NBBA Season 69 – Day 12 Recap (Tuesday, August 19, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily
TarTeam Hands Stark First Loss, Mill City Dominates, Knights and ETBU Win on the Road
Day 12 delivered fireworks across the NBBA. TarTeam seized control of the Great 8 with a statement rout of Stark Contrast, ending their unbeaten run. Mill City Thunder controlled Splash Gang at home, while both Kings Knights and ETBU Tigers achieved the league’s rarest currency — away wins. Elsewhere, the Cavaliers bounced back, Visionaries held down their home floor, and Beware of Dogs finally broke through with their first victory of the season.
Mill City Thunder Crush Splash Gang at Home
Mill City controlled all phases in a 103–56 blowout over Splash Gang. Their 62–35 rebounding advantage set the tone, suffocating Splash’s guard-heavy pace. The defending champions improved to 8–4, sharpening their form at the season’s midpoint.
Kings Knights Claim Road Win at Imperials
Kings Knights went on the road and defeated the Mos Eisley Imperials 112–92. Behind G. Short’s relentless play, the Knights climbed to 6–6. For the Imperials, still in soft-tank mode, this was another missed chance to play spoiler.
TarTeam Dismantles Stark Contrast
The night’s marquee matchup turned into a blowout as TarTeam crushed Stark Contrast 139–72. J. Gardiner poured in 31 points, while H. Slater added 19 points and 13 rebounds. TarTeam now sits atop the Great 8 at 10–2, while Stark falls to 11–1 but remains the Big 8 leader.
Cavaliers Roll Fury
Virginia Cavaliers took care of business at home, hammering Resurrected Fury 115–53. W. Saucedo stuffed the stat sheet with 14 points, 24 rebounds, and 4 blocks. The Cavaliers moved to 7–5, while Fury remains winless at 0–12.
ETBU Tigers Tough on the Road
ETBU silenced the Flashover crowd in an 89–64 win, the second away triumph of the night. Anchored by L. Varner’s defense, the Tigers improved to 7–5, further strengthening their playoff push.
Visionaries Defend Home Floor vs LA Lions
Visionaries held off the LA Lions 93–77 with balanced play and inside strength. The result drops LA to 5–7, while the Visionaries improve to 8–4 and remain right in the playoff mix.
Silverbacks Muscle Past 10inch Vertical
In a physical home battle, the Silverbacks beat 10inch Vertical 88–75. Interior dominance and timely baskets secured a much-needed victory for the Silverbacks.
Beware of Dogs Claim First Win
The Dogs finally snapped their skid with a stunning 115–82 home win over HumanFund. O. Denton erupted for 53 points and 12 threes in one of the best individual performances of the season. The Dogs improve to 1–11, notching their long-awaited breakthrough.
Key Takeaways
• TarTeam ends Stark’s undefeated run and takes control of the Great 8 at 10–2.
• Both Kings Knights and ETBU Tigers delivered rare away wins.
• Mill City continues to round into championship form at 8–4.
• Beware of Dogs finally crack the win column behind O. Denton’s monster 53-point night.
Final Word
Day 12 marked turning points at the top and bottom of the standings. TarTeam sent a clear message with their demolition of Stark, while Kings Knights and ETBU reminded everyone how precious away wins are. And with the Dogs finally tasting victory, no team remains winless — proof that on any night in the NBBA, surprises are always possible.