CHAOS UNLEASHED: Lindstrom Leads Los Angeles to 129-83 Rout Over Sun Kings
In a dazzling display of dominance, the Los Angeles Chaos overwhelmed the St. Louis Sun Kings 129-83, with center Raymond Lindstrom erupting for 26 points and 11 rebounds to earn Player of the Game honors. The Chaos stormed out of the gate with a 37-point first quarter and never looked back, outscoring the Sun Kings in every frame. Lindstrom was a force inside, shooting 9-of-20 from the field and a perfect 6-of-6 from the line, while Chris Melvin added 22 points on a scorching 10-of-16 shooting. The Chaos shot a blistering 51.4% from the field and dished out 32 assists, showcasing their unselfish, high-octane offense. Meanwhile, the Sun Kings struggled to find rhythm, shooting just 39.5% and committing 23 turnovers. Despite 17-point efforts from both Ambrose Vela and Dennis Massey, St. Louis was outmatched in nearly every statistical category. The Chaos’ relentless pace, ball movement, and defensive pressure proved too much, sealing a statement win in front of their home crowd. Chaos win series 4-1.
Largent Lifts Knights in Nail-Biter: London Edges Boston 111-110 Behind 30-Point Showcase
In a heart-pounding thriller that came down to the final buzzer, the London Knights eked out a 111-110 victory over the Boston Buzzards in a game packed with offensive fireworks and dramatic momentum swings. The star of the night was London’s silky-smooth forward Danny Largent, who dazzled with 30 points on a scorching 14-of-21 shooting, slicing through Boston’s defense with ease. The Knights shot a blistering 54.8% from the field and capitalized at the free-throw line, hitting 15-of-19 attempts. Boston, despite a valiant effort and a dominant 53-39 rebounding edge, couldn’t overcome their 15 turnovers and a cold 1-of-6 performance from the charity stripe. James Jones led the Buzzards with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while William Hoopes added 18 points in support. Ultimately, it was Largent’s offensive brilliance and London’s efficient shooting that proved to be the difference in this National East Division showdown. Knights win series 4-1.
Invaders Turn Back Tritons 104-102 in Thriller; Douglas Floyd Dominates as Cavender Exits with Injury
In a heart-pounding Game 5 showdown, the Indiana Invaders clawed their way to a dramatic 104-102 victory over the top-seeded Tampa Bay Tritons, thanks in large part to a monster performance from center Douglas Floyd. Floyd was a force in the paint, racking up 15 points, 13 rebounds (including 7 offensive boards), and a staggering 7 blocks, earning him Player of the Game honors. The Invaders overcame a sluggish 17-point first quarter with a relentless second-half surge, outscoring the Tritons 56-44 after halftime. Indiana’s bench came up huge, with Adam Green and David Kidder combining for 22 points in limited minutes, while Chase Samons lit it up from deep, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. The Tritons, who shot a solid 47.8% from the field, were led by Herman Winslow’s 20-point, 16-rebound double-double, but their momentum took a major hit when starting small forward Rick Cavender exited the game with 8:22 remaining in the fourth quarter due to Patellar Tendonitis. Team doctors have confirmed Cavender will miss the remainder of the series, a serious blow to Tampa Bay’s title hopes. Despite outrebounding Indiana 53-42 and dishing out 27 assists, the Tritons couldn’t overcome their 20 turnovers and the Invaders’ timely shot-making down the stretch. Invaders lead series 3-2.
