NBBA Season 69 – Day 13 Recap (Saturday, August 23, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily
Silverbacks Earn Lone Road Win, Stark Bounces Back, HumanFund and Lions Make Statements
Day 13 saw the league settle back into its usual rhythm — home teams holding strong. The Silverbacks were the lone squad to steal a win on the road, while Stark Contrast rebounded in dominant fashion after their first loss. HumanFund crushed Mill City in shocking fashion, and the LA Lions pulled off a major upset over TarTeam.
Splash Gang Cruises Past Imperials
Splash Gang rode hot shooting and stifling defense to a 100–78 win over Mos Eisley. P. Wilkinson swatted 8 shots to anchor the defense as Splash improved their playoff positioning.
Kings Knights Defeat Visionaries
Kings Knights earned a big 101–89 win over the Visionaries, with G. Short leading the charge. The Knights move to 7–6, while the Visionaries, despite the loss, remain in strong position at 8–5.
LA Lions Shock TarTeam
The LA Lions stunned TarTeam 90–73, stealing a rare road win behind P. Holtz’s all-around performance. LA climbs to 6–7, while TarTeam drops to 10–3 but stays on top of the Great 8.
Stark Contrast Demolish Cavaliers
Stark answered back from their first loss with a merciless 116–35 beatdown of the Cavaliers. J. Valentin poured in 42 points as Stark improved to 12–1. Virginia, still missing Charles Nguyen, falls to 7–6.
Resurrected Fury Stun Flashover
Fury broke through for their first win of the season, hammering Flashover 112–67. It was a badly needed morale boost as they move to 1–12. Flashover continues to slide.
Silverbacks Earn the Night’s Lone Road Win
The Silverbacks stole the spotlight with the evening’s only road victory, defeating ETBU Tigers 111–88. Y. Yu Fun’s 20 boards led a 71–47 rebounding edge, helping the Silverbacks climb in the Great 8 race.
10inch Vertical Roll Past Dogs
10inch Vertical routed Beware of Dogs 130–74, dishing out 36 assists in the process. The Dogs fall to 1–12 after their lone bright spot last round.
HumanFund Crush Mill City
HumanFund shocked the NBBA with a 111–42 demolition of defending champs Mill City Thunder — their worst performance of the season. HumanFund’s playoff stock rises sharply, while Mill City must regroup quickly.
Key Takeaways
• Silverbacks were the only team to win on the road, proving again how rare and valuable away victories are.
• Stark Contrast bounced back immediately to stay firmly atop the Big 8 at 12–1.
• The LA Lions’ upset over TarTeam tightened the Great 8 race.
• HumanFund delivered the most surprising blowout of the season so far, dismantling Mill City.
• Visionaries, despite their loss, remain solid at 8–5.
Final Word
Day 13 capped off the first half of the NBBA season with drama on all fronts: contenders showing vulnerability, underdogs rising, and the Silverbacks proving their road toughness. With All-Star Week up next, players and fans alike get a chance to regroup before the playoff races kick into full gear.