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D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 5 Recap (April 19, 2025)
by ChatGPT

Night of Firepower, Flops, and Full-Court Statements

Day 5 brought a bit of everything: triple-doubles, block parties, sharpshooting, and a few “please sub me out” moments. Let’s break it down like a postgame press conference.

Big Wins & Bigger Statements

Kings Knights unleashed a historic 145-64 beatdown on The White Mambas, playing like a team on a mission. With 37 assists, 8 steals, and a triple-double from G. Janković (10 pts, 17 reb, 14 ast), this squad looks every bit like a title favorite. Efficient, ruthless, and precise. Only concern is how will G. Short 10-19 day groin injury will affect the team and their record. Will they be able to still find victories while the corner stone player is out?

Wasted Potential continues to rewrite the narrative. A dominant 96-24 thrashing of southpaw army (yes, you read that right), powered by D. Choate’s all-around brilliance (20 reb, 8 ast, 8 blks). That’s not potential—it’s production.

SomeTeam made a statement of their own, taking care of Big Forest behind an MVP performance from D. Suggs, who dropped 35 pts and hit 7 threes. That’s the kind of scoring outburst that turns heads and shifts standings.

Baker Street Irregulars put up 123 points—and maybe their most well-rounded performance in recent memory. With H. Sotelo pulling down 28 rebounds and two players fouling out like they were trying to win a trophy for aggression, it was gritty and loud.

Wavy Gates took care of business, knocking off Hemet Hooligans behind E. Pease’s efficient night. No nonsense, just buckets.

Smallfries pulled off the surprise of the evening by handing Flying Ostriches their first loss of the season. G. Bandeira stepped up with 33 points and some ice in his veins when it counted.

Blue Ocean survived a gutsy effort from Village Idiots in a nail-biter (108-106) that felt like a playoff preview. Ocean’s depth and execution in the clutch proved just enough.

And let’s pour one out for southpaw army, who were held to 24 points. That's not just a bad game—that’s a haunting. We hope they have a team meeting, a meditation session, and maybe a hug circle after this one.

Stat Sheet Standouts:

MVP:

D. Suggs (SomeTeam): 35 pts, 7 reb, 8 ast, 3 stl, 7 threes, efficiency 50. Just call him "Chef Suggs"—he cooked everyone.

Triple-Double:

G. Janković (Kings Knights): 10 pts, 17 reb, 14 ast, plus 3 blocks. A true maestro.

Defensive Clinics:

D. Choate (Wasted Potential): 8 blocks, 20 rebounds, played 48 minutes like a wall that can pass.

Efficiency Monsters:

Suggs (50), Janković (41), Choate (39)—stars aligning.

"Ouch" of the Night:

T. Bravo (southpaw army): Efficiency -9. He wasn’t alone—Kalmakhelidze and Howe again posted a combined rating of 2.0. Tough times.

Bring on Day 6. And southpaw army—hang in there. Seriously.

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Blue Ocean survived a gutsy effort from Village Idiots in a nail-biter (108-106) that felt like a playoff preview.

Playoffs?

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Day 6 (Tuesday 22 April 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 98 - Baker Street Irregulars 124
Harbor City Storm 87 - SomeTeam 114
Wavy Gates 99 - Corntucky Mildcats 50
TAR HEELS #1 136 - Hemet Hooligans 72
Smallfries 102 - Village Idiots 121
Blue Ocean 87 - Flying Ostriches 125
The White Mambas 76 - Wasted Potential 93
southpaw army 82 - Kings Knights 96

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 136 : TAR HEELS #1
Rebounds : 62 : Wasted Potential
Assists : 31 : TAR HEELS #1, Village Idiots
Steals : 21 : Kings Knights
Block Shots : 13 : TAR HEELS #1

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 37 : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches)
Rebounds : 26 : G. Paciente (Wasted Potential)
Assists : 10 : B. Dooley (Village Idiots)
Steals : 6 : N. Pacipavicius (Kings Knights)
Block Shots : 4 : Y. Siagris (The White Mambas)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : P. Mikos (TAR HEELS #1) (23 Points, 3 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 1 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 32
Shooting Guard : L. Yanzhao (Flying Ostriches) (37 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 38
Small Forward : S. Myles (Kings Knights) (34 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40
Power Forward : R. Caballero (TAR HEELS #1) (16 Points, 10 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 30
Center : I. Benslimane (TAR HEELS #1) (18 Points, 12 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 2 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35

MVP of the evening
S. Myles (Kings Knights) (34 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 4 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 40

The bad performance of the evening
L. Parra (Wasted Potential) (1 Points, 1 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -8

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

Player targeted by the referees : W. Santiago (Hemet Hooligans) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : T. Gibbs (Baker Street Irregulars), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), J. Wilson (Corntucky Mildcats), N. Ritchie (Corntucky Mildcats), C. Lambert (Village Idiots), G. Paciente (Wasted Potential) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : E. Pease (Wavy Gates) : 7 Three points

The best performer : X. McNair (southpaw army) : Rating : 19.5

The worst performer : M. Beachum (Hemet Hooligans), J. Perryman (Kings Knights) : Rating : 2.0

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 6 Recap (April 22, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Night of Buckets, Blunders & Bounce-Backs
Day 6 came in hot with statement wins, cold shooting streaks, and the kind of individual heroics that rewrite scouting reports. From blowouts to bounce-backs, here’s how the night unfolded across D.II.1:

Kings Knights Still Crowning
The Knights marched into southpaw territory and walked out with a 96-82 win—and a message. S. Myles was electric with 34 points, 7 boards, 4 steals, and an efficiency of 40, locking down MVP honors like a seasoned pro. With 21 team steals and a defensive edge sharp enough to cut glass, the Knights continue flexing on both ends.

TAR HEELS #1? More Like Tar Heels 136
The Heels stomped the Hooligans 136-72. This was less a basketball game and more a fast-break masterclass. Three players posted elite efficiency numbers—P. Mikos, I. Benslimane, and R. Caballero—like a trio of choreographed chaos. Best in points, blocks, and assists? The Tar Heels are turning the NBBA spotlight their way real fast.

Flying Ostriches Glide Again
After their Day 5 stumble, the Ostriches bounced back with a 125-87 thumping of Blue Ocean. L. Yanzhao led the way with 37 points in a redemption arc that screamed, “We’re still elite.”

Wavy Gates Open Wide
Wavy Gates crushed the Mildcats 99-50 behind E. Pease and his 7 triples. Efficient, ruthless, stylish—the kind of win that says, “We’re still a problem.”

SomeTeam Keeps Rising
Harbor City Storm got handled in a 114-87 rout led by the ever-dependable M. Ramasodi and some smooth ball movement. SomeTeam keeps climbing—and they’re not just “some team” anymore.

Village Idiots: Sharpest Tools in the Shed
A 121-102 win over Smallfries, 31 assists, and a quietly dominant performance from B. Dooley (10 ast) have Village Idiots looking like a squad with real cohesion and serious playoff vibes.

Wasted Potential, Real Results
Another win, another monster stat line—this time from G. Paciente, who pulled down 26 boards in a 93-76 victory over The White Mambas. L. Parra struggled (-8 efficiency), but the rest of the squad picked up the slack, especially on the glass.

Baker Street Irregulars Go Big
A 124-98 win over Big Forest sealed with 48 iron-man minutes from T. Gibbs. Baker Street’s offense continues to hum along with confidence and cohesion.

Crunch-Time Questions
Have the TAR HEELS #1 officially become the team no one wants to face?
Are Village Idiots lowkey contenders with that passing game?
Can Flying Ostriches build consistency after that bounce-back?
And southpaw army—hang in there.

Final Thought:
Day 6 felt like the league flipping into high gear. Contenders are separating, narratives are shifting, and some teams are finding out exactly who they are—for better or worse. If the first week is any indicator, this season’s scriptwriters deserve a raise. Bring on Day 7!

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Day 7 (Saturday 26 April 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Harbor City Storm 123 - Big Forest 114
Baker Street Irregulars 74 - SomeTeam 86
TAR HEELS #1 77 - Wavy Gates 88
Corntucky Mildcats 52 - Hemet Hooligans 109
Blue Ocean 87 - Smallfries 109
Village Idiots 92 - Flying Ostriches 108
southpaw army 37 - The White Mambas 127
Wasted Potential 75 - Kings Knights 89

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 127 : The White Mambas
Rebounds : 69 : The White Mambas
Assists : 42 : Harbor City Storm
Steals : 11 : The White Mambas
Block Shots : 11 : Harbor City Storm

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 36 : M. Sagayno (Big Forest)
Rebounds : 19 : D. Nucaro (SomeTeam), D. Turill (Wavy Gates), Q. Silva (Blue Ocean)
Assists : 20 : A. Freeman (Harbor City Storm)
Steals : 4 : C. Lambert (Village Idiots)
Block Shots : 3 : M. Krešić (Harbor City Storm), D. Lopez (Baker Street Irregulars), E. Utters (SomeTeam), L. Xiuan (Flying Ostriches), T. Palaviaris (The White Mambas), G. Paciente (Wasted Potential), M. Dutton (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : D. Inceris (Flying Ostriches) (26 Points, 12 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36
Shooting Guard : M. Sagayno (Big Forest) (36 Points, 9 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (25 Points, 8 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Power Forward : P. Runxin (Harbor City Storm) (23 Points, 14 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 34
Center : M. Krešić (Harbor City Storm) (20 Points, 10 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 33

MVP of the evening
D. Inceris (Flying Ostriches) (26 Points, 12 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 36

The bad performance of the evening
M. Cain (southpaw army) (0 Points, 4 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -10

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : T. Oviedo (Big Forest), S. Maples (southpaw army) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : E. Eller (Baker Street Irregulars), V. Lazarević (TAR HEELS #1) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : H. Sotelo (Baker Street Irregulars), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), N. Ritchie (Corntucky Mildcats), D. Inceris (Flying Ostriches), C. Lambert (Village Idiots), G. Paciente (Wasted Potential) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : M. Sagayno (Big Forest), T. Murrell (Hemet Hooligans) : 6 Three points

The best performer : E. Utters (SomeTeam) : Rating : 20.0

The worst performer : L. Kalmakhelidze (southpaw army) : Rating : 0.5

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 7 Recap (April 26, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

When the Storms Hit and the Southpaws Slipped
Day 7 was a wild ride: massive blowouts, career nights, some brutal collapses, and one team that looked like it forgot what a basketball was. Let’s dive into the action that lit up D.II.1.

Harbor City Storm Bring the Thunder
Harbor City Storm outgunned Big Forest 123-114 in a high-scoring shootout. A. Freeman dished an eye-popping 20 assists and P. Runxin powered inside with 23 points and 14 boards. Storm’s ball movement (42 assists!) was pure poetry.

Wavy Gates Shuts Down TAR HEELS #1
Upset alert: Wavy Gates took down the surging Tar Heels 88-77. Physical defense and clutch shot-making slowed down one of the league’s hottest offenses. Huge playoff implications here.

Flying Ostriches Keep Soaring
The Ostriches continued their bounce-back campaign, rolling Village Idiots 108-92 behind D. Inceris, who posted a 26-12-4-3-1 masterpiece. He flew circles around the defense and grabbed MVP honors without breaking a sweat.

Kings Knights Show Championship Grit
Facing a fired-up Wasted Potential squad, the Knights took care of business, 89-75. They didn’t need style points—just execution. Gritty, professional, effective.

The White Mambas Maul Southpaw Army
127-37. No typo. Southpaw army barely cleared 30 points. Meanwhile, the White Mambas led the night in points, rebounds, and steals. T. Palaviaris was part of a defensive wall that allowed almost nothing.

Smallfries Make Big Waves
Smallfries dominated Blue Ocean 109-87, with G. Bandeira leading the charge. It’s becoming clear: this is not a team to overlook.

SomeTeam Wins a Slugfest
SomeTeam edged out Baker Street Irregulars 86-74 in a defensive grind. D. Nucaro (19 rebounds) and E. Utters (top efficiency at 20.0) kept the machine rolling.

Hemet Hooligans Find Their Groove
A 109-52 blowout of the Mildcats gave Hemet a much-needed jolt. T. Murrell hit 6 triples and the defense smothered everything in sight.

Crunch-Time Questions
• Has Harbor City Storm found their next gear?
• Can Wavy Gates turn this upset into real momentum?
• Are southpaw army approaching rock bottom—or breaking through it?
• Will Flying Ostriches ride D. Inceris to a top seed?

Final Thought:
Day 7 was messy, brilliant, chaotic—and exactly why we love D.II.1. Teams are sharpening up (or falling apart) as the playoff picture begins to take real shape.

Grab your popcorn for Day 8. It’s about to get even crazier.

Day 8 (Tuesday 29 April 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Smallfries 134 - Big Forest 113
Blue Ocean 118 - Harbor City Storm 97
Flying Ostriches 94 - SomeTeam 87
Village Idiots 89 - Baker Street Irregulars 99
The White Mambas 48 - Wavy Gates 133
southpaw army 57 - TAR HEELS #1 133
Kings Knights 115 - Hemet Hooligans 50
Wasted Potential 55 - Corntucky Mildcats 74

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 134 : Smallfries
Rebounds : 63 : TAR HEELS #1
Assists : 42 : Smallfries
Steals : 12 : Kings Knights
Block Shots : 15 : Wavy Gates

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 32 : A. Santos (Big Forest), B. Ko (Harbor City Storm)
Rebounds : 22 : P. Runxin (Harbor City Storm), E. Utters (SomeTeam)
Assists : 11 : N. Malherbe (Smallfries)
Steals : 5 : N. Malherbe (Smallfries)
Block Shots : 5 : R. Caballero (TAR HEELS #1)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : C. Calderón (Smallfries) (22 Points, 4 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 30
Shooting Guard : G. Meroni (Smallfries) (28 Points, 1 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 0 Steals, 3 Block Shots), S. Myles (Kings Knights) (23 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Small Forward : E. Pease (Wavy Gates) (28 Points, 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 37
Power Forward : P. Runxin (Harbor City Storm) (18 Points, 22 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 34
Center : Q. Silva (Blue Ocean) (10 Points, 16 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 0 Steals, 4 Block Shots), I. Benslimane (TAR HEELS #1) (12 Points, 17 Rebounds, 9 Assists, 0 Steals, 1 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35

MVP of the evening
E. Pease (Wavy Gates) (28 Points, 5 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 37

The bad performance of the evening
M. Beachum (Hemet Hooligans) (7 Points, 0 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -18

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : A. Scorziello (The White Mambas) : 7 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : H. Sloan (Village Idiots), L. Portobello (Village Idiots) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : K. Gansler (Flying Ostriches), B. Mendoza (SomeTeam), T. Gibbs (Baker Street Irregulars), A. Stover (The White Mambas), A. Scorziello (The White Mambas), V. Fraser (Corntucky Mildcats) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : T. Oviedo (Big Forest), B. Ko (Harbor City Storm), H. Al-Abdel (Wavy Gates), D. Goutinos (TAR HEELS #1) : 5 Three points

The best performer : E. Utters (SomeTeam) : Rating : 20.5

The worst performer : T. Dozier (Hemet Hooligans), L. Parra (Wasted Potential) : Rating : 4.5

D.II.1 – Season 68: Day 8 Recap (April 29, 2025)
by Buzzer-Manager

Smallfries Sizzle, Mambas Meltdown, and Pease Puts on a Show

Just when you thought Season 68 had peaked, Day 8 comes in swinging with offensive explosions, shocking flops, and a few stat lines worth framing. Let’s break it down.

Heat Check: Smallfries and TAR HEELS #1 on Fire

Smallfries threw a 134-point party and invited Big Forest to suffer through it. A dazzling 42 assists and six players in double digits had them looking like the most fluid offense in the league. Calderón and Meroni were artists, painting the stat sheet.

TAR HEELS #1 did what TAR HEELS #1 do—smash. A 76-point win over southpaw army while grabbing 63 rebounds? That’s not a game; that’s a clinic.

Meanwhile, Wavy Gates decimated The White Mambas by 85 points behind a sharp 28-point effort from E. Pease, the night’s MVP. Wavy’s 15 blocks set the tone, and Pease was all gas, no brakes.

The Ostriches Glide Again

Flying Ostriches bounced back in a gritty 94-87 win over SomeTeam. D. Inceris led with swagger and strength, and they held off a 22-rebound night from E. Utters. Quietly, the Ostriches are rebuilding serious momentum.

Kings of Kings Knights

Another game, another beatdown. Kings Knights dismantled Hemet Hooligans 115–50. S. Myles and the defense locked in, racking up 12 steals and making it look too easy. This team plays with championship intensity.

The Shockers

Corntucky Mildcats stunned Wasted Potential 74–55, behind strong inside play and solid perimeter D. If this is a turning point, it’s a much-needed one.

And finally—Blue Ocean swam through Harbor City Storm with control and confidence. Q. Silva anchored with a quiet yet impactful double-double (plus 4 blocks). Don’t sleep on the Ocean.

Final Thoughts

• Smallfries are starting to look scary good—can they sustain this form?
• Have the White Mambas officially waved the white flag?
• Kings Knights continue to dominate both ends with ruthless consistency.
• Wavy Gates look deeper, faster, and hungrier every week.
• Is it time for a rebuild talk in Hemet?

Only a third of the way through, and D.II.1 already feels like a thriller series. Bring on Day 9.

Day 9 (Saturday 3 May 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Big Forest 71 - Blue Ocean 128
Harbor City Storm 75 - Flying Ostriches 112
SomeTeam 63 - Village Idiots 86
Baker Street Irregulars 92 - The White Mambas 84
Wavy Gates 125 - southpaw army 73
TAR HEELS #1 87 - Kings Knights 95
Hemet Hooligans 54 - Wasted Potential 120
Corntucky Mildcats 55 - Smallfries 123

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 128 : Blue Ocean
Rebounds : 71 : Blue Ocean
Assists : 29 : Smallfries
Steals : 13 : Blue Ocean
Block Shots : 24 : Wasted Potential

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 38 : G. Bandeira (Smallfries)
Rebounds : 24 : B. Cümşüdov (Smallfries)
Assists : 10 : C. Villaruel (Blue Ocean), C. Calderón (Smallfries)
Steals : 4 : G. Calhoun (Blue Ocean)
Block Shots : 7 : S. Dogruel (Wasted Potential)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : A. Olsen (Kings Knights) (25 Points, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 31
Shooting Guard : L. Pelowski (Wasted Potential) (35 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 44
Small Forward : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) (38 Points, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 43
Power Forward : H. Al-Abdel (Wavy Gates) (17 Points, 8 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals, 4 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 29
Center : B. Cümşüdov (Smallfries) (12 Points, 24 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 37

MVP of the evening
L. Pelowski (Wasted Potential) (35 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 44

The bad performance of the evening
O. Hall (Hemet Hooligans) (0 Points, 8 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 0 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -6

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : S. Anderson (Big Forest), I. Hadad (Harbor City Storm) : 5 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : T. Ococoi (Big Forest), V. Draganov (Flying Ostriches), D. Inceris (Flying Ostriches), K. Gansler (Flying Ostriches), I. Hadad (Harbor City Storm), E. Irwin (Village Idiots), L. Portobello (Village Idiots), R. Kasciokaitis (Wavy Gates), G. Martone (Wavy Gates) : 5 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : S. Tsalavoutas (Harbor City Storm), K. Gansler (Flying Ostriches), I. Hadad (Harbor City Storm), L. Portobello (Village Idiots), M. Ramasodi (SomeTeam), H. Sotelo (Baker Street Irregulars), R. Hartley (Wavy Gates), D. Choate (Wasted Potential), N. Ritchie (Corntucky Mildcats) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) : 6 Three points

The best performer : G. Bandeira (Smallfries) : Rating : 20.5

The worst performer : A. Howe (southpaw army) : Rating : -0.5