The Process-59 Vs. Zero To One-54
ZTO looked to notch their first W, as they started strong going up 20-8. The Process chipped away with a full court press and what seemed to be an endless amount of subs from their bench. Some foul calls were also questionable as the Process turned it around and were only down 2 points at the half.
The second half proved to be more of the same as the rotating players were able to stay fresh and press the older ZTO team. Although Zero To One was missing their other back court stud Justin Leamy, which truly showed on the scoreboard. Although Jim Murphy(18 pts, 8 rebs and 3 dimes) kept it close till the very end. A combination of missed free throws and no calls the last five minutes gave the young Process a come from beind win 59-54. The Process were led Takhir with 16 pts and Rajay with 15 points, and strong rebounding by Rajay(12 rebs) and Robert(13 rebs).
Knicks- Vs. The Foundation-Forfeit
The Foundation were unable to field a team of 5 and snap their losing streak. The Knicks awarded the W by forfeit.
The Rookies-66 Vs. Lavar's Ballers-71
The Feature Game of the evening pinned the top 2 undefeated teams in the league. This could be a playoff preview as both teams look to feel eachother out and give somone thier first L. The game started out with the Ballers hitting 7-money balls. LB held a strong 12 point lead in the first half, although The Rookies picked up their play and chipped away at the double digit lead and were only down 6 at the break.
LB was balling in the second half and looked to continue to put on the pressure, extending their lead to 14. The game looked to be getting out of hand and LB looked to another blow out win, but The Rookies weree "cool lke the other side of the pillow" and rallied back-hitting back to back 3's. keeing it close. LB also missed key free throws in the final 2 minutes but The Rookies could not capitalize. The Rooks dropped the game by 5.