow the pace this game. Sweet Azz go home early but had a great season which just stops at the Quarter Finals. Pippin aint easy proceed to the Semi Finals and look to continue their strong play from this game!
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2nd place AirBallers had confidence going into this matchup with 7th ranked Blue Magic and set the tone from the start, big mentions to the performers in this game. Top scorers in this game were, Sam T ( 19 ) leading his team & Brayden S ( 10 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Dimitri Skarvelis ( 10 ) , & Gordan D ( 4 ). AirBallers werent going to let this playoffs end early and took the floor with some super focus and extra hype that we can expect from them. Blue Magic were struggling to get inside and Dimi was limited compared to his usual output due to the stifling D being played on him and the scorers of his team. Thorny was on fire with the game high, taking it to the rack and getting some offensive boards that were mega crucial. Blue Magic go home early after a disjointed season that sees it end in the Quarter finals. AirBallers advance to take on the next challenge in the Semis.
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3rd ranked The Bandicoots knew what to expect when they faced 6th place Bank Shootaz couldnt stop the unselfish offense they were faced with this game. Top scorers in this game were, James C ( 22 ) top scoring for his team, & Scott P ( 19 ) . The opponents top scorers were; Nathan R ( 24 ) , & Kenneth K ( 12 ). Bandicoots were locked in this game and set sights on the ball carriers and the shooters from Bank Shootaz who were looking to pick up the pace and get some of their looks to go, but they werent able to string together a strong enough run to get back in the game. Nathan R was hoopin and led his team with the game high helped out by kenneth inside who was smooth on the drive. James C and Scott P were looking for their spots and getting there every time to sink their consistent shots, fuelling the win for the Bandicoots who look to keep the dream alive in the next round of the playoffs, the Semis! Bank Shootaz go home early after a less than ideal scoring record, but were pushing the big teams to the limit this season, but will need to level up for next season as they bow out of the race.
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