“Take it to the rack and stick it to them.”
Benny Anders 83’ Houston Cougars
a.k.a. Phi Slamma Jamma
Ballers,
It was written: some teams are destined to do the
unbelievable! N.C State did the
impossible in the 1983 NCAA tournament.
They beat the Houston Cougars for the national championship title. Houstom was known as “phi slamma jamma.” With
the likes of players like, Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon, Clyde ‘The Glide’
Drexler, Benny Anders, Alvin Franklin and Michael Young! No one gave N.C. State a chance!
With the game tied 52-52 and three seconds
remaining, Dereck Whittenburg launched a long air ball that miraculously,
Lorenzo Charles caught the ball and dunked!
Forever going down as one of the biggest upsets in NCAA history!
Sometimes the best teams don’t always win.
That’s what makes this game so exciting and so unpredictable!
Today’s game featured Hakuna Matata (7-3) vs Dead Game
(2-8). After yesterday’s loss, Hakuna
Matata was on a mission to prove that they were still the king of the
court. During the first half they led
22-15 at the 4:04 mark. Coach Chimmi
didn’t start his point guard Geezy.
Instead Lil’ Giant took control of the offense to generate a spark.
Facilitating the rock to his prolific scorer
E-Smoove and getting the rest of his team in the offense. They went on to take a ten point lead at the
half; 31-21. E-Smoove (14 points, 6
rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks) at the break.
While Heart-N-Soul for Dead Game had 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2
assists. And his teammate Pit Bull
grabbed a career high (17 GMB’s) for the game.
As the second half got underway it didn’t look any better
for Dead Game. They gave a lackadaisical
effort and lackluster performance.
Something we at the scorer’s table aren’t accustomed to seeing from
them! Lil’ Scrappy tried to do his part
and prepresent the true meaning of Dead Game (fighting to the end) by scoring
19 points. It still wasn’t enough firepower! Hakuna Matata held no punches or showed no
mercy! E-Smoove (31 points, 15 GMB’s, 4
assists, 3 blocks)(5th double/double) was a man possessed.
The Human Eraser (11 points, 10 rebounds, 1
assist, 2 steals, 4 blocks)(5th double/double) entered the game
blocking shots everywhere. While Lil’
Giant, Runny Ray and Geezy all combined for (28 points, 21 rebounds, 8 assists,
5 steals) giving Hakuna Matata a dominate win; 74-46. I asked Coach Chimmi what did he tell his
players to motivate them for today’s game after yesterday’s loss? He said, “I just reminded them to stay focused
and remember our quest.”
Our second game featured Apocalypse (7-3) vs TTTB
(4-6). The Phenom has really matured as
the years progressed by turning into a versatile playmaker. Able to score, as well as distribute the rock
– giving his teammates a chance to shine.
And shine they did in the first half!
Team Apocalypse started raining treys (6)! Billy-Ho hit four of them and finished with 12
points at the half. With Phenom’s 5
assists, 5 rebounds, 14 points (2 treys) all in the first half, team Apocalypse
had a commanding lead; 31-13 at the break.
During the second half, TTTB led by the Carpenter (9 points,
14 GMB’s, 1 assist, 1 steal) and Tone ‘Wild Thing’ Loc (10 points, 2 rebounds,
1 assist, 1 steal) tried to keep them alive.
With help from Hilltop (6 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1
block) but it still wasn’t enough. For
Apocalypse wanted to make a statement: proving they are the team to Beat!!!
4-0-9 (14 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block)(7th double/double)
is in the zone.
And Phenom (20 points,
10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block)(4th double/double) never
let up on the gas, cruising to a 54-32 win.
I asked Coach T.C. does he think that Apocalypse is in playoff form
after today’s game? He said, “I’m proud
of my guys, they all bring something to the table individually that I
admire. If we continue to do things we
do well, we’ll be peaking at playoff time, which is the right time.”
Our player of the week award goes to E-Smoove. Over a three game span he has put up monster
numbers (63 points, 9 assists, 34 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks) while helping
his team go (2-1) in that span. Kudos to
a job well done bro!
Today’s Ingredients
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Where legends are made
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Where rivalries are born
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Where ego’s are crushed
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Where ballers are one
This league has history…Let’s continue to make
more!
Gentlemen, may you continue to grow as men and in knowledge.
Live well,
Bigg Dogg
Copyright © 2013 by Chris Gregory
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