Match day #6 7/20/10
Big 8
Marietta Magic @ E.C. High-Flyers. It’s hard to tell if Flyers were trying to be creative, or just throwing the game. They had big man Leo Woods playing 48 minutes at sg, and put less effort into the match. Magic duo Ryan and Mannu are becoming a frightening sight for opponents. Magic 98-84. Sean Ryan doesn’t seem to mind that the spotlight is on him less.
Cleveland Crazys @ San Diego Crusaders. The Crazys were too skilled for the Crusaders and won despite taking the game easy, 89-59. Hershel Barry was a monster this game, just ask Lluis Gassol who was matched up with him. Gassol couldn’t score, and was held to just 4 assists, in addition to not being able to guard Barry. Barry was seen flexing his muscles for the crowd after the game.
Tachenko @ Champaign. What would normally be one of the most competitive games this day, turned into a one sided affair. Tachenko were short handed due to injuries, and couldn’t keep their undefeated record. Champaign 108-82. Tachenko had a feeling they wouldn’t be able to remain undefeated all season, but ending it this early was a little disheartening for the squad.
Red Terrors @ TDX Dutchmen. The backcourt of Dutchmen picked the Terrors apart, and the Terrors fought from behind all game. Turnovers were also a huge problem for them. Dutchmen 96-82. In an interview with Donny Hutson after the game, he had the whole press room laughing with his “eye of the Jew” jokes.
Great 8
No Potential @ 1Derz Bangerz. Carlos Xiong thrived in the look inside offense for the Bangerz. He was able to seemingly score at will, and created tons of opportunities for his big men. No Potential on the other hand couldn’t keep up and resorted to fouling. They had two centers foul out. Bangerz 108-89.
Chicago Goats @ Indiana Gavno. Candia and Partridge did not go easy on the shorthanded Gavno. They combined for 40 pts, and 48 rbs. The entire Goats team played with high energy and more effort than the out of game shape Indiana side. Goats 84-61. The question everyone is asking is when will a team that continually finished in the top 2, become that team again.
Roxas City Red Claws @ Prov City Investors. Despite playing with less effort, and 2-3 zone against an outside oriented attack, the PCI boys won pretty easily. They didn’t even need Carmona who came off the bench for just 16 minutes. PCI 93-78. The Red Claws are struggling as of now, but management assures that their team will be ready to give a fight at the end of the season to stay in this league.
The Illusion @ Armageddons. Defense and free throw shooting were the keys for a comprehensive Illusion win. After being an offense first team in previous season, The Illusion has discovered that the other end of the court is how you really win. Illusion 80-60. The Armageddons were frustrated with their lack of success at getting the ball in the basket, and can not wait for their next game to prove it was just a one time thing.
Nightly Notable
There wasn’t a clear winner on this day for the award. So instead there will be honorable mentions for multiple players. These players are Beavers and Xiong from the 1Derz Bangerz, and Candia and Partridge from the Chicago Goats, and Ryan and Mannu from the Marietta Magic. Each of these duo’s are deserving of the award, but none of them truly stood out above the rest.