Game 1 Recap: Step Bros Outlast Throwdown in Gritty 78-67 Battle
In the opening game of their three-game series, Step Bros set the tone with a hard-fought 78-67 victory over Throwdown. HabeshSoulja put on a scoring clinic, dropping 29 points while knocking down five threes and going 6-for-6 at the free throw line. HateDLM provided strong two-way play, contributing 17 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals, while ||AlCaponee|| delivered a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe to seal the deal.
Throwdown struggled to keep up despite a stellar performance from SmooveBucketz-, who matched HabeshSoulja’s game-high 29 points and added 4 assists. Yoo Chuck played the role of facilitator with 12 assists, but the team’s 22 turnovers proved costly.
The Step Bros’ lockdown defense held Throwdown to just 67 points, their lowest in recent games, setting the tone for what would be a grind-it-out series.
Game 2 Recap: Step Bros Survive Throwdown’s Late Rally in 66-64 Thriller
Game 2 saw Step Bros barely edge past Throwdown in a 66-64 nail-biter, with HabeshSoulja once again stealing the show. He torched the defense for 37 points, shooting an incredible 9-for-14 from three and hitting clutch shots down the stretch.
Despite Step Bros leading by 13 points at halftime, Throwdown mounted a furious fourth-quarter comeback. iLike2-CHA-CHA paced the squad with 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Yoo Chuck continued to showcase his elite playmaking with 14 assists and 3 steals. SmooveBucketz- chipped in 24 points, but Step Bros’ clutch defense forced key turnovers in the final moments to secure the win.
With Step Bros now holding a 2-0 series lead, Throwdown faces a must-win situation in Game 3 to avoid the sweep.
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