Day 2 Recaps:
Gunslingers Annihilate Kings in 74-Point Blowout!
My goodness! The Gunslingers just put on an absolute defensive clinic at The Ranch, completely dismantling the Social Security Kings in a 111-37 jaw-dropper.
The Kings simply had no answers, shooting a frigid 14.5% from the field (12-for-83) and an unbelievable 1-for-24 from three-point range.
The Gunslingers dominated every facet, moving the ball for 35 assists and owning the paint. M. Macolino was an absolute force, posting a monster double-double with 13 points, 16 rebounds, and 5 massive blocks. Center B. Alli nearly matched him with 11 boards of his own. R. Taylor (20 points) and M. Vasil (16 points) led the scoring barrage.
This statement win moves the Gunslingers to 1-1, while the Kings must regroup after falling to 1-1.
Peacocks Soar Past Rebels in High-Scoring Road Win! 🏀
The Pittsburgh Peacocks brought the offensive firepower to SW Rebels Arena, securing a decisive 129-104 road victory! It was raining buckets all night!
Pittsburgh absolutely dominated inside, led by monstrous double-doubles from H. Maluco (25 pts, 16 reb) and G. Škalec (24 pts, 17 reb, 3 blk). The ball movement was electric, with point guard A. Sannazuro dishing out 15 assists to go with his 21 points, and T. Opstrup adding 10 dimes and 15 points.
The Rebels fought hard, paced by an incredible 40-point explosion from G. Laflamme, who drained 8 three-pointers! However, the Peacocks' balanced attack and control of the boards (57-36 rebound advantage) proved too much.
The Peacocks climb to 1-1, while the Rebels remain winless at 0-2.
Asingratitos BC Outlasts Forza Jazz in Thrilling Shootout!
What a barnburner at JJ Apps Arena! Asingratitos BC remained undefeated, edging out Forza Jazz 122-117 in an absolute offensive explosion that had the 19,256 fans on the edge of their seats.
R. Chudyk was masterful for Asingratitos, dropping 31 points and dishing 12 assists, including six triples! The frontcourt was monstrous, with N. Say yong (18 pts, 19 reb) and D. Saavedra Quijano (17 pts, 18 reb) dominating the glass. I. Paez flirted with a triple-double (23 pts, 9 reb, 8 ast).
Forza Jazz fought valiantly, led by D. Daigle's 32 points and four players scoring over 20, including Z. Jordon (24 pts) and D. Neal (21 pts, 14 reb). T. Goldstein was immense defensively with 19 boards and 5 blocks.
Asingratitos improves to 2-0, while Forza Jazz falls to 1-1.
Mountain Eagles Defend Home Court, Ground SPIRITS!
The Mountain Eagles soared to victory at Dodge Arena, taking down AMC SPIRITS 90-75 in a nationally televised league matchup! Despite the SPIRITS playing with higher intensity, the Eagles' home crowd fueled a strong performance.
R. Lince was an absolute monster in the paint for the Eagles, putting up a massive 26 points, 12 rebounds, and swatting away 7 shots! What a defensive statement! C. Staley chipped in with 25 points, while T. Ouellette anchored the defense with 12 boards, 3 steals, and 2 blocks.
AMC SPIRITS got solid scoring from C. Monteil (23 pts) and C. Girón Ruiz (20 pts, 9 reb), but the Eagles' dominance on the glass (56-41 rebound advantage) proved too much.
The Eagles stay perfect at 2-0, while the SPIRITS fall to 1-1.