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D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 20 Recap (Saturday, June 14, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Smallfries Edge Ostriches in Thriller, Nguyen Goes Nuclear, and southpaw Hits New Low
Day 20 delivered fireworks, meltdowns, and MVP moments as the playoff picture tightened. Smallfries squeaked past the Ostriches in a one-point classic, while SomeTeam’s T. Nguyên erupted for 39 in a must-win. Meanwhile, southpaw army… might need to unplug and reboot.

Game of the Night: Smallfries Outlast Flying Ostriches 109–108
In a game worthy of postseason billing, Smallfries barely survived a late Ostriches surge. N. Neside was outstanding again with 37 points and 11 assists, plus 4 blocks. R. Młudzik nearly stole the show for the Ostriches (22–13–8), but a final possession fumble left them just short. These two could see each other again in the playoffs—and no one would complain.

Nguyên’s 39 Ignites SomeTeam Rout
SomeTeam dismantled Big Forest 94–68 behind T. Nguyên’s career night. He dropped 39 points with 5 threes and was unguardable from tip-off. After struggling most of the season, SomeTeam finally looked like a squad no one wants to face in the final stretch.

Wavy Gates Win Shootout with Hooligans
Wavy Gates kept their momentum rolling in a 128–113 shootout against the Hooligans. D. El had 12 assists, and the Gates offense simply overwhelmed Hemet. Don’t look now, but the defending champs have strung together three straight explosive wins.

TAR HEELS Lock In, Defeat Corntucky Mildcats
It was a tight contest until the fourth, where the Heels pulled away for a 98–84 victory. I. Benslimane bullied the glass with 21 rebounds, and P. Mikos provided his usual scoring punch. Corntucky struggled to keep up with the physicality and tempo.

Kings Knights Humiliate Mambas in Blowout
The Knights were ruthless in a 114–36 destruction of The White Mambas, who now look like the most hopeless squad in the division. Kings Knights continue to win by margin, stacking up statement victories as the season winds down.

Wasted Potential Vaporizes southpaw in Total Collapse
If last round’s beating was brutal, this was barbaric: 117–25. Yes, 25. Wasted Potential controlled everything—pace, glass, paint, perimeter. D. Choate flirted with a triple-double, and J. Case brought two-way fire. southpaw has now failed to crack 40 in three straight games.

Village Idiots Snap Back, Crush Blue Ocean
Village Idiots silenced doubters after their recent struggles by pounding Blue Ocean 114–78. L. Portobello played 48 minutes of high-energy basketball and led a defensive effort that completely disrupted Blue’s rhythm.

Irregulars Keep Rolling, Down Harbor City Storm
Baker Street Irregulars continued their playoff charge with a solid 103–84 win over Harbor City. T. Gibbs logged all 48 minutes and kept the ball moving, while H. Sotelo cleaned the glass and controlled the paint. Quietly, this team is trending upward.

Key Takeaways
• Smallfries-Flying Ostriches may be this league’s best rivalry.
• Nguyên just carried SomeTeam into the playoff conversation.
• Kings Knights and Wavy Gates both look postseason-ready.
• TAR HEELS keep proving they’re more than just Mikos.
• southpaw army is in franchise freefall—possibly unwatchable.
• Blue Ocean’s inconsistency may cost them everything.
• Wasted Potential looked… playoff elite.

The Ugly
• M. Moore (southpaw army) led a disastrous stat line: just 2 points and -13 efficiency.
• The White Mambas might’ve set the tone for the worst two-week stretch in the league.
• Big Forest? More like “lost in the forest.”

Final Word:
The top contenders are sharpening their blades, while the bottom continues to crumble under pressure. With two days left in the regular season, the playoff fire is burning—and it’s starting to consume the pretenders.

Day 21 (Tuesday 17 June 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Village Idiots 118 - Smallfries 129
Flying Ostriches 106 - Blue Ocean 100
Wasted Potential 85 - The White Mambas 67
Kings Knights 140 - southpaw army 33
Baker Street Irregulars 92 - Big Forest 108
SomeTeam 112 - Harbor City Storm 90
Corntucky Mildcats 70 - Wavy Gates 90
Hemet Hooligans 69 - TAR HEELS #1 91

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 140 : Kings Knights
Rebounds : 80 : Kings Knights
Assists : 32 : SomeTeam
Steals : 9 : Kings Knights
Block Shots : 12 : Wavy Gates

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 36 : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches)
Rebounds : 20 : E. Irwin (Village Idiots)
Assists : 14 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam)
Steals : 5 : C. Calderón (Smallfries)
Block Shots : 6 : T. Shi Wan (Big Forest)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : C. Calderón (Smallfries) (20 Points, 3 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 5 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Shooting Guard : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches) (36 Points, 5 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 44
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (34 Points, 11 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Power Forward : E. Irwin (Village Idiots) (29 Points, 20 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 48
Center : I. Marcos (Wavy Gates) (6 Points, 19 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 30

MVP of the evening
E. Irwin (Village Idiots) (29 Points, 20 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 48

The bad performance of the evening
H. Hanning (southpaw army) (0 Points, 1 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -12

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : T. Ococoi (Big Forest), B. Dooley (Village Idiots), Z. Kincaid (Blue Ocean) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : E. Irwin (Village Idiots), G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : H. Sotelo (Baker Street Irregulars), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats), C. Lambert (Village Idiots), G. Paciente (Wasted Potential) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : J. Esles (SomeTeam) : 5 Three points

The best performer : H. Al-Abdel (Wavy Gates), G. Short (Kings Knights) : Rating : 20.0

The worst performer : H. Hanning (southpaw army) : Rating : 5.0

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 21 Recap (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Smallfries Win a Shootout, Kings Knights Go Nuclear, and southpaw army Hits Rock Bottom (Again)
With playoff races tightening, Day 21 was explosive. Smallfries and Village Idiots delivered fireworks, while Kings Knights dropped 140. Meanwhile, southpaw army’s collapse somehow got even worse.

Smallfries Outgun Village Idiots in Instant Classic, 129–118
This was a game loaded with pace, scoring, and hustle. C. Calderón (20–9–5 steals) was everywhere, and G. Bandeira poured in 34 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong 29–20 effort from E. Irwin, the Idiots fell just short in a game that could shift seeding.

Flying Ostriches Hold Off Blue Ocean, Stay Alive
L. Yanzhao was sensational with 36 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals as the Ostriches fended off Blue Ocean 106–100. It was a must-win for both, and Ostriches executed better down the stretch. Blue Ocean now sits on the brink of elimination.

Wasted Potential Cruise Past Mambas
It wasn’t pretty, but it didn’t need to be. Wasted Potential took care of business with an 85–67 win over The White Mambas, who continued to struggle offensively. G. Paciente logged all 48 minutes in a solid two-way performance.

Kings Knights Drop 140, southpaw Drops 33 (Yes, 33)
This might be the biggest point differential of the season. Kings Knights were surgical and suffocating. G. Short helped lead a dominant team effort on both ends. Meanwhile, southpaw army’s offensive dysfunction somehow worsens with every game.

Big Forest Upsets Baker Street Irregulars
A surprise result, as Big Forest played one of their most complete games all season to beat Baker Street 108–92. T. Shi Wan had a block party with 6 rejections, and the Irregulars looked out of sync in all four quarters.

SomeTeam Continues Surge with Statement Win Over Harbor City
This team is catching fire at the right time. SomeTeam routed Harbor City 112–90 behind a brilliant playmaking display from M. Ramasodi (14 assists). Everyone chipped in, and they now look like a serious playoff sleeper.

Wavy Gates Keep Rolling, Beat Mildcats Comfortably
Wavy Gates methodically pulled away from Corntucky in a 90–70 win. I. Marcos was a defensive wall with 19 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. This is not the same team from early season—Wavy has turned the corner.

TAR HEELS #1 Grind Out Win vs. Hooligans
TAR HEELS maintained their solid form with a gritty 91–69 victory. Nothing flashy, just tough defense, rebounding, and tempo control. Hooligans tried to hang in but were overwhelmed by consistent pressure and smart execution.

Key Takeaways
• Smallfries’ depth and hustle are real weapons in big games.
• Kings Knights are terrifying. Period.
• Flying Ostriches saved their season—for now.
• Blue Ocean and southpaw army are sliding at the worst possible time.
• Wavy Gates, TAR HEELS, and SomeTeam are peaking late.
• Village Idiots are still dangerous—but need to clean up defense.
• Big Forest might just play spoiler in the final round.

The Ugly
• H. Hanning (southpaw army): 0 points, 1 rebound, -12 efficiency.
• southpaw army as a unit: 33 total points. That’s not a typo.
• Turnover-prone performances from T. Ococoi, B. Dooley, and Z. Kincaid.
• Baker Street Irregulars’ playoff momentum? Possibly derailed.

Final Word:
Day 21 shook the standings. With one round left, seeding battles, late-season surges, and collapses are reaching their peak. Expect chaos next game day—everyone’s season hangs in the balance.

Day 22 (Saturday 21 June 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 119 - Harbor City Storm 135
SomeTeam 69 - Baker Street Irregulars 71
Wavy Gates 88 - TAR HEELS #1 103
Hemet Hooligans 99 - Corntucky Mildcats 105
Smallfries 109 - Blue Ocean 122
Flying Ostriches 140 - Village Idiots 136
The White Mambas 128 - southpaw army 45
Kings Knights 81 - Wasted Potential 83

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 140 : Flying Ostriches
Rebounds : 75 : Blue Ocean
Assists : 45 : The White Mambas
Steals : 15 : Smallfries, The White Mambas
Block Shots : 13 : Baker Street Irregulars

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 38 : T. Ococoi (Big Forest)
Rebounds : 23 : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean)
Assists : 14 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm)
Steals : 4 : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean), Y. Siagris (The White Mambas), M. Cabral (The White Mambas)
Block Shots : 9 : D. Choate (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean) (28 Points, 11 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Shooting Guard : Y. Siagris (The White Mambas) (29 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Small Forward : T. Ococoi (Big Forest) (38 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49
Power Forward : G. Gossard (Corntucky Mildcats) (30 Points, 21 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 45
Center : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean) (18 Points, 23 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36

MVP of the evening
T. Ococoi (Big Forest) (38 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49

The bad performance of the evening
N. Pacipavicius (Kings Knights) (0 Points, 1 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -3

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : A. Peachey (southpaw army) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : O. Greber (Hemet Hooligans), E. Irwin (Village Idiots) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : L. Portobello (Village Idiots) : 53 Minutes

The shooter : M. Cabral (The White Mambas) : 7 Three points

The best performer : B. Ko (Harbor City Storm), E. Utters (SomeTeam) : Rating : 19.0

The worst performer : B. Santiago (Harbor City Storm), A. Peachey (southpaw army) : Rating : 6.0