The first regular season games of the NBA 2K League took place on Friday night in New York.
Tip-Off Tournament champions 76ers GC were in action along with the runners-up. Take a look at the results, box scores, analysis, Twitter reaction, and highlights from the three games on the schedule.
76ers GC 80, Bucks Gaming 71
The Tip-Off Tournament champions picked up where they left off last week. Tournament MVP Itz Radiant was at it again controlling the flow of his potent offense while ZDS, Newdini, IFEAST, and Steez. ZDS followed up his impressive run in the tournament.
.@iTz_Radiant shows off the handles and then cuts through the lane for the two-handed jam! pic.twitter.com/qKrInYeeqn
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 11, 2018
Unlimited range for THE TIPOFF MVP @iTz_Radiant! pic.twitter.com/xIRE1eu2vH
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 12, 2018
He had 27 points included some impeccable shooting from three-point range.
What makes @HBOScretty the best SG in the league is that this dude is aggressive from three, mid and can take you to the rim.. IN ADDITION HE GREENS EVERYTHING! YALL REALLY LET MY MAN DROP TO THE 6TH ROUND
— SandxChocolate (@MambaMo_) May 11, 2018
76ers GC gave up the drives to Peroxide all game. In fact, he had 41 points in a losing cause. However, 76ers GC clamped down on oLarry to limit his impact. After a great showing at the Tournament, he was held to just 7 and Drake scored 8.
Bucks Gaming's defense had been their strength, but it failed them in this one.
Knicks Gaming 77, Warriors Gaming 74
FINAL STATS pic.twitter.com/IomB95G0b1
— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) May 12, 2018
What a spectacular finish.
WHAT. A. FINISH.
Check out the thrilling ending between @KnicksGaming and @WarriorsGaming.#NBA2KLeague | #ItsOurTime pic.twitter.com/8QRklfB25D
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 12, 2018
Sleep, a man playing his first game with the squad, was feast or famine all game. He started off as cold as ice from the field, but late in the game, he made two huge long-range shots. One was called a two and the other was a massive three that pulled the Warriors into a tie.
Did y’all just see the end of @KnicksGaming vs @WarriorsGaming crazy ending
— All Hail Trey (@AllHailTrey) May 12, 2018
The Warriors squad went nuts celebrating the big shot and failed to get back on defense. Knicks Gaming calmly found Yey Not Gaming for an open three that dropped through the net with just 2.4 seconds left on the clock. Trailing by three, ill-conceived inbound play found PF LeVert in the corner for a heavily contested three.
Looks like Goofy will be the Joel Embiid of the 2KLeague https://t.co/qkWyq23Rqs
— Calles TW (@WitnessCalles) May 12, 2018
It missed and the Warriors were saddled with another tough defeat.
Shawn Win and the Warriors ran out to a huge lead after a 28-point first quarter. Unfortunately for them, they couldn't hold the edge. Knicks Gaming came roaring back behind G O O F Y 757 (28 points and 9 rebounds), who was also switched onto Shawn Win on defense.
.@ShawnWin2k is on #WGSWIN #WarriorsGaming #NBA2KLeague pic.twitter.com/IBjzoRDeYl
— Warriors Gaming (@WarriorsGaming) May 12, 2018
G O O F Y's offense exploded and Shawn Win went absent again. He didn't score after the first quarter. This was an issue with him at the Tip-Off Tournament and could continue to be a problem as long as he continues with his inconsistency.
Very tough lost.. I shoulda been more aggressive. Sorry to everyone that we let down but next week will be different, Il guaranteed that.
— Shawn Win (@ShawnWin2k) May 12, 2018
Blazer5 Gaming 81, Magic Gaming 72
Thats game!
The @blazer5gaming beat the @MagicGaming 81 - 72
13 turnovers in the game for the Magic@DatBoyShotz with 25 points and 9 rebounds@Gbark2k with 17 points on 5/7 from 3@MamaImDatMan_ with 18 points, 14 assists and 4 steals pic.twitter.com/5RtpYzMLZp
— 2k Analytics (@2k_Analytics) May 12, 2018
Give Magic Gaming credit. They came out and played smart and focused early in the game. Despite playing an excellent first quarter, they were still trailing by a point to close out the period. The MG bigs did a great job limiting Walnut on the inside, but no team has seemingly been able to limit Dat Boy Shotz.
He followed up a stellar Tip-Off Tournament with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Mama I'm Dat Man was excellent as well with 18 and 14 with 5 made three-pointers. In a losing effort, KonTrul rebounded from an up-and-down tournament to give his team 23 points and nine assists.
Grant Monster was another key to the Blazer5 attack as he poured in 17 points with 5 more bombs from long range.
