Winter 2016 Tuesday Recreational Basketball @ KIPP Collegiate HS (2 Divisions) Sponsored by The Spot

The Cavs took down the Spurs to improve to (2-3) on the season. The Spurs are still looking for their first win. The Cavs got up to a 20-5 lead early in the first half. After a timeout by the Spurs, they played a lot better, playing an even match for the rest of the game. But that early burst of 3-pointers proved to be the difference maker.

In the second game, we had the top two teams go at it. The undefeated Warriors fell to the (3-1) Practice?! Both teams were very even. Practice?! had the stronger males, but the Warriors had the stronger females. Practice was able to knock them off, but the Warriors still remain in first via point differential.

The two powerhouse (5-1) teams met again to finish off the regular season. The Warriors looked like they were playing with a chip on their shoulder. They held the lead for most of the game, primarily because of Ashley G.’s shooting. But in the last minutes of the ball game, Practice?! came back and tied it up. With the game tied and only a few seconds remaining, the Warriors got a steal and had a chance to win at the buzzer. The Practice?! defender “set up shop” right outside of the key and let the offensive player come to her. In the end, there was a collision but no foul was called. The game would end in a tie! But since the Warriors have the better point differential, they will be the number one seed going into the playoffs.

In the second game, the Spurs let it slip away. They were playing great basketball for 35 minutes. But in the last five minutes, they let their 15 point lead slide. The Cavs started to hit some big 3’s. In the last seconds of the game, the Spurs had a costly turnover. The Cavs shot one last desperation 3-pointer to win the game. It was a miss, but Eric was there to tip the ball back up and in for the win. It was an amazing comeback. The Cavs will get the third seed and the Spurs will be fourth.

Remember, no games next week! Playoffs are in two weeks.