The Raptors beat the the Sixers, 49 to 47. It was the dominating play by Tyron Hiclem down the stretch that made it. The Raptors looks like the team to beat in this league, starting with a 2-0 record. They are a complete team with Justin Conroy running the point, big man Tyron Hiclem in the middle and Derel Lamont, who does the dirty work, on both ends. That’s a well balanced team. The Sixers’ first game in the league showed some toughness. This team is a force to consider. Rah Davies, Mile Lpvett, Kevin Johnson, and Anthony Green will give any opponent a tough battle. Since all seven teams in this league are currently equally balanced, every game is a close game.
Raptors: T. Hiclem – 15, J. Conroy – 10, K. Jaworski – 7, N. Compton – 6, M. Defazio – 5, S. Devaney – 3, J. D’Amato – 2, K. King – 1.
Sixers: R. Davies – 13, K. Johnson – 10, M. Lovett – 8, C. Edwards – 6, A. Green – 4, L. Navaro – 3, L. Mathis – 2, C. Ortega – 1
The Cavs defeated the Bucks, 79 to 53. Game of two opposite tales: one team led with team ball the other lacking team ball. The Bucks were missing key players. Despite Tamir Sowell’s hard work, they were just outmanned. The Cavs played with great ball rotation. Ricky Hoffman fit very well with this team. Their first big test will come when they play the Raptors (2-0). This will be the game to watch.
Cavs: R. Hoffman – 31, J. Flynn – 15, T. Conyers – 13, J. Stevenson – 10, R. Baptiste – 7, E. Camaligan – 3
Bucks: T. Sowell – 23, J. Anacreon – 10, C. Gumtang – 10, B. Smith – 4, G. Corea – 4, R. Amante – 2
OKC beat the Spurs, 73 to 72. The last game of the night was a classic down-to-the-wire game. Defending champion, OKC, needed their first win. They had Ramy Lawandy back which meant their defense was back. JJ Hladik’s classic stroke brought back the Spurs from a 8-point deficit and Alex Mirabel’s 4-point play in the last 48 seconds tied the game, with both teams needing their first win. Jordan Roberson, Matt McMonagle and Dan Liming of OKC contributed down the stretch to net their team’s first win.
OKC: J. Roberson – 18, J. Guthrie – 15, D. Liming – 13, M. McMonagle – 12, L. Pagan – 10, R. Lawandy – 6
Spurs: J. Hladik – 24, J. Fortune – 15, A. Mirabel – 12, B. Pipher – 11, M. Lowry – 9, M. Hladik – 0
Standings: Raptors (2-0), Cavs (2-0), Bucks (1-1), OKC (1-1), Sixers (0-1), Lakers (0-1), Spurs (0-2)
