RGAC / Jan 21 / S4 Week 3 Game Recap
RGAC -- —Week 3 tip-off with big men, big size match up between Team Adam Silver & His Happy Friends (ASHHF) VS Team Lulu Legends. The Lulu Legends started off aggressive and winning all the 50-50 ball and rebounds. But ASHHF eventually settled down and also after making some key XsOs adjustment after poor performance in Week 2, ASHHF took down The Lulu Legends in Game 1 by final score 12-9 to get their first win in Week 3.
Balance attack from ASHHF starting with long range bomber Owen finished with 8 points including two 3-pointers, team's top recruiter Asian Rich Paul, Jack, sacrificed his nearly perfect body by banging against the big trees to help secure 4 key rebounds and also knocked down a key 3-point to keep the lead. Team manager, Fisk the Freak, showed off his play making skill by ditching out 4 assists, including few nice passes to mid-range sharp shooter, Arny, who helped sealing Game 1 by finishing with 4 points. ASHHF tight defense also held Mike scoreless in Game 1, which they did the same in Game 2 by controlling the tempo on both ends of the floor to secure 2nd win of the night and held Team Low & Go's team manager, Leo and their G-League MVP, William, to zero point to get their second win. ASHHF eventually finished the night with 4W1L and take 4 points for the team in Week 3.
Game 3 of the night featured season leader Team Richmond Crash Dummies VS the free agents (Team Game Changer). The Dummies' balance team effort handled the FAs easily and won by final score 16-11. Led by team's big 3, Johnny's 5 points, Jason Shuttleworth's 6 points and Don the Bullseye 5 points plus Ka Ming's the Energize Bunny with 6 rebounds and 2 assists. They overcame Baby Shaq Ted's attack who finished the game with 8 points and 7 rebounds.
The Richmond Dummies finished the night with 3W1L as 2nd place with 3 points. Season points after Week 3 at 10 points total still leading (with 1 point over Team ASHHF who is sitting at 2nd place).
Team Lo & Go had a rough start in Week 3 by dropping their first two games by 2 point each to Team ASHHF. Game 6 was a tight game with multiple lead changes and ties. Despite stat sheets stuffer performance from team manager, Leo with 7points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block; still not enough and loss Game 6 by final score 14-16 to Team ASHHF.
The two teams finally had a final rematch of the night during Game 9. The Low & Go forced a key turnover on Fisk when score was tie at 8-8 with game clock started running out. With a nice inbound play, Rob broke through the tight defense that ASHHF had been throwing at him all night and managed to hit a buzzer beater layup to give The Low & Go their first victory of the night. Rob finished Game 9 with 6 points and 4 rebounds. The Low & Go finished the night strong to get their second win in final match of the night and finished Week 3 with 2W2L.
Takeaway
- Heavy weight wresting match between Free Agent Baby Shaq Ted VS G-League Mini Shaq William. With Ted finished the night 15 points, 12 rebounds 1 block and William with 4 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal.
- Ka Ming knocked down his first ever career 3 pointer at Game 7.
Key moment
- Game 5 between Team Lulu Legends and Team ASHHF needed 4K 1000x zooming to decide ruling out Mike's corner 3 pointer at 3:04 mark of the game. Final score stayed at 11-9 with victory went to ASHHF. Early next morning, Game Review Centre released the following statement on the call after review:
- "After conducting an official review of the play in question during Game 5 between Team Lulu Legends and Team ASHHF, we have determined that Mike's 3-point shot (at 3:04mins mark of Game 5) occurred after the shot clock violation. As a result, the original call on the court stands, and the basket is deemed no good. The final score of the game is confirmed as 11-9 in favor or Team ASHHF. We appreciate your understanding and thank both teams for their sportsmanship and participation. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the league office."
Key stats
- Don kept his top notch shooting accuracy who topped the night with 21 points by shooting at 42% FG.
- Mike finished the night by ditching out 5 assists.
- Reigning MVP, Fisk, over powered all the big men and grabbed 17 rebounds.
- Defensive stats belong to season 1st pick Jason Shuttleworth with 4 steals and 2 blocks, Ka Ming 4 steals and Leo 1 steal and 3 blocks.
RGAC / Jan 14 / S4 Week 2 Game Recap
RGAC -- — Week 2 of Richmond Grizzlies Tuesday Basketball Season 4 welcomed back our OG Commissioner Wyatt and Baby Shaq Ted, who both been out for last 2-3 months due to load management and rehabbing from injuries.
The night tipped off with the 2 OGs leading Team Game Changers (the free agents) VS Team Low & Go. After zero win from Week 1, Team Low & Go came in with more focus. Balance attack from both Leo and Adrian (each finished with 7 points and 8 points in Game 1) overcame Ted's 8 points, 5 rebounds performance. Team manager, Leo also decided to call up their G-League asset, Get Bucket William, who helped secured Game 1 win with a key mid-range jumper. Final score 17-13.
Team Low & Go continued the momentum edging rivalry Team Lulu Legends in Game 2 of the night with 1-point victory, final score 14-13. Sharp shooter, Rob got hot at long range draining 2 key 3-pointers; despite Mike led The Lulu Legends with 11 points.
Both teams eventually finished the night with 2W2L with Team Lulu Legends finished the night stronger beating Team Low & Go at their later tie breaker game by 10 points. Role players, Sunny finished the night with 8 points, 2 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals. With the plus 16 points differential, Team Lulu Legends finished the night as 2nd top team to secure the key 3 points for the night (sitting at 3rd place with total 5 points after Week 2 of the season).
The night though belong to Team Richmond Crash Dummies. They handed out Team Adam Silver & His Happy Friends' first loss of the season by defeating them in Game 3 with final score 18-8 with their scrappy defense and strong rebounds. The Dummies finished the night with 3W1L with Don captured highest points scoring night with 22 points (8/19 for 2pts FG shooting at 42% and 2/7 for 3pts FG shooting at 29%). Team manager, Johnny also finished with 20 points (6/13 for 3pts shooting). Rebound leader, Ka Ming, topped the night with eye-popping 19 boards total (including 12 offensive boards). First-overall draft pick, Jason Shuttleworth, bounced back from Week 1 poor performance and finished Week 2 with an all around game: 10 points, 8 assists, 11 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block.
Takeaway
- After sitting out for months due to load management, OG Commissioner Wyatt finished the night with 10 points, 5 assists, 11 rebounds and 4 steals and leading the free agents to spoil The Richmond Crash Dummies' night by defeating them in Game 4 with final score 17-15 (The Dummies only loss of the night, 3W1L).
Key moment
- Half time treat with Rain or Shine ice-cream to the crowd, including court side VIP Eric, captured lots of sweet moments.
Key Stat
- High profile FA, Liam showing his defensive skill with 3 blocks.
- Fisk the Freak got trapped the whole night with 5 TOs and season low scoring, 2 points (at 1/14 FG shooting).
- Long range sharp shooter, Owen, also went ice cold finished the night with 0 point (0/7 3-point shooting).
RGAC / Jan 7 / S4 Week 1 Game Recap
RGAC -- — New year, new teams, new game format kicked off Richmond Grizzlies Season 4 opening night with a sellout crowd.
The new season tipped off with Team Adam Silver & His Happy Friends (ASHHF) VS The Richmond Crash Dummies. With a very balance team offense and playing hard on D, ASHHF won Game 1 with final score of 18-10 and never looked back. They finished the night with 6W0L record, led by Fisk 34 points, 15 rebounds, 8 steals and JC 20 points, 16 rebounds, 3 steals; the rest of team also contributed on both ends (Arny with 14pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls; Owen with 11pts, 6rebs, 3 stls; Jack with 8pts, 6 rebs, 2 stls and Danny's flu game with 5 rebs and 1 stl).
Both Team Richmond Crash Dummies and The Lulu Legends finished the night with 2W2L, but the dummies crashed their way out with their crashing leader, Johnny Crash, crashed on fire and won a tie-breaking game against The Lulu Legends with 11 points, including 3 threes by final score of 21-10. This helped Team Richmond Crash Dummies finished 2nd and secured 3 points of Season 4 in Week 1.
Team Low & Go went loooooow for the night with 0W3L despite signing 1-night contract with free agent, Adrian to replace team's defense anchor, William, who forgot to bring his defensive gears to the game and forced to be sidelined. Team's offense duo Leo and Rob each scored 11 points and 13 points of the night, but the lack of rebounds hurt them (team total 18 rebounds only).
Takeaway
- With the sellout crowd and few returning players, the night also featured the 5th team The Game Changers (with the free agents): Darren, Liam, Calvin, Jacky, Little and Kit. Despite the team finished with 0W3L but they made things tough for each opponent they played, including a 5 minutes overtime game against The Lulu Legends who had to grind out for a 2 points victory.
Key moment
- The 1st overall pick, Jason Shuttleworth, had an off night finished with 12 points (went for 5 for 20 shooting), 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
Key stat
- Don continues his hot FG percentage shooting at 44% FG and finished the night with 14pts (8/18 shooting), including the Play of the Night alley-hoop finished around the rim.
RGAC / Dec 10 / S3 Finale Game Recap
RGAC -- — It took hours of bargaining, with the intensity and expectation growing in recent days, and the handshake agreement was finally struck on Tuesday, Dec 10 noon, to avoid early closure of RGAC gym, but rather reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining deal to finish Season 3 finale per plan.
The finale featured with 15 key players (3 teams) with Team 1 (featured Leo, Johnny and league top 3 rebounders Justin, Ka Ming and Vlad) tip-off against Team 2 (led by reigning MVP Fisk, Adrian, Liam, AllanM and Alvin). Team 1 out rebound their opponent (17 to 14) plus balance scoring, took care Game 1 easily with final score 19 to 12. Team 1 carried on their momentum and blew out Team 3 (JC, Chris, Jay, Danny and Adrian who waived by Team 2 who signed Rob the sharp shooter for an 1-hour contract ) with final score of 16 to 2.
Team 1 eventually ran out of gas and loss all the remaining games at the finale.
On contrary, after some Xs-n-Os adjustment and picked up Adrian, Team 3 stormed back to 6 games win streak for the rest of the night. First beating Team 2 by 15 to 6. Then revenge by blowing out Team 1 by 18 to 6. Led by JC high productive scoring who finished with 38 points, 14 rebounds and 2 steals.
Takeaway
- First 10 players were able to finish the round of paper-n-rock within 5 tries. Quickest in Season 3.
- Rob returned from foot injury.
Key moment
- Focus, focus and focus.... accurate shooting and passing. Nothing hit the wall Christmas decorations. Amen!
Injury
- Mike - groin injury.
- Eric - finger.
- Liam - sprained ankle but able to walked off and played through it.
RGAC / Dec 3 / Game Recap
RGAC -- — The night kickoff with the surprising underdog team (led by Vlad, Chris, Sunny, AllanM and Liam) winning the first 2 matches, with Game 2 started with 6 for 6 FGs.
By Game 3, Vlad and group finally gas out and got blown out 10-20 by Fisk's team (with Fisk single handed 16 points on his own). Though that was Fisk's team only victory because the night belonged to Crash Dummy Johnny and his two 3-n-D wings JC and Jason. Their team finished the night with 3W1L and wrapped up Game 7 with another blow out victory of 25-10.
Takeaway
- Two teams mixed up the players for Game 8. It went back-n-forth until role player AllanM tipped in to beat the buzzer with a 2 points victory (19-17)
Key moment
- Broken Backstreet Boyz came out: Jeremy (achilles rehab), Mike (groin), Eric (finger) and Rob (ankle). Let sing "Backstreet's Back alright!!!" Wish you all a speedy recovery!!
Key stat
- Fisk captured 39pts & 3blks, just edged JC who finished the night with 32pts.
- Liam and Johnny both got 22 boards (Uncle Johnny's legs and ankles are looking strong still).
- Chris (our Season 3 SPG leader) finished with 3 steals.
All Star Saturday / Nov 30 / Game Recap
THE HOME COURT -- — In All Star Saturday's celebrity game, Team Generation Gap (led by Sunny, Allan M, Darren and Liam) came out victorious over Team 30'something (with Fisk, Leo, JC and Danny) with a final score of 20-15. Though the final score was controversial since it was recorded by rookie Mike.
Takeaway
- The 4-on-4 celebrity games filled with fun more than hard screens or boxing out hard in the paint (based on Leo chilling at the 3pt line).
Key moment
- Danny showed the crowd his outside shooting at the celebrity game, where he just left a "X" mark for back-to-back 3sssss.
- Vlad (the 10th man) took his talent on the couch. Zzzzzzzz....
Injury
- Mike tested his groin during warm up but eventually had to sub-off.
RGAC / Nov 26 / Game Recap
RGAC -- —Rookie Brandon scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds with 4 steals and 1 block to finish the Season 3 Week 13 with 4W2L.
Offensive fire powers led by JC with 32 points and 11 rebounds, but only finished the night with 2W4L (after Mike being scouted and acquired by top Eastern European recruiter, Vlad to join his team). Mike finished the night with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists before checking out with a groin injury, which making him GTD for Saturday, Nov 30, IST games.
The night also featuring heavy battle on the boards with both Justin and Ka Ming each snatched 13 rebounds, but unmovable Vlad top the rebound category with 21 boards and led his team to 3W2L.
Takeaways
- Long range sharp shooter Owen did his usual damage at the arc knocking down 6 of his 10 treys and finished the night with 25 points. Follow by, get buckets Leo with 5 treys of his own and 27 points. Dummy Johnny was ice cold with 0 for 8 at the 3 point line.
- Veteran Sunny also finished the night strong with a nice double-double (17 points and 10 rebounds).
- G-League call up, William had a quiet night with 6 points and being sent back to G-League for further training.
Key moments
- Caitlin "Tonia" Clark VS Jack "The Asian Rich Paul" stole the spotlight. Tonia finished the night 8 points, 5 rebounds including knocking down 2 deep three pointers. While Jack looked happily (also caught on camera) took home with 5 steals.
Injury
- Southpaw Eric left the night early after injured his finger in Game 1. Report said he would be out for 4 weeks.
RGAC / Nov 19 / Game Recap
RGAC -- — Owen set the Tuesday Night Basketball's single-game record with eight 3-pointers while finishing the night with 26 points, but still not enough to bring wins to his team (JC, Owen, Danny, Andy and Sunny), which finished the night with 1W4L.
Eric had 30 points, 13 assists and 17 rebounds, and Jason had 33 points, 7 assists and 16 rebounds as their team improved to 4W2L on Nov 19 Tuesday Night Basketball. G-League called up William continued to shine by giving an all around performance with 5 points, 1 assist, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block to help the team to their 4th win of the night at the final Game 9.
William hadn't won 4 games any given Tuesday Night Basketball since February 2021.
Leo kept his Cam Thomas style offense whole night finishing with 30 points, including a single Game 2 with total of 18 points and a key 3-pointer in Game 8 to beat JC (when the bros went against each other on many isolated plays) by final score 23 VS 20.
Takeaway
- JC's team suffered multiple buzzer beater losses including Game 4 with Eric pushing the tempo with 5 seconds left and found Don for a buzzer beater victory (20 VS 18)
Key moment
- Fisk left the court with a sprained ankle after landing awkwardly on William's foot in Game 5 of the night. He had to be carried off the court by his Happy Friends and had the entire crowd on its feet and worried. Late WhatsApp message confirmed no structural damage and will be re-evaluated in a week.
Key stat
Ka Ming topped the night with career high in rebound, finished with 19 boards.
IST / Nov 16 / Game Recap
THE HOME COURT -- — The Big 3 (Rob, Mike and Eric) from Boy London were on fire right at tip off after waiving Danny and signed veteran AllanM. Rob gave two back to back all around games by finishing with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal to edge Will Power in Game 1 (final score 15 - 12). Then finished Game 2 with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal to blow out The Denny's by final score 18 - 2.
Boy London hot start carried to Game 3 victory by beating Will Power again (after team sending William to G League and picked up journey man, Danny) with final score 12 - 3, behind Mike 5 points, Eric 5 points, Rob 6 points and Vlad anchoring the defense with total of 4 rebounds and 1 steal.
Game 4 then featuring The Denny's and Denny's Minions. Journey man Danny followed Dwight Howard's footstep joining the Taiwanese squad, but still fell short; letting Jerry powered The Denny's to their first victory of the night and finished with 10 points with 5 for 9 mid-range shooting.
The Denny's called up William from G League and carried the momentum into Game 5 against their rivalry The Boy London. William delivered a solid performance with 4 points and 6 rebounds to help The Denny's defeat The Boy London for the firs time.
Game 5 featuring Denny's Minions VS Will Power. Will Power applied The 7 Seconds or Less Offense from coach Mike D'Antoni and got an easy victory with Owen knocking down 2 treys with 6 points, Leo finished with 5 points and JC finished with 6 points and 3 rebounds.
The night finished with two close games with The Denny's edging Will Power in Game 6 (final score 17 - 16) and then beating The Boy London by final score of 16 - 14.
Takeaways
- Reigning MVP, Fisk, continued struggle in shooting at the IST, finished the night by shooting 8 for 33 FGs.
- Zig, signed a 1-night contract to come out from retirement to play 1 game at IST and finished with 0 point, 2 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 turnovers.
Key moment
- Jamie took a hard hit after collision with Fisk. Eventually, Jamie needed to be carried off the court and finished the night with 2 rebounds and 1 block.
RGAC / Nov 12 / Game Recap
RGAC -- — Reigning MVP, Fisk, scored night high 37 points, including 5 treys, to lead his team finishing the night with 3W1L on Tuesday basketball night at RGAC.
Wyatt despite finished with only 2 points but dished out the night high 9 assists and also 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks in an emotional return to RGAC for the first time since he departed to kick start his COBS bakery shop in early September.
JC started and had 29 points with 50% FG shooting, but not enough to wheel his team to victory and finished the night with 1W3L.
New dynamic duo between Ka Ming (finished the night high 20 rebounds, including 12 offensive rebounds) and mid-range master Jerry (being traded by Fisk for veteran forward Denny, finished the night with 26 points with all mid-range jumpers) carried their team to 2W2L.
The Old London Alumni Twin Towers Danny (finished with 22 points, 15 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks) and Vlad (finished with 16 points, including 4 treys, 11 rebounds and 2 steals) helped the team to secure 2 key wins of the night.
Takeaways
- Owen caught on fire with his deep 3s, draining 5 in total for the night.
- Chris, before he ran out of breath, top the steal category with 4 in total. With 3 steals in Game 3 when he was still breathing.
Key moment
- The return of Tuesday Night Basketball Commissioner, Wyatt, brought the month high attendance once again at 27 players who also received a standing ovation and loud applause from his supporters when making his entrance to the game.
IST / Nov 9 / Game Recap
THE HOME COURT -- —Tuesday Basketball first In Season Tournament kicked off on Nov 9, 2024 featuring 3 teams (The Baker & The Buns, The London Alumni and Johnny & His Happy Friends).
Tourney tipped off with Game 1 The Baker & the Buns VS The London Alumni. Despite team leader Wyatt (The Baker) ruled out at tip off, but B&B took Game 1 (score 21 - 13) with PF Liam who finished with game high 8 points.
B&B carried on the momentum and easily took down the slow start Johnny & His Happy Friends in Game 2. The losing team shot combined of 1/14 2pts and 1/7 3pts.
After adjustment for Game 3, The London Alumni finally got their first win of the tourney over B&B. Led by Eric 8 points and 3 rebounds.
The tournament finished with total 8 games played. B&B finished a 4W2L record, follow-by TLA with 3W3L and J&HHF 1W3L.
Takeaways
- The London Alumni splash brothers led the team to Game 4 victory with Rob finished with 10 points (two made 3s) and Eric finished with 6 points (also two made 3s).
- Sharp shooting JC led B&B to Game 5 victory with an all around game notching 4points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 0 turnover.
- Johnny & His Happy Friends won a single grind out game, with Uncle Johnny turned himself into a crash test dummy. Crashed down but kept coming back for more to lead his team to one win.
Key Moment
- Role player, Sunny took his game to another level in front of his home crowd support. Finished the night with 13 points, 3 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block and 1 turnover.
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