Sports Recap - Week 8

If one word could some up this week in the TCBA it would be Electrifying! There was jaw dropping acrobatics, incredible shots and intensity that would bring one to their feet. The night began with Toronto East taking on the Daniel's Warriors. The first few minutes of this game began ans a stalemate, both teams were unable to get anything going to at least gain some momentum. Fortunately in Toronto East's favor, they were able to get to the foul line and got points on the board, not to long after both teams were able to get their legs under them and put points on the board. Due to the competitive nature of Daniel's Warriors, they kept the game close. In the second half, Daniel's Warriors made some critical stops and took the lead momentarily. Unfortunately due to untimely turn-overs and two costly technical fouls, Toronto East was able to fight back, regain the lead and close out the game for the win.

The evening game between the Brampton Royals and Perth/Toronto West was definitely a nail biter. Their night began with a steady flow of offense with each team trying to establish their game plan early. With early offensive and defensive struggles by Perth/Toronto West brampton was able to gain the lead and get momentum going on their side. With something needed to be done, Perth/Toronto West went back to the drawing board and came out with a new strategy to get back in the game. With ball rotation it opened up the defense which allowed them to drive to the basket and crash the boards for second chance shots from inside or outside the perimeter on the on the kick out which let them take the lead by three going into the second half. At the beginning of the second Brampton came out playing with conviction to close out the game. With the young talent on their team they were flying all over the court on offense and quickly getting back on defense to make stops. Perth/Toronto West was patient all night and didn't force anything that wasn't there. They just kept rotating and setting screens waiting for the easy bucket. With a few seconds left in the game, Brampton got the ball and called for a time out which was pivotal in letting black tie the game for overtime.

Overtime was dynamic as both teams came out fighting for the win. Everyone was locked up on their man, it was very physical as both teams exchanged points and tried to stop each other on defense. With the ball back in Brampton's hands with a few seconds left on the clock Perth/Toronto West made an outstanding play to jar the ball loose. With both teams fumbling for the ball on the game clock ran out leading to the second tie of the season.

With the season heating up be sure to come out and support!

Virtue

TCBA Analyst