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D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 21 Recap (Tuesday, June 17, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Smallfries Win a Shootout, Kings Knights Go Nuclear, and southpaw army Hits Rock Bottom (Again)
With playoff races tightening, Day 21 was explosive. Smallfries and Village Idiots delivered fireworks, while Kings Knights dropped 140. Meanwhile, southpaw army’s collapse somehow got even worse.

Smallfries Outgun Village Idiots in Instant Classic, 129–118
This was a game loaded with pace, scoring, and hustle. C. Calderón (20–9–5 steals) was everywhere, and G. Bandeira poured in 34 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong 29–20 effort from E. Irwin, the Idiots fell just short in a game that could shift seeding.

Flying Ostriches Hold Off Blue Ocean, Stay Alive
L. Yanzhao was sensational with 36 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals as the Ostriches fended off Blue Ocean 106–100. It was a must-win for both, and Ostriches executed better down the stretch. Blue Ocean now sits on the brink of elimination.

Wasted Potential Cruise Past Mambas
It wasn’t pretty, but it didn’t need to be. Wasted Potential took care of business with an 85–67 win over The White Mambas, who continued to struggle offensively. G. Paciente logged all 48 minutes in a solid two-way performance.

Kings Knights Drop 140, southpaw Drops 33 (Yes, 33)
This might be the biggest point differential of the season. Kings Knights were surgical and suffocating. G. Short helped lead a dominant team effort on both ends. Meanwhile, southpaw army’s offensive dysfunction somehow worsens with every game.

Big Forest Upsets Baker Street Irregulars
A surprise result, as Big Forest played one of their most complete games all season to beat Baker Street 108–92. T. Shi Wan had a block party with 6 rejections, and the Irregulars looked out of sync in all four quarters.

SomeTeam Continues Surge with Statement Win Over Harbor City
This team is catching fire at the right time. SomeTeam routed Harbor City 112–90 behind a brilliant playmaking display from M. Ramasodi (14 assists). Everyone chipped in, and they now look like a serious playoff sleeper.

Wavy Gates Keep Rolling, Beat Mildcats Comfortably
Wavy Gates methodically pulled away from Corntucky in a 90–70 win. I. Marcos was a defensive wall with 19 rebounds, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. This is not the same team from early season—Wavy has turned the corner.

TAR HEELS #1 Grind Out Win vs. Hooligans
TAR HEELS maintained their solid form with a gritty 91–69 victory. Nothing flashy, just tough defense, rebounding, and tempo control. Hooligans tried to hang in but were overwhelmed by consistent pressure and smart execution.

Key Takeaways
• Smallfries’ depth and hustle are real weapons in big games.
• Kings Knights are terrifying. Period.
• Flying Ostriches saved their season—for now.
• Blue Ocean and southpaw army are sliding at the worst possible time.
• Wavy Gates, TAR HEELS, and SomeTeam are peaking late.
• Village Idiots are still dangerous—but need to clean up defense.
• Big Forest might just play spoiler in the final round.

The Ugly
• H. Hanning (southpaw army): 0 points, 1 rebound, -12 efficiency.
• southpaw army as a unit: 33 total points. That’s not a typo.
• Turnover-prone performances from T. Ococoi, B. Dooley, and Z. Kincaid.
• Baker Street Irregulars’ playoff momentum? Possibly derailed.

Final Word:
Day 21 shook the standings. With one round left, seeding battles, late-season surges, and collapses are reaching their peak. Expect chaos next game day—everyone’s season hangs in the balance.

Day 22 (Saturday 21 June 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 119 - Harbor City Storm 135
SomeTeam 69 - Baker Street Irregulars 71
Wavy Gates 88 - TAR HEELS #1 103
Hemet Hooligans 99 - Corntucky Mildcats 105
Smallfries 109 - Blue Ocean 122
Flying Ostriches 140 - Village Idiots 136
The White Mambas 128 - southpaw army 45
Kings Knights 81 - Wasted Potential 83

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 140 : Flying Ostriches
Rebounds : 75 : Blue Ocean
Assists : 45 : The White Mambas
Steals : 15 : Smallfries, The White Mambas
Block Shots : 13 : Baker Street Irregulars

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 38 : T. Ococoi (Big Forest)
Rebounds : 23 : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean)
Assists : 14 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm)
Steals : 4 : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean), Y. Siagris (The White Mambas), M. Cabral (The White Mambas)
Block Shots : 9 : D. Choate (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean) (28 Points, 11 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Shooting Guard : Y. Siagris (The White Mambas) (29 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Small Forward : T. Ococoi (Big Forest) (38 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49
Power Forward : G. Gossard (Corntucky Mildcats) (30 Points, 21 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 45
Center : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean) (18 Points, 23 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36

MVP of the evening
T. Ococoi (Big Forest) (38 Points, 13 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 2 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 49

The bad performance of the evening
N. Pacipavicius (Kings Knights) (0 Points, 1 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -3

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : A. Peachey (southpaw army) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : O. Greber (Hemet Hooligans), E. Irwin (Village Idiots) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : L. Portobello (Village Idiots) : 53 Minutes

The shooter : M. Cabral (The White Mambas) : 7 Three points

The best performer : B. Ko (Harbor City Storm), E. Utters (SomeTeam) : Rating : 19.0

The worst performer : B. Santiago (Harbor City Storm), A. Peachey (southpaw army) : Rating : 6.0

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 22 Recap (Saturday, June 21, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Regular Season Finale: Flying Ostriches Outlast Village Idiots, Wasted Potential Stuns Kings, Blue Ocean Makes a Statement
The curtain closed on Season 68’s regular season with chaos, upsets, and a few late-stage power moves that may reshape the playoff picture. Flying Ostriches and Village Idiots delivered a barnburner, Kings Knights stumbled on the road, and Blue Ocean punctuated their dark-horse claim by stunning the league-leading Smallfries.

The table is set. The madness begins now.

Flying Ostriches Soar in Instant Classic
A 140–136 thriller between the Ostriches and Idiots gave fans one last electric showdown before the postseason. High tempo, big shots, and no defense in sight. With momentum firmly in their favor, the Ostriches are looking like a team no one wants to face in a best-of series.

Wasted Potential Hands Kings a Rare Defeat
The Kings Knights were a basket away from closing the season strong, but Wasted Potential had other plans—grinding out an 83–81 home win in a physical, playoff-style preview. D. Choate swatted nine shots in a monster performance, and WP proved they’re more than just a middle seed—they’re a real threat.

Smallfries Fall to Hungry Blue Ocean
Smallfries entered the night as the league’s highest-scoring juggernaut, but Blue Ocean cooled them off with a 122–109 upset. Calhoun’s all-around brilliance and Silva’s dominance on the boards sent a warning shot to higher seeds: Blue Ocean is peaking at the right time.

Storm Outgun Forest, Mildcats Hold Off Hooligans
Harbor City Storm dropped 135 in a shootout against Big Forest, while Corntucky Mildcats did just enough to push past Hemet Hooligans 105–99. Both winning teams head into the postseason riding late-season confidence.

TAR HEELS Tune Up, Mambas Maul southpaw
TAR HEELS #1 wrapped up the season with a business-like win over Wavy Gates, who limp into the postseason with three straight losses. Meanwhile, The White Mambas dished a staggering 45 assists in a blowout of the southpaw army, who exit the season with more bruises than highlights.

Irregulars Survive Slopfest with SomeTeam
It wasn’t pretty, but it was just enough—Baker Street Irregulars eked out a 71–69 win over SomeTeam. With offensive struggles still plaguing them, the Irregulars may need to rely on grit and experience to go deep.

Key Takeaways:
• The Flying Ostriches are scary hot at just the right time.
• Wasted Potential might be the most dangerous team without a top seed.
• Kings Knights finally looked mortal—and vulnerable.
• Blue Ocean is officially the playoff dark horse.
• Smallfries need a reset button before the quarterfinals.
• Mambas’ chemistry is peaking—even if the competition wasn’t.
• Irregulars escaped, but they’ll need to tighten up.
• The playoffs will not be kind to the complacent.

Final Word:
If Day 22 taught us anything, it’s this: momentum matters. The standings may be locked, but energy and identity are still evolving. Some are surging into the postseason. Others are already on shaky legs. The real battles begin now.

Let the playoffs begin.

Didn’t get enough time to post the playoff predictions, so might still post it little late, but good luck to everybody! We got some real good playoff and relegation games today. Get that popcorn ready!

D.II.1 Season 68 Playoff Predictions

Big 8 Bracket Predictions

Quarterfinals:
1 TAR HEELS #1 vs 4 SomeTeam
Prediction: TAR HEELS #1
• Top seed, top form. SomeTeam doesn’t have the depth or weapons to challenge the HEELS in a win-or-go-home.

2 Wavy Gates vs 3 Baker Street Irregulars
Prediction: Wavy Gates
• Gritty Irregulars have momentum and history on their side, but Wavy Gates’ high-octane offense and size edge give them the slight nod.

Semifinal:
TAR HEELS #1 vs Wavy Gates
Prediction: TAR HEELS #1
• Expect a tight one, but the HEELS’ elite guard play and defensive structure win out over Wavy’s volatility.

Great 8 Bracket Predictions

Quarterfinals:
1 Flying Ostriches vs 4 Wasted Potential
Prediction: Upset – Wasted Potential
• Flying Ostriches are without key forward D. Inceris. That opens the door for WP’s defense-led upset, especially with Choate anchoring the paint and their guards pressuring the Ostrich offense.

2 Kings Knights vs 3 Smallfries
Prediction: Kings Knights
• Smallfries swept the season series, but this is playoff basketball. Knights have home court and revenge on their minds. Expect a more physical tone and disciplined tempo control to tilt the scales.

Semifinal:
Wasted Potential vs Kings Knights
Prediction: Kings Knights
• WP will keep it close, but Knights’ experience, shot creation, and rebounding edge make the difference. Olsen and Myles carry the load late.

League Finals: TAR HEELS #1 vs Kings Knights

Prediction: TAR HEELS #1 win 2–1
• Kings Knights push the HEELS to the brink, but TAR HEELS #1 survive a physical series thanks to Mikos’ leadership and their championship-level defense. Game 3 goes down to the wire.

Let the chaos begin.

Last edited by Kukas at 6/24/2025 9:22:29 PM

Good Game. Your team over powered mine from the start. Your guys were lights out shooting 63% through the first 3 quarters and my best two guys weren’t doing anything. Thanks for the internal rivalry this season, and good luck the rest of the playoffs!

Good game! You had me worried going in, you built quite a squad here for the last third of the season. I feel like you had 3 different teams this season, which made it hard to plan for. Yeah we had a fun rivalry. Hopefully I don’t have to battle you out again next season

The Ostriches have back-to-back nailbiter overtime wins, including in this quarterfinal. Is it a sign of weakness, or will they assert themselves as the top seed for the rest of the playoffs?

Hooligans forfeit game 3?

Congratulations to Li Yanzhao for winning MVP!