“Dream. Nothing will ever get achieved without some
type of blueprint or some type of aspiration or goal.”
Cam Newton, NFL
Quarterback
Ballers,
Today there was a window of opportunity open for either
Apocalypse (10-5) or TTTB (7-8). Whoever
wins today’s game advances to the championship round to face Hakuna Matata
(10-4). Whoever loses, their season is
done! It comes down to which team wants
the victory the most.
Before the game, I asked the coach of TTTB, “The Gem,” if he
had any meaningful words to his players to get them fired up? He said, “we are, THE TEAM TO BEAT, and we
knew from the beginning that other teams would come after us with their top
ballers answering the call. It’s up to
us to bring our A-game every time we step on the court.” True gems are spoken
best!
Both teams came out today with that old Philly spirit, “The
eye of the tiger.” LOL. Apocalypse’s main scorer, The Phenom, showed TTTB no
mercy in the first half. Whether it was
him pulling up trey’s (4) or him slashing to the rack, this veteran didn’t want
his journey to end here. For the first
half, he tallied (20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist).
While his teammate “Bucktown” contributed (7
points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block).
TTTB was led by Silk Money’s (9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks) and The
Carpenter (4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block) in the first half. At the break, Apocalypse held a ten point
lead, 32-22.
As the second half got underway, the game started to get
more physical. More players from both
teams started accumulating fouls. This
game was not going to be another game of “tip toe through the tulips.” This is
the PLAYOFFS BABY!!! The Phenom picks up
a technical foul at the 14:56 mark in the second half. He has to sit out for three minutes due to
getting the tech.
While he warms the bench, TTTB makes a 7-0 run. Thanks to Tone “Wild Thing” Loc (14 points, 3
rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals) and his teammate Hilltop (11 points, 6 rebounds,
1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block) gritty play.
The energy electrified the yard!
At the 8-minute mark it’s The Phenom’s show (31 points, 3 rebounds, 2
assists).
He ended up hitting 7 trey’s (7/16 from the floor) before
fouling out at the 5:42 mark left in the game.
He exits the game with a 49-40 lead.
In his absence, you can’t count out the impressive run TTTB put on. Silk Money (20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assists,
2 steals, 2 blocks)(7/19 from the floor) took the driver’s seat and led his
team back in the hunt at the 1-minute mark.
His team was down by one, 54-53.
This game had just turned into a nail-biter!! Just ask our clock-keeper, Mr. Blue.
He forgot to start the clock back up at the 1:07 mark to the
.57-second mark. LOL. Everyone was caught up in the superb effort
both teams displayed. Like I’ve preached
all year, “Practice your free throws because the game might come down to that.”
With 6 seconds left on the clock, TTTB found themselves down, 57-55.
Silk Money was on the free throw line with a chance to tie
the game. He misses his first attempt
and second attempt. 4-0-9 (7 points, 16
GMBs, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 block) grabbed a big rebound to seal the game for
Apocalypse. Congrats to both teams! You both played hard and competitive. Apocalypse will now face Hakuna Matata in the
championship game.
Today’s Ingredients
Finding your drive
Seizing the moment
Shattering your competition’s dream (TTTB)
Discovering your greatness
If they go hard…you go harder…be driven, NO EXCEPTIONS…NO
EXCUSES!!!
Well, it’s my last entry for the 2013 season. I must say it’s been a blast and pleasure for
me to grace the pages of the blogosphere!
Shout-out to my dad, mom, two sisters (Latoyia, Andrea) and son
(Xavier). Giving a special shout-out to
all the viewers: NC, Philly, Kenya,
India, China and all over the world. May
you all be blessed and encouraged.
Remember; a moment last a second, but a legacy last forever!
One Love,
Bigg Dogg
Copyright © 2013 by Chris Gregory
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