Green Dot holds on in rivalry classic against Joy Boys

Game Summary

The rivalry between the Green Dot Ballers and Joy Boys now spans 21 games, including 7 playoff games and 5 finals. No matter how many players turn over or names of teams are used, there are always wild momentum swings, intense play, last minute shots and a battle of wills to see who can maintain composure. This one was no different!

momentum swings - First Half Ballers 26-6 vs Second Half Boys 15-0

Intensity and composure - a tech for yelling at the ref leads to the big second half run for JBs

Last minute shots - Reamy nails 2 threes to provide the winning margin

Headlines

First Half Clinic - The Green Dot Crew came out on fire with six different scorers led by 14 first half points by Tony Wroblicky. The 14 points were highlighted by back to back dunks from TW. The defense was loud, active and held the three point slinging Joy Boys to just one first half three pointer.

Second half swing - The Joy Boys were floundering and could not find a way to make up any ground. With 7:33 left they were down 54-38 and had just been issued a tech for arguing with the refs and subsequently gave up a free throw and wide open layup. That somehow sparked them to go on a 15-0 run hitting 4 threes and a traditional three point play.

Clutch 3s from a clutch Baller - With the momentum gone and the clock running very slowly, the Ballers turned to their resident 3 point sniper and boy did he deliver. Mike Reamy hit a three with two and a half minutes to play to stop the run and then hit the closing shot with one minute left to give the Ballers the win.

MVP

Tony Wroblicky - Wroblicky set the tone again this week dominating the paint with drives rebounds and a pair of dunks. His scoring, rebounding and defense have become a key part of the Ballers winning streak headed into the playoffs.

Up Next

Quarterfinals vs #4 Straight Cash 11/9 8:00pm - Fall Session playoff extravaganza gets under way with the 4/5 matchup. After Green Dot won an overtime thriller in the Spring of 22, Straight Cash has been nothing but money with five straight wins. The winner of this one will face the #1 seed in the semis.