Chaos Reigns Over Archers in 126-87 Blowout Behind Brandon Wells’ Near-Perfect Shooting
The Chaos lived up to their name, dismantling the Archers in a lopsided 126-87 victory fueled by an offensive onslaught. From the opening tip, the Chaos overwhelmed their opponent, racing to a 30-13 first-quarter lead and never looking back. Shooting a blistering 65.9% from the field, the Chaos were led by Brandon Wells, who torched the Archers with 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting, including a perfect 3-for-3 from beyond the arc. Octavio Watson orchestrated the offense masterfully, dishing out eight assists to go along with his 18 points. Meanwhile, Chris Melvin provided a spark off the bench with 20 points on 10-of-15 shooting. The Archers, struggling to find any rhythm, shot just 36.3% from the field and a dismal 25.9% from three-point range. Isaiah McCandless was a lone bright spot with 17 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough to counter the Chaos’ relentless attack. The decisive factor in the game was the Chaos’ superior efficiency and ball movement, as they racked up 39 assists while suffocating the Archers defensively. Chaos wins series 4-2.
Huskies Defy Evolution’s Second Half Surge, 102-93, Behind Clark’s Scoring Prowess
In a game defined by early dominance and clutch performances, the Huskies fended off a late push from the Evolution to secure a 102-93 victory. Justin Clark was the star of the night, torching the defense with 30 points on an efficient 10-of-18 shooting while adding seven rebounds. The Huskies set the tone early, outscoring the Evolution 61-38 in the first half, thanks to their superior rebounding (51-37) and sharp free-throw shooting (23-of-26). The Evolution fought back behind Donnie McGinty’s 27-point explosion, including five three-pointers, but their 39.3% shooting from the field proved too much to overcome. Despite a valiant second-half effort, the Evolution couldn’t erase the early deficit, as the Huskies’ balanced attack and defensive presence sealed the win. Series tied 3-3.
Alpha Dog Howerton Dominates with 35 Points to Lead Labradors Past Tritons, 96-85
In a thrilling contest, the Labradors pulled ahead in the final stretch to claim a 96-85 triumph over the Tritons, powered by an outstanding effort from John Howerton. The dynamic small forward lit up the scoreboard with 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting, sinking four shots from beyond the arc, while also securing 10 rebounds. The Labradors asserted their presence on the boards, out rebounding the Tritons 50-41, and showcased excellent ball distribution with 23 assists compared to their opponent’s 18. Tritons center Herman Winslow put up a solid fight with 21 points and six rebounds, but his squad struggled with accuracy, converting just 41.7% of their field goal attempts. Ultimately, the Labradors’ crisp passing and Howerton’s offensive brilliance proved to be the deciding factors in this hard-fought encounter. Series tied 3-3.
