Summer 2015 Wednesday Men's Intermediate Basketball @ DU

I GET DOWN defeated the NINJA BALLERS for our first contest. RORY was the player of the game. It was a good bounce back for IGD after losing last week. It was the first loss for the NINJAS as they move to (1-1-1). IGD is now in second place with a (2-1) record.

In the second game, the WILDCATS defeated HI ALTITUDE FLOORING. Christian and Earl lead the way for the WILDCATS, with great three point shooting. FLOORING hung around throughout the game, but the WILDCATS were too much. The WILDCATS improved to (2-1) and the HAF dropped to (1-1-1).

The CHICKEN BROTHERS were missing some key players, and had to try to play with five guys. The INVERNESS WARRIORS had a strong team of 8 players that subbed regularly. The WARRIORS took control of the game in the second half and ran away with it. The WARRIORS are now (1-1-1) and LOS POLLOS HERMANOS are (0-3).

For the nightcap, the SILLY NANNIES remained undefeated with a strong performance against the BOOGEYMEN. The NANNIES are the last undefeated team in the league, but that’s not saying much when you look at who they’ve played. Their opponents combined record is (1-6-1). Next week we’ll have a better understanding on the league when they play I GET DOWN.

The WILDCATS were short on players, but that didn’t affect them that much. They took care of the BOOGEYMEN, winning by double digits. The game was still up for grabs throughout the second half until Tristan started to drain the long ball. He had 3-4 threes down the homestretch to put the CATS up by ten. They would eventually win by twelve and improve to (4-1) on the year. The BOOGEYMEN dropped to (0-4-1).

I GET DOWN defeated the INVERNESS WARRIORS in a high tempered matchup. The game was close until the WARRIORS started to lose their composure. They received two technical fouls after common fouls were called on I GET DOWN. The freethrows started to add up and after a disqualification the WARRIORS had to play four on five for the last ten minutes. This is when I GET DOWN pulled away. IGD improved to (3-2) and the WARRIORS drop to (1-3-1).

The SILLY NANNIES stayed undefeated, defeating HI-ALTITUDE FLOORING in a great game. The NANNIES kept pulling away, but FLOORING would make an adjustment and get right back in it. With some big three pointers in the last minute, FLOORING managed to only lose by three. FLOORING is now (2-3) and the NANNIES are (5-0).

In the last game, the NINJA BALLERS beat LOS POLLOS HERMANOS in what turned out to be a fairly close game. Early in the game, the BALLERS got up by twenty points and it looked like the mercy rule might be implemented. But late in the second half, the HERMANOS came back with big three pointers and good defense to bring it to a five point game. They wouldn’t pull it off though. They are now (1-4) and the BALLERS are (2-2-1).

HI ALTITUDE FLOORING was missing most of their squad. They played the first half 4 on 5, but it didn’t seem to faze them. They played smart and conservative to get into halftime with an even score. At halftime, two of their other players showed up. This was the difference maker, as they pulled away in the second half to win the game. LOS POLLOS HERMANOS played a good game, despite the loss. LPH finished in seventh place, so they did not qualify for the playoffs. FLOORING finished in 4th place and will take on the INVERNESS WARRIORS next week.

In the second game, it was two powerhouse teams going up against each other. The undefeated SILLY NANNIES played smart throughout the whole game. They led for most of the game, even getting up by ten points around halftime. The WILDCATS calmed down and started to make a comeback. They brought the score to within four points with three minutes remaining. From there though, their shots didn’t go in. The WILDCATS were forced to foul. The NANNIES would take the victory and finish their regular season undefeated and get the first seed for the playoffs. The WILDCATS finished in third due to point differential.

The INVERNESS WARRIORS took down the NINJA BALLERS in an evenly matched ball game. Both teams only had five players, which meant that fouls could be an issue. And they were for the NINJA BALLERS. With ten minutes left in the game, one ninja fouled out, creating a big mismatch. The WARRIORS took advantage of it and milked the remaining ten minutes. With the win, the WARRIORS go into the playoffs as number five and the NINJA BALLERS go in at number six.

In the last game, the BOOGEYMEN didn’t show up, giving the win to I GET DOWN. I GET DOWN finished the regular season at (5-2) and will get a first round bye as the number two seed. The BOOGEYMEN will not make the playoffs.