Chaos Crush Invaders 117-92 Behind Lindstrom’s Dominant Double-Double
In a game that was never in doubt, the Los Angeles Chaos unleashed a relentless offensive storm to dismantle the Indiana Invaders 117-92 on Wednesday night. From the opening tip, the Chaos set the tone with a blistering 31-point first quarter and never looked back, riding the hot hand of Raymond Lindstrom, who delivered a monstrous 29-point, 16-rebound performance to earn Player of the Game honors.
The Chaos offense was a model of efficiency, shooting a scorching 50.5% from the field and a near-perfect 94.4% from the free-throw line. Lindstrom was the engine, muscling his way to 12 field goals and dominating the glass with 8 offensive rebounds. He was flanked by a deep supporting cast, including Chris Melvin, who was nearly flawless with 16 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and Robert Schrimsher, who added 15 points and 3 triples off the bench.
The Chaos bench was electric, contributing 58 points and keeping the pressure on throughout. Their ball movement was crisp, tallying 28 assists as a team, and their defense was opportunistic, forcing 18 turnovers and racking up 10 steals.
Meanwhile, the Invaders struggled to find rhythm on either end. They shot just 39.1% from the field and were out-rebounded 48-41. Douglas Floyd was a bright spot with 18 points and 11 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overcome the team’s sluggish start and porous defense. Jake Stacy chipped in 16 points and 5 assists, but the Invaders’ backcourt was largely ineffective, combining for just 6-of-25 shooting between Stacy, Chase Samons, and Vicente Hassett.
The game was effectively over by halftime, with the Chaos holding a commanding 59-36 lead. The Invaders showed some life in the third quarter, scoring 32 points, but the Chaos matched them blow for blow and never let the lead dip below 20.
Key Stat: The Chaos outscored the Invaders 59-36 in the first half and shot 11% better from the field overall.
Bottom Line: The Chaos were simply too deep, too efficient, and too aggressive for the Invaders to handle. With Lindstrom leading the charge, they looked every bit like a team on the cusp of competing for the OBWL championship. Chaos lead series 3-1.
Largent Lights It Up as Knights Outlast Thunderbirds 111-103 in Offensive Showcase
In a thrilling offensive showcase, the London Knights rode the red-hot hand of Danny Largent to a 111-103 victory over the Arizona Thunderbirds on Wednesday night. Largent was simply unstoppable, pouring in 34 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, to earn Player of the Game honors and lift the Knights to a hard-fought win.
The game was a back-and-forth battle early, with the Thunderbirds taking a slim 26-23 lead after the first quarter. But the Knights roared back with a 34-point second quarter, seizing control and never relinquishing it. Their offense was humming, shooting a blistering 51.1% from the field and a sharp 40% from three-point range.
Largent wasn’t alone in his heroics. Kenneth Dozier was a force in the paint, tallying 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Jonathan Howell came off the bench to deliver a near-flawless 19 points on 9-of-11 shooting. Point guard Kenneth Nieman orchestrated the offense with 13 assists, helping the Knights rack up 30 team assists on 45 made field goals.
The Thunderbirds, despite the loss, had their own standout performances. John Bigler was electric, dropping 31 points and grabbing 8 rebounds in a tireless 41-minute effort. Michael Clarke added 16 points and 4 assists, while Doyle Wagoner chipped in 17 points in the post. The Thunderbirds hit 12 threes and dished out 28 assists, but their 14 turnovers and struggles at the free-throw line (just 75%) proved costly.
The Knights also dominated the glass, out-rebounding the Thunderbirds 46-37, and their bench outscored the Thunderbirds’ reserves 36-22, giving them the edge in key moments.
Key Stat: The Knights shot over 50% from the field and out-rebounded the Thunderbirds by 9.
Bottom Line: With Largent lighting it up and the Knights firing on all cylinders, they had just enough firepower to hold off a spirited Thunderbirds squad. The win showcased the Knights’ depth, ball movement, and ability to close out tight games — all anchored by Largent’s brilliant night. Series tied 2-2.