B-ballers,
Oh yes!! I’m back at the table, and everything is good. Na mean? Tell me this: How many NBA officials would be willing to lace up his/her kicks to take a charge against “King James?” Exactly; I can’t think of any either. That’s why death row b-ball is the hottest ticket in the N.C. department of corrections. Our 3 league officials have been taking the court and playing in the highly intense, second floor scrimmage sessions. That’s right! The Diesel, Big Bank and yes; Lil’ Magic, have been turning up the heat – adding flames to an already scorching summer. Word id bond!
Today’s opening matchup between team Sky High (2-6) and team Regulators (3-6) required double overtimes to decide their 4th and final meeting of the regular season. Without question; this was the best game of the season. Real talk.
The hype of team Sky High was contagious. The late season stretch is undoubtedly forcing the cream to rise to the top. E-Smoove led Sky High with a career best, 32 points (13/28 from the field). He also accumulated 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks (season high). This breakout performances was highlighted by his scoring 10 of the 15 Sky High overtime points. GMB (Grown Man Basketball). Ya heard?
Silk Money tallied a career best 16 boards, to pace the Regulators rebounding dominance (50-23). He also scored 19 points (8/9 from the stripe) – giving him his 1st double/double of the season. In the waning seconds of regulation, Silk Money answered a game tying King Cobra put back basket, with a clutch basket of his own. Giving his team Regulators a hopeful 38-36 lead. But, I gotta ask: “Who’s checking the white cat?”
After missing all 6 of his much needed free throw attempts, Billy Ho remained on his grind and made his lone 2 points count for one of the game’s biggest moments. With the buzzer on the horizon, Billy Ho sent the game into it’s first overtime with a layup, followed by a gladiator’s roar. GMB.
E-Smoove handled the overtime periods like carry-on luggage; Easy like Sunday morning. Ya heard? In this “instant classic,” Silk Money appeared to have sealed the deal in the first overtime, with a pull-up trey – leaving two ticks on the game clock. Unaware of the clock stopping after made baskets with 60 seconds or less to play, coach T.C. stormed the court, in an effort to congratulate his star player for nailing the game’s alleged winning basket. I can’t front, b-ballers, I got caught up in the hype as well. I was giving Silk Money a pound at the table while coach T.C. was lifting him off the court.
The rec yard euphoria was heightened when Frost followed the alleged Silk Money game winner with a trey that beat the buzzer. But the basket was waved off due to the coach leaving the bench prior to the buzzer. E-Smoove tied the game at 44, nailing the two technical free throws. Frost contributed 12 points (including 5 point in the overtime sessions), 2 rebounds and 2 steals. With a bleeding left elbow and a bloody right palm, King Cobra donated 10 boards to a 53-44 statement victory, for team Sky High.
The 7-1 Runnin Rebels are in the driver’s seat, going into the home stretch of the regular season. After today’s 72-61 victory over the Funky Technicians (5-4), The General gave a late season prediction: “To all comers! The Runnin Rebels won’t be stopped! This year, the title belongs to us!” Coming from a point guard that was dishing out masterpieces (5 dimes) in today’s contest, I’d have to say he has a valid point. No pun intended.
With The Phenom stuck on the bench in the second half, with 4 fouls, the Runnin Rebels outsourced the Funky Technicians 43-35 in the second half. Scrappy scored 12 of his season high, 21 points in the second half. Scoop generated 11 points, 12 boards, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 4 swats. The Carpenter (14 points, 14 boards, 5 dimes and 2 steals) went into a dehydrated shock after today’s win. He left the unit in a wheelchair; received an I.V. in the emergency room; then returned in time to walk to chow with the rest of the row. Damn! I love death row b-ball. That’s what’s up!!
Stay up,
MannofStat
Copyright © 2012 by Leroy Elwood Mann
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