Tuesday, July 15, 2008

ERROL CARLSTROM PLAYAZ VS SABES FOUNDATION

In the second game of the evening it is Sabes Foundation is taking on Errol Carlstrom Playaz. As this game gets underway both teams are going strong after each other. Al Nolen is playing well for this Sabes Foundation team to start this game out.

This game has started out close. Both teams are trading baskets to begin this game. Ralph Sampson III who is going to be going to be going to the University of Minnesota in the fall is playing well to start this game off. He has made some unbelievable shots here to start this game out. The first half has been a battle both teams are making shot that they are taking here to end the first quarter.

As the second quarter gets under way both teams come out playing hard. They are fighting for the ball on rebounds. DeAndre Townsend is playing well for Sabes Foundation. He has made some strong cuts to the basket. He has created miss matches off the dribble and he has been able to take it strong to the rack almost every time that he has touched it.

Colton Iverson is also playing well here tonight. He has made some smart moves in this game. He has a nice mid range jump shot that he is hits almost every time that he is in that spot in the top of the key his shot is almost dead on.

Sabes Foundation is looking to push the ball up the court when they get in to transition. They really like to get it and push it. The shot clock does not get past 15 seconds left before they get a shot up. In this league there is a 24 second shot clock that is used. They are playing by the NBA rules.

Ralph Sampson III is playing well throughout this game. He is being strong and aggressive here. It has looked like he has been in the weight room this summer because he looks to be a little stronger. He is really being aggressive here in this game so far. This game has been a close game both teams are playing well.
At half time the score is Sabes Foundation 31 and Errol Calstrom Playaz 38.

Both teams are playing half court on defense to start the second half off. Both teams are in this game it is any ones game. Errol Calstrom Playaz is playing hard here in the beginning of the third quarter. They are trying to make shots.

Sabes Foundation is trying to make a comeback here. They are working hard to make this come back work. Both teams are looking to make a run here late in the third quarter.

At the end of the third quarter the score is Sabes Foundation 60 and Errol Carlstrom Playaz 65.
As this fourth quarter gets under way here both teams are playing aggressively here. They know that they are in a close game and they each want to win the game. Both teams are scrapping it out here. There has been several loose ball tie ups that have taken place. Both teams are fighting over the ball.

Both teams are playing half court defense here in the fourth quarter. They are going hard after each other. Al Nolan is playing well here in this game. As this game goes on both teams are getting picky here. There has been bickering between the players and the referees. Ed Owens from the Sabes Foundation team was ejected from the game because here was arguing with the officials.

As this game has gotten intense both teams have calmed down and they were still playing hard as we near the end of the game. This game came down to the end. Errol Carlstron Playaz ended up winning the game by the final of 91-86.

Ralph Sampson had 11 points, De Andre had 22 points, Colton Iverson had 7 points and Al Nolan Jr had 28 points to night. Both teams played very well tonight. It was a hard fought game.

A & A MILLWORK VS EL-AMIN’S FISH HOUSE

In the first game of the evening at this week’s Howard Pulley Pro Am game it is A & A Millwork VS El-Amin Fish House. As this game gets underway both teams are coming out running. They are both pushing the ball up the court. A & A Millwork is running a motion offense here to start the game off. They are making cuts and trying to get everyone in the offense.

Jamil Staten is playing well here in the first quarter here. He is making good passes and really working hard on both ends of the floor. He is trying to get everyone involved in the offense. El Amin Fish House is really playing well to start off the game they have come out on fire here to start off this game.

A & A Millwork is putting together a presence here in the middle of the first quarter. They are fighting back and they are not letting down here late in the first quarter. Randy Carter is playing aggressively here in this game. He is trying working hard in the low box. He has gotten into battles in the low box with Jamil Staten. They have both fought hard to get the rebound on both ends of the court. Tryell Sledge has hit some shots from behind the three point line late here in the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter the score is El-Amin’s Fish House 32 and A & A Millwork 18.

As the second quarter gets underway here both teams are looking to run. Both teams are playing half court man to man defense here to start this second quarter off. Travis Bush is playing well here in this game he is making shots here he has set some aggressive screens here in the middle of the second quarter. El-Amin’s Fish House still has a 36-23 lead with 6:53 left to go in the second quarter. They are going after the loose balls diving on the floor and fighting for rebounds.

A & A Millwork is working hard here. They are trying to get the open shots. They are taking shots but they are not making them. They are just trying to plug away. Both teams are going hard after each other here so far.

Khalid El-Amin is playing well here in this game. He is trying to take over this game and make shots that he thinks will make it so his team will win the game. He is known to be a shooter. He will shoot the ball before he will look to pass. He is a good shooter. Luke Patterson has been playing well here in this game. He has made some smart choices when he is out on the court.

At half time the score is El-Amin’s Fish House 60 and A & A Millwork 41.

As this second half gets underway here both teams are coming on strong they are fighting for everything. Both teams are playing aggressively here. A & A Millwork has come out playing half court defense here to start the second half. Tryell Sledge has played well here so far. He has made some great plays on both ends of the court. He has really played aggressively here in this game. El-Amin’s Fish House has been on a roll here in this game. They have blown this game open here in this third quarter. It will be interesting to see if they can hold on to this lead and how big the margin will be. A & A Millwork is still fighting here late in this third quarter. At the end of the third quarter the score is El-Amin’s Fish House 85 and A & A Millwork 56.

As this fourth quarter gets underway here it is just a matter how many points they are going to win by. Neither team is pressing here as the fourth quarter gets under way. They are still playing aggressively. A & A Millwork is trying not to force shots that they want to make. The players of El-Amin’s have to be patient and make shots here in the fourth.

It is quite warm in the gym this evening and there have been issues with moisture on the court. There have been several times that the game has been stopped so moisture could be wiped off the court.

In a game that has kind of been a blow out from the start El-Amin’s Fish House has came away with the victory in this game tonight. The final score was El-Amin’s Fish House 105 and A & A Millwork 76.

Dave Johnson who is the Robbinsdale Cooper head boy’s varsity basketball coach was in the building this evening to watch this game this evening.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

MINNESOTA ELITE VS 43 HOOPS

The Minnesota Elite are playing the 43 Hoops. Cody Meyer for the Minnesota Elite is playing well here to start this game off. Each team is going strong after each other here to star this game off with. 43 Hoops is doing a good job of shooting the ball and then boxing out here in the first half. They are making their shots that they are putting up. 43 Hoops has gone on kind of a run here in the middle of the first half. They are playing hard.
Both teams are playing a half court in hard here. 43 Hoops is having their way here they have been able to get every shot and make it at will. They are just a little bit bigger and stronger then this Elite team is a strong team don’t get me wrong but so far they have not been able to put the ball in the basket like 43 Hoops has been able to do.

43 Hoops has a 44-16 lead at half time.

As the second half gets underway 43 Hoops has a huge lead and they are playing well. They are hitting the shots that they are putting up. They are getting the ball up the court. The Minnesota Elite team is still hanging in there even though this game is all but over.

This Minnesota Elite team looks very tired and sluggish at this point in the game; they are showing no emotion at all. They just called a time out to talk things over and they walked over to the bench and then walked back out after the time out was over. 43 Hoops is playing well they know that they have this game in the bag so they are not trying to get sloppy with the ball and there play.

43 Hoops ended up winning the game by the final of 76-69.

XPLOSION VS MINNESOTA HEAT

The Minnesota Heat is playing the Xplosion. Both teams are playing hard here to open up the first half. Both teams are shooting the ball well here. Both teams have gotten the ball up the court here in this game. Both teams are playing good defense here in this game.

The Xplosion is really trying to push the ball here in this game. The Xplosion is playing well here in this game they have a 41-32 lead here in the second half. They are not pressing here in this game as of yet. The Minnesota Heat is pressing the Xplosion here in the second half. They are playing well. There is a lot of encouragement that is being displayed here.

The Minnesota Heat is fighting hard in this game. They are battling here. They know that they can’t lie down and die here in this game. They have a positive spin on it and they are playing hard. This game has gotten close in the Minnesota Heat has made a run here late in this game. With 2:30 they are down by 3 53-58. So any one can go on a run and make up for the point deference in a game.

In the end the Xplosion won the game by the final of 68-55.

43 HOOPS BC VS IOWA ELITE

43 Hoops came out ready to play they had a lot of energy here to start off this game. They are looking to shoot the ball here in the first half. DJ Phillips of 43 Hoops is playing hard here in the beginning of this game. He is going hard to the basket. Damarius Rodrigues is also playing well here in the first half. Both teams are fighting hard here in the beginning of this game.

43 Hoops Dylan Rodrigus is playing strong through the first half. He has mad some good shots here and he is playing well on both sides of the ball. 43 Hoops is pressing here with 2:00 left to go in the first half. Both teams are fighting hard for the rebounds here late in the first half. Both teams are running there offences well here in the first half. this has been a game so far. At half time the score is 43 Hoops BC 29 and Iowa Elite 25.

As the second half gets underway 43 hoops comes out ready to play. They are playing strong. William Deberg is playing well for 43 Hoops he is hitting shots that he is putting up he is driving to the basket strong and he is setting his teammates up. 43 hoops has gained a 13 point advantage here with 9:30 left to go in this game 46-33.

43 Hoops has been on a roll here they have a 56-37 lead with 6:00 left to go in this game. 43 Hoops has come away with the victory in this game today. They have played hard the whole game and they won the game by the final of 66-43.

KANSAS CITY KEYS VS SPARTANS

Both of these teams came out shooting the ball well to start the game. They were trading bask and fourth. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court. The Spartans have gotten out to an 11-4 run here opening up the first half. Both teams are playing hard here in the middle of the first half.

This game has kind of got rough here in the first half. The Spartans have been playing hard here in the first half. They have made some good plays here in the opening of this game. Both teams are pressing here in the middle of the first half. Both teams are playing well here in the first half. Both teams have had guys go after loose balls and dive on the ground. Both teams have been trading baskets here in the first half.

On the offensive end the Kansas City Keys are making their shots that they are putting up. Both teams are pushing the ball up and down the court. This game will come down to the end. It will be a matter of who will hit shots down the stretch.

At half time the score is Kansas City Keys 24 and Madison Spartans 27.

As the second half gets under way both teams come out fired up ready to play. Both teams are playing aggressively. The Madison Spartans have really played fired up and under control here in the second half. Both teams are pushing the ball up and down the court. They are both playing aggressive. This game have been a tight the whole game. Both teams are playing well.

The Madison Spartans have a 48-42 lead with 6:41 left to go in this game. Kansas City Keys are still playing hard and they are still in this game. They are not down on them self’s. Both teams are playing hard.

There have been many ties and lead changes here in the second half. At the end of the game it is the Madison Spartans with the 58- 52 victory over the Kansas City Keys.

43 HOOPS BC VS MINNESOTA HEAT

43 Hoops is taking on Minnesota Heat. 43 Hoops has started out pushing the ball up the court. They are looking to shoot the ball. Minnesota Heat is not pressing here to start the game off. They are trying to make it difficult for the 43 Hoops players to pass the ball. Both teams are going at each other here in the middle of the first half.

Leonard Glass II is playing well for this 43 Hoops BC team. He is making good passes here to start this game off. He is also playing hard here in the first half. Both teams are playing scrappy here in the first half. Both teams are pressing here in the later part of the half. Max Rosenbloom is playing well here for 43 Hoops. This has been a close half of basketball. At half time 43 Hoops BC has a 26-23 lead but Minnesota Heat is not going to let up here.

Both teams are being aggressive here to open up the second half. Tim Lubke who is from Tartan high school has hit to 3 point shots here to open the second half up. He is having a good game here he has played well through out this game. With 12:15 left to go in this game 43 Hoops BC has a 37-25 lead.

43 Hoops BC has started to press here they are creating all kinds of havoc here in the second half. Paul Franken has taken a couple of nice free open shots here and made them here in the second half. Elliot Owusu has played well in this game. He is playing strong and aggressive on both ends of the court.

43 Hoops looks determined to win this game. They are playing hard and together as a team here. They just look so confident in the shots that they are taking. Now they have to rember they have to keep playing hard the whole game in order to come away with this victory tonight.

43 Hoops BC has come way with this victory today. In a hard fought game they were able to blow this Minnesota team out of the water. The final of this game was Hoops 43 BC 62 and Minnesota Heat 36.

ROAD RUNNERS VS HOOPMASTERS

This is the 16U Division

The Road Runners are taking on the Hoopmasters. As this game gets under way both teams are pushing the ball up the court. Both teams are playing aggressively here to start this game out.

MSB has come out as used a full court press here to open up the game. They are pushing the ball up the court and been able to score in transition. Both teams are playing hard mid way through the first half. It has been a close game so far. With 9:30 left to go in this game MSB has taken a 25-20 point lead. Both teams are still going hard after each other.

Andrew Dale has had a good game so far in this game. He has gone after loose balls and dove on the floor. He has played aggressively so far in this game. He has a nice little jump shot that he has made here so far in this game. MSB has been playing hard here in the first half. They not have a lead of 33-24 with 3:45 left in the first half. Cory Stiles is also playing well here in the game. He has made some smart choices on both ends of the court. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court.

At half time the score is MSB 38 and Hoop Masters 30 so it is any ones game at this point.

Both teams are going hard after rebounds neither team is giving up on the ball. Both teams think that they have a shot at winning this game. Corey Stiles is playing well here in this game. He is playing very aggressively in this game. Both teams are going hard after each other here in the middle of the second half. They are playing well.

MSB has really been able to hit shots here in the second half. They have been able to put on a little run here. They have a 54-36 lead here with 8:00 left to go in the second half. David Stanley has also played well here in this game. He has made some good choices on both sites of the ball.

MSB has really gotten out to a huge lead here with 5:40 left to go in the game they have a 60-45 lead. Both teams are still playing scrappy here in the last part of this game. Theirs is just no quit to these teams.

MSB has come away with the victory in this game today. The final of the game was Hoop Masters 46 and MSB 67.

94 FEET OF GAME VS ALL IOWA

94 Feet of Game is taking on All Iowa Elite. Both teams are coming out strong here to start this game. Kenquene Brown is playing well to start out this game he is making food plays here. He is getting his teammates involved early here in this game. He is taking it strong to the whole. He has a nice jump shot. Freddie Burton is also playing well here in the first half he is being aggressive on both ends of the court. He has active hands here in the first half.

94 Feet of Game is looking to get the ball up and down the court. They are doing a job of getting the ball out of the net on the defensive end and taking it down and going to the offensive end. Kevin Thompson is playing well here for 94 Feet of Game. He is getting the ball up the court and making good passes. He is a good guard and is playing smart here in this game. They are pushing the ball up the court every chance that they get.

All Iowa is playing well they are still in this game they are not going to give up. All Iowa is playing in a zone defense. They are playing in a 2-3. This game has been a close game all along with 3:00 left to go in the first half the score is 94 Feet of Game 30 and All Iowa 29.

Dan Pengra is playing well here for the All Iowa team. He is making strong cuts to the basket. His team is playing well they are in a battle here late in the first half. Both teams are making the shots that they are putting up.

At half time it is any ones game. The score at half time is 94 Feet of Game 38 and All Iowa Elite 35.

Both teams come out aggressive to start the second half. 94 Feet of Game is just standing around the perimeter wanting All Iowa to go out and defend them. After awhile they go out and guard them and then 94 Feet of Game looked to drive to the cup. Then Freddie Burton made a drive down the middle of the lane and went in for a nice lay up.

Kenquene Brown is playing well here in the second half. He is making is getting up and down the court. He is playing aggressively. He has made some smart choices here in this game. This 94 team is playing well as a team in this game. With 7:25 left to go in this game they are ahead by the score of 56-42. All Iowa is not going to back down they are still playing aggressively here in the second half.

All Iowa is playing hard here in this game. They are also playing aggressively here. They will are. This game has gotten close here and it will come down to the end. Both teams are going to have to hunker down here to the end of this game.

This game was a tight close game but in the end 94 Feet of Game was able to hold on to win the game by the final of 62-58.

MSG VS BSG

It is MSG taking on BGS here in the next game I am going to cover. MSG is playing well here to start off the first half. Both teams are looking to get out and run here to start off the game.

Micheal Muscala is playing well here to start off the beginning of this first half. Both teams are looking to get the ball up the court. BGS has gotten out to an 18-9 point lead here with 8:30 left going in the first half.

BGS is playing a half court defense they are mostly playing man to man. They are making most of their shots that they are taking. Both teams are playing aggressively.

The BGS team is playing well here in the first half. They are making their shots that they are taking they are running there stuff here in the first half. BGS has played mostly man to man on the offensive side of the ball. They are playing well and with a lot of confidence late in the first half.

At half time the score is MSB 20 and BGS 42.

Both teams come out fired up ready to play here in the second half. Thomas Sims is playing well here in this game for DGS. He is making good hard cuts to the basket. He is playing good defense. He is shooting the ball well here to start the second half.

Jamar Franks is also having a good game here he is playing very aggressively here for the BGS. He has a nice jump shot. Mike Grinnell is having a good game here. He is working very hard here on both ends of the court. BGS is looking to push the ball up the court here. They are getting the ball out of the net and they are looking to drive down the court and score.

MSB is playing man to man defense here near the end of the second half. They are still playing hard. Micheal Muscala has played well today in this game. He was able to make plays and be apart of this game.

The BGS team has run away with this game here. They kind of broke this game open early. They have played hard through out this whole game. In the end they end up winning the game by the final of 66-44.

TEAM MISSOURI VS MUSTANGS

In the first game of the day on Sunday it is Team Missouri taking on the Mustangs. Both teams are looking to get the ball up the court here in the beginning of game.

Tyler Harris who is on the Team Missouri has started out the game hot. He has hit a couple of three point shots to open the game up here. He has also had a couple of good steals. Team Missouri has taken a 21-9 lead here with 6:00 left to go into the game. Keith DuPont is a fast little point guard who has handles he knows he how to control the ball on the dribble. He has made some nice moves here in the first half. He has the ability to loose his opponent off the dribble. He is shooting the ball well here in the middle of the first half.

BJ Ray is also playing well here in the first half of the game for Team Missouri. BJ and Tyler make a good guard combination because they know each others game. They know to communicate on the court and lead and get their teammates in the game.

Team Missouri has been able to make better plays here in the first half of this game. They have made more shots and they look more refreshed here in the later part of the first half.

At half time the score is Team Missouri 37 and Minnesota Mustangs 19.

The Minnesota Mustangs have come out fired up here in the second half. They are not going to be giving up. Zech Southwick has been playing well for the Minnesota Mustangs here in this game he has made some good plays here so far. He is quick off the dribble and he has a nice drop step to his moves.

Steven Cotton is playing well in the low post for Team Missouri. He is asking for the ball when he is posted up in the low post. He has made some good post up moves. Steven and Damon Andrews have had some good battles going after rebounds in the low block through out the game today.

Team Missouri has been playing a man to man defense here through out the game. They have not sown much of a press here in the second half. They have played under control here in the second half. They are in a motion offense here in the second half. They have been able to run their offense here with little problems.

The Minnesota Mustangs have played well it is just haven’t been able to hit shots that they have been taking. Team Missouri is a little bit fresher this game I think that have just played better then the Mustangs.

BJ Ray continues to impress me here as I watch him play. The reason that he impresses me is he just seems to be a smart player he has made some good moves away from the basket. He doesn’t need the ball in his hands but it he dose have it and he has a good look at the basket he is going to take the shot.

In a game that was fun to watch Team Missouri has came way with the victory here today. The final of this game was Team Missouri 68 and The Minnesota Mustangs 42.

DEVRON BOSTIC WINS DAVID ROWLANDS AWARD

Devron Bostc who is going to be playing basketball at the University Of Minnesota this up coming season has won the David Rowlands Award. The David Rowlands award is handed out every year. It is an award given to the athlete in the National Junior College Athletic Association who has exhibited hard work, discipline, and ethics in community college sport. Devron Bostic played at Southwestern Illinois Community College. He is playing in the Howard Pulley Pro City Pro Am this summer.

Saturday, July 12, 2008

94 FEET OF GAME VS MINNESOTA COMETS

94 Feet of Game is taking on the Minnesota Commits. Both teams are starting of playing well. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court as this game gets under way. 94 Feet of Game is pressing this Minnesota Commits team and they are also playing tough man to man defense.

The Minnesota Commits are doing a lot of driving and dishing of the ball to the open players. The Commits are playing hard in the first half. Both teams are diving after the loose balls. Both teams are playing aggressive here in the first half. Both teams are going hard after each other here in the first half. There has been a lot of action on both ends of the ball. Both teams are playing well. There have been a lot of fast breaks by each team in this game. They each want to get out and run with it. Both teams are playing defense in the half court.

The Minnesota Commits have had the lead in the first half they have been able to make shots that they put up. 94 Feet of Game is playing well here in the first half. They are both playing hard here in the end of the first half. It is a tight game at half time. At the half the score is Minnesota Commits 34 and 94 Feet of Game 32. Both teams are in the hunt for the victory.

Both teams are coming out hungry for a victory here in the second half of this game. Both teams are trading baskets here in the second half. It is a tied game 34-34 with 1430 left to go in the game so this game is still up in the air. Both teams are diving on the ground for loose balls.

The Commits are playing a half court man to man defense. It is very aggressive style of play because they are hungry for a victory here tonight. Both teams are trading baskets here in this game and the intensity of this game is just unbelievable.

The commits have taken a 49-41 lead with 9:00 left to go in this game. They are on a run here midway through the second half. They want to put this team away.

It is 9:00 at night and these kids from both teams are playing so hard. They never give up. You do truly do know and get to see more of the basketball side of things when you work at tournaments all day long. Every one has to play their best no matter how many different games these kids have played in a day.

The Commits have taken a 65-47 lead with 4:00 left to do in this game. They have played very hard through out the whole game. They have been able to hit their shots that they have made. The Commits have run away with this victory tonight. In a game that had large leads the Commits come away with a 72-52 victory tonight over 94 Feet of Game.

43 HOOPS VS KC KEYS

43 Hoops is taking on KC Keys. Both teams open up the game really aggressive. They are going hard at each other. Rodney Owns for the KC Keys is playing well here to open this game. He is getting active on both sides of the ball and he is playing good defense. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court.

43 Hoops is looking to push the up the court on the offensive end. They are running a motion offense and there is a lot of talking that needs to take place. Neither team is pressing at this point. KC Keys have gotten an 18-13 lead with 6:20 left to go in this first half. Both teams are playing hard right now. Both teams are playing hard right now. Both teams are trading baskets now. Both teams have made two trips each that there have been cross court baseball passes thrown.

Both teams are looking to run with it. They are both pushing the ball up the court. KC Keys are also getting the ball up the court and pushing it up the court.

At half time the score is tied at 31 at half time both teams are playing well so far.

Both teams are hungry here for a win they are both a victory this evening. 43 Hoops has taken a 36-31ead here early in the second half. Both teams are playing well. 43 Hoops is playing well here in the second half.

Rodney Owns is continuing to surprise me on both sides of the ball he is quick and a smart player. He knows where the other players are on the court and knows where his teammates are at on the court. He is making the small plays that go unnoticed till now. He is a hard worker when he is on the court. Rodney Owns has had back problems this weekend but he still played very well tonight.

Both teams have played hard here in this game. This game was exciting to watch because both teams went at it hard. It was a good clean game. Both teams did a good job battling getting after the loose balls. This game came down to the end. 43 Hoops ends up winning the game by the final of 66-61.

MINNESOTA HEAT VS MSB ROAD RUNNERS

The Minnesota Heat is taking on MSB. Both teams are coming out looking to run. The Minnesota Heat is in a half court defense. Both teams are starting out playing very aggressively here to start out this game.

MSB is looking to push the ball up the court. They are running a motion offense and they are also running some sets. The Minnesota Heat is also looking to push the ball up the court. Both of these teams are run and gun teams. They just look to shoot and get it out of the basket and run to the other side. The defense in these types of game is transition defense because you are going from offence to defense on a dime.

Both teams are playing well here through out the first half both teams have shown a press. Both teams will go into a full court press once in a while. If they are not pressing they are picking up at half court and playing aggressively. Both teams are playing well in the first half. At half time the score is Minnesota Heat 38 and MSB Road Runners 30.

Both teams come out ready to play here in the second half. Both teams are playing very aggressively here. MSB is playing man to man defense here to start the second half. They are also switching screens and they are doing more talking on the defensive end.

The Minnesota Heat is ahead of the MSB Road Runners by the score of 58-49 with 6:20 left to go in the second half.

Both teams are playing hard here in the second half. Either team could win this game tonight it is still to close to call. Both teams have a chance at this game. Both teams will have to make shots in order to win this game tonight.

The Minnesota Heat won the game by the final of 69-64.

JOHNSON VS MINNESOTA HEAT

St Paul Johnson is taking on Minnesota Heat. Minnesota Heat has gotten off to a 12-3 lead to start the game off. Both of these teams are hustling and flying around the court. The Minnesota Heat have hand many fast breaks here in the opening half.

St Paul Johnson has started to press here mid way through the first half. Minnesota Heat has gone to a motion offence. They have done a lot of passing and cutting. The Minnesota Heat has backed way off on the defensive end. They are now picking up at half court. Both teams are pushing the ball up the court. At this point in the game the Minnesota Heat has jest been able to hit more and better shots here in the in opening half.

Johnson is playing man to man and they are playing very tough. Johnson is having trouble fishing shots in the first half but they are playing hard. They are fighting back here near the end of the first half.

Minnesota Heat is playing very hard here in the end of the first half. Both of these teams know that they are not out if this game yet. In a game that opened up very ugly this contest has gotten close at half time the score is Minnesota Heat 32 and St Paul Johnson 29.

Both teams come out of half time ready to go they both have a lot of energy. Minnesota Heat is setting some good picks here to start off the second half. St Paul Johnson is playing a two three zone to start off the second half. Both teams are playing well here in the second half it has been an up and down game here. Both teams are looking to push the ball up and down the court.

St Paul Johnson is fighting back here mid way through the second half. Both teams are playing hard here in the second half. This game can go either way here in the second half. There is a good pace to this game both teams are pushing it up the court. This game will come down to the end. This game has been close and hard fought game.

St Paul Johnson had a come back of all come backs and they come back and beat this Minnesota Heat team by the final of 59-55. It was one of the better come backs that I have seen.

43 HOOPS VS BGS

43 Hoops is taking on BGS. Both teams have come out strong to start this game out. Both teams are playing man to man here to start off this game. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court. Hoops 43 is playing a lot of one on one on top of the key and looking for single penetration down the center of the court. Both teams are trying to hit the three point shot when ever they can. Some of they players on the Hoops 43 team have lost there composer here in the beginning of this game they have been arguing some of the calls by the officials. Both teams are playing hard though.

Both teams are not pressing here mid way through the first half. 43 Hoops is doing a good job of talking on the defensive end. BGS has made some open lay ups here in the middle of the first half. Some of these 43 Hoops players are looking sluggish. They are going to have to pick up the pace in order to make a come back. They are playing well its just they are not making the shots that they are taking.

BGS is pushing the ball up the court they are quick to get the ball out of the rim and go with it. 43 Hoops is waiting at half court for them so they can play defense on them. There haven’t been many full court presses put on by either team in this game as of yet. BGS is making more shots here in the end of the first half. They have put together a run and along with some of the mistakes that that 43 Hoops has made in this game as of now they have taken a lead at the half. The score at half time is 43 Hoops 21 and BGS 34.

As the second half gets under way here both teams are playing very aggressive. Both teams know that they want to win this game and 43 Hoops knows that they have a way to go here in the second half to make up for the deficit that they are in but they are still playing hard. Both teams are playing half court defense. They are taking it to each other here in the middle of the second half.

43 hoops are battling back here in the middle of the second half. There seems to be some confusion at the scorers table ob the score. After a brief delay to correct a problem they score is now 43 Hoops 34 and BGS 51 with 9:40 left to go in the game.

43 Hoops is trying to make a come back here in the middle part of the game. They are still playing aggressive and still going all out. This game has kind of been a track meet because both teams are getting up and down the court. There is still a lot of time left to go in this game so any thing can happen.

43 Hoops is on a run here in the half. They are playing well now with 5:45 left to go in the game BGS has a 59-50 lead. Both teams are fighting hard. 43 Hoops is very aggressive here in the final 4:00 they know that they are on the come back trail and they need to be aggressive to come back and win this game.

Both of these teams fought hard in this well played game. But in the end BGS came away with the victory by the final of 67-59.

NETS VS IOWA ELITE

The Nets are taking on the Iowa Elite. Both teams come out shooting the ball. The Nets are playing well here to open the game up. They are playing a tough man to man defense. Both teams are getting the ball up and down the court. Iowa Elite is trying creating havoc on the defensive end. They have their hands up in the passing lanes. Iowa Elite is playing a match up zone here in the beginning of the game. Both teams are playing the half court defense.

Both teams are getting after each other here in the middle of the first half. Both teams are playing hard. The Nets are looking to push the ball up the court. Once the ball gets out of the net they are off to the races. The Nets are running a motion offence here in the middle of the second quarter. Samual Dower is making shots that he is shooting he has a nice mid range jumper. Andy Burns is playing very aggressively here in the first half. He is looking for his shot and he is being very aggressive in his passing and his play. Trent Lockett is also playing hell for the Nets.

At half time the score is The Nets 44 and Iowa Elite 23.

As the second half gets underway here The Nets are looking sharp. They are making smart plays and looking sharp. Both teams are looking aggressive here to start out the second half. The Nets have just dominated Iowa Elite this game. They were making better passes and creating a lot of shots. Iowa Elite team is making shots it’s just that they haven’t been going in. The Nets have just been able to make shots. Iowa Elite is still competing here in the middle of the second half it is they have to do some catch up work to be able to get into this game. The Nets are just coasting here in the second half. They have a 76-39 lead with 6:00 left to go in the game. Both teams are playing half court man to man defense.

Both teams have gotten kind of sluggish here in the second half. They are into the game but a few times there have been bad passes by both teams here late in this game. The Nets have hand their way for most of the game. The Nets have just walked away in this game and they end up blowing out Iowa Elite by final of 95-50.

43 HOOPS TAKING ON THE MADISON SPARTANS

Both teams come out shooting the ball in this game which matches 43 hoops BC and The Madison Spartans. Both teams are pushing the ball up the court. They are both run and gun types of teams. 43 Hoops is playing half court man to man defense. Both teams are shooting the ball here. They are being aggressive on both ends of the court. There is a lot of talking on both sides are being aggressive.

43 Hoops BC is running a motion stay of offence. There is a lot of passing and cutting that is taking place. They work the ball around the out sides of the three point line and they look for the big man in the middle to dump the ball into. They also do a lot of passing and cutting. Both teams are being aggressive. 43 Hoops BC has an inbounds play that goes directly to the big man and he gets the ball in the bottom of the key and he gets a lay up. The Madison Spartans were not able to figure that play out and it lead to an easy dunk for the 43 Hoops Center.

At half time the score is 43 Hoops BC 24 and Madison Spartans 27.

As the second half gets underway both teams come out wanting to shoot the ball and playing very aggressively. Both teams are still playing hard. 43 Hoops BC Team has spread the floor and looking to attack the basket here with a lot of dribble entry penetration and a lot of one and one opportunities. That is being created. Both teams have a chance to pull off the victory today. Most of the action that is taking place in this game is happening in the key. Both teams are fighting for rebounds and they are also getting on the ground for loose balls.

These are two good teams playing each other they are going hard at each other. The Madison Spartans are trying to put this game way but 43 Hoops isn’t having it they are putting up a fight and they will not lay down for any one.

In the end of good game The Madison Spartans came way with the victory today. This was a hard fought game on both ends. 43 Hoops BC did make a run near the end of the game but it was not enough. In the end The Madison Spartans came away with a 65-55 victory today in a very close competitive game
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MINNESOTA XPLOSION IS TAKING ON THE MINNESOTA MAGIC

The Minnesota Xplosion is taking on the Minnesota Magic. Both teams are coming out looking to shoot the ball. Both teams are playing a man to man defense here to start the game off.

Minnesota Xplosion is pushing the ball aggressively here in the first half. Both teams are pushing the ball up the court there is a quick pace to this game. The Minnesota Magic team has gained at 6 point lead mid way trough this first half. The Minnesota Magic has been relying on their 3 point shot so far here to start this game off. If they keep hitting the three point shot they will be good but if they miss a few and they don’t feel it could lead to a disaster as the game goes along. So it will be interesting to see how and when they shoot the three point shot.

The Minnesota Magic is on a roll here in the middle of the first half. They have kind of gotten on a run here in. The Minnesota Xplosion is in this game. Both teams are playing extremely well here in the middle of the first half. Both teams are being aggressive in this game.

The Minnesota Magic is playing in a half court defense and they are going man to man. They haven’t played much zone defense yet in this game. The Minnesota Xplosion is running set plays each player knows where he is supposed in the offense. Both teams are playing well here in the first half. Both teams are trading baskets here in the final minuets in the first half.

At half time the score is The Minnesota Xplosion 36 and The Minnesota Magic 37 so this game can go either way.

As the second half gets underway both teams come out fired up both of these teams want to come away from this game with a victory today. The Minnesota Magic is pushing the ball up the court here in the second half. They want to play in transition. That is where their strength is. They have shown that they can play well when they control the tempo of the game. This game has gone up and down the court. Both teams are still playing hard.

Kevin Noreen is playing well here in this game. He is making good cuts to the basket and he is playing hard here in the middle of the second half. The Minnesota Magic is putting a little pressure on Minnesota Xplosion. Both teams are going after loose balls and rebounds they have been many bodies sprawled out on the floor going after loose balls. There is a lot of intensity also being displayed here by both teams. This game is a tight game but The Minnesota Magic has a 57-51 lead with 6:30 left to go in the game.

Both teams have dropped back into a half court man to man defense. They are still going hard at each other but now it is in the half court game. We will have to see if either will pick up full court and press. It looks like they wont and they will keep this game in the half court. Both teams are still shooting the ball well here late in this game. The Minnesota Magic has played well in fact both teams have played well in this game you have to give credit to both teams.

In a good game that was exciting to watch the Minnesota Magic has defeated The Minnesota Xplosion by the final score of 75-63.