Game Summary
The game started out back and forth between the two teams, until the G-Men grabbed control at 15-10 midway through the first half. The Green Dot Ballers then went on a 16-4 rally highlighted by a pair of Chris Larson to Mike Reamy 3 pointers. GDB held a 26-19 advantage at the half, but G-Men would continue to press the Ballers, eventually leading 44-38 with just under eight min remaining in the game. Green Dot mixed an inside and outside attack to reel off a 13-2 surge that seemingly put the game under control with a 51-46 lead and 2:30 to go. But a 7-0 burst by the G-Men point guard saw the Ballers undefeated start to the season slipping away with 30 seconds left. Big man Tony Wroblicky grabbed a frantic rebound and put it in with the foul. His clutch free throw gave the Ballers their final lead at 54-53 and survived a last second three pointer that bounced off the rim to maintain the win.
Headlines
Comeback kings - Well at least it makes for exciting games!!! Fans of the Green Dot Ballers have been treated to a string of second half comebacks, last minute plays and big plays. In the end, it has added up to a 4-0 start. They have won the four games by a total of 9 points and have trailed in the second half in all four games. Clutch plays down the stretch have been a hallmark of the team this season. Tonight it was Tony Wroblicky coming to the rescue with a putback and 1 with thirty seconds left that turned out to be the game winner.
Balanced attack leads the way - The Green Dot crew continues to recieve performances from across the roster. 4 different players with 8 or more points, assists on 15 of 18 FGs (including a game high 6 from Chris Larson). Even down two key players (Wade, Jones), the Ballers went with the next man up approach to secure the victory.
Officiating mixup - With the Ballers trying to run out the clock and finish the game hitting free throws, a technical foul was assessed to the Ballers when they reacted to a hard foul by the G-Men. The G-Men were incorrectly awarded the ball after the technical free throws. The correct call would have provided possession back to the Ballers as the technical occurred during a stoppage of play. The resulting 4 point possession had the Ballers in a 2 point hole just 30 seconds after they had been up 5 points.
MVP
Tony Wroblicky - This is not a scheduled tweet.....Wroblicky once again was making his presence felt and was on the spot to grab the game winning rebound and three point play.
Shoutout to Will Harris III for his stellar play as well. He was a calming influence throughout the game with his post ups and defense. Season high 13 points as well.
Up Next
Tuesday 2/20 vs Tenacious D 7:00pm
Time to close out the first half of the season!
Also, big games next week:
Straight Cash vs DC Warriors - battle for 2nd place & keeping pace with GDB
G-Men vs Self Check - battle to position for last playoff spot
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