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During the 2021 offseason Coach Ricco Phinisee has been busy at CLTX Gaming scouting new talent and preparing for the 5th NBA2KLeague Season, set for Spring 2021.

"It has been great seeing all of the new prospects competing at a high level against elite 2K League players." said Phinisee, "It’s crazy to see that a lot of them are fresh out of high school and are so passionate about NBA2K. I’m excited to see the top prospects compete in the combine and watch the hidden gems out there. What I’m most excited about is seeing how players  adapt playing with new teammates and how they will perform in a unknown environment."

"Will some players get exposed?"

"Will players increase their draft stock by showing us they can play with anyone?"

"Will they be able to adapt on the fly?"

"Good luck to all!"

In the Fall of 2021 Phinisee also assisted the Boston Celtics with their youth development program. Jr. Celtics is the official youth basketball platform of the Boston Celtics, it provides overwhelmingly positive youth basketball experiences by treating each child like an MVP, rewarding players for self-improvement, teamwork and building a future generation of champions and lifelong basketball fans.

"I absolutely love our Jr. Celtics program!", said Phinisee, "I didn’t know I would have this much fun coaching 4-8 year kids. It’s amazing how quickly they caught onto the basketball drills and It was so exciting to see all of their faces when we won the Jr. Celtics trophy. Go Blue Cheetah’s! Go Jr. Celtics!" ☘️

Coach Ricco will be watching the upcoming NBA2KLeague combine closely and hopes to meet more prospects in Las Vegas in January!

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During the 2021 offseason Coach Ricco Phinisee has been busy at CLTX Gaming scouting new talent and preparing for the 5th NBA2KLeague Season, set for Spring 2021.

“It has been great seeing all of the new prospects competing at a high level against elite 2K League players.” said Phinisee, “It’s crazy to see that a lot of them are fresh out of high school and are so passionate about NBA2K. I’m excited to see the top prospects compete in the combine and watch the hidden gems out there. What I’m most excited about is seeing how players  adapt playing with new teammates and how they will perform in a unknown environment.”

“Will some players get exposed?”

“Will players increase their draft stock by showing us they can play with anyone?”

“Will they be able to adapt on the fly?”

“Good luck to all!”

In the Fall of 2021 Phinisee also assisted the Boston Celtics with their youth development program. Jr. Celtics is the official youth basketball platform of the Boston Celtics, it provides overwhelmingly positive youth basketball experiences by treating each child like an MVP, rewarding players for self-improvement, teamwork and building a future generation of champions and lifelong basketball fans.

“I absolutely love our Jr. Celtics program!”, said Phinisee, “I didn’t know I would have this much fun coaching 4-8 year kids. It’s amazing how quickly they caught onto the basketball drills and It was so exciting to see all of their faces when we won the Jr. Celtics trophy. Go Blue Cheetah’s! Go Jr. Celtics!” ☘️

Coach Ricco will be watching the upcoming NBA2KLeague combine closely and hopes to meet more prospects in Las Vegas in January!

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CLTX Gaming player Sheriff “FT” Cruz to participate in HBCU Esports Holiday Showdown

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CLTX Gaming player Sheriff "FT" Cruz was selected to participate in HBCU Esports Holiday Showdown on Wednesday, December 16th. The Showdown will be hosted by HBCU Heroes, an organization that aims to level the playing field for HBCU sports programs. It will feature former NBA players and current professional athletics. Cruz will face-off against Chicago Bears Running Back, Tarik Cohen in a series of quick-play 1v1 games on NBA2K.

"I feel blessed to be a part of this amazing tournament and can't wait to showcase my talent," said Cruz. "I feel like my matchup is going to go well. I'm in my element so I feel like I have the upper hand."

Cruz will be playing on behalf of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The winner of the matchup will have a monetary donation submitted on their behalf to their chosen college.

Speaking on the opportunity to play in this tournament Cruz said "It means everything to me, I can't wait to get playing, I'm so excited."

The showcase will be broadcast live on the HBCU Heroes Twitch and Facebook channels at 2 pm/ET on Wednesday, December 16th.

HBCU Heroes Website: https://www.hbcuheroes.org/live-stream/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hbcuheroes

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CLTX Gaming player Sheriff “FT” Cruz to participate in HBCU Esports Holiday Showdown

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CLTX Gaming player Sheriff “FT” Cruz was selected to participate in HBCU Esports Holiday Showdown on Wednesday, December 16th. The Showdown will be hosted by HBCU Heroes, an organization that aims to level the playing field for HBCU sports programs. It will feature former NBA players and current professional athletics. Cruz will face-off against Chicago Bears Running Back, Tarik Cohen in a series of quick-play 1v1 games on NBA2K.

“I feel blessed to be a part of this amazing tournament and can’t wait to showcase my talent,” said Cruz. “I feel like my matchup is going to go well. I’m in my element so I feel like I have the upper hand.”

Cruz will be playing on behalf of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The winner of the matchup will have a monetary donation submitted on their behalf to their chosen college.

Speaking on the opportunity to play in this tournament Cruz said “It means everything to me, I can’t wait to get playing, I’m so excited.”

The showcase will be broadcast live on the HBCU Heroes Twitch and Facebook channels at 2 pm/ET on Wednesday, December 16th.

HBCU Heroes Website: https://www.hbcuheroes.org/live-stream/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hbcuheroes

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Vistaprint and the Celtics Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

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BOSTON, MA (November 17, 2020) - Today, Vistaprint, the marketing and design partner to millions of small businesses, and the 17-time NBA World Champion Boston Celtics announced a multi-year partnership in which Vistaprint becomes the Exclusive Marketing and Design Partner of the Boston Celtics. As part of the partnership, the Vistaprint logo will appear in Celtics signature team colors on the front left shoulder of the Celtics’ game jerseys beginning with the 2020-21 season.

The partnership between the Celtics and Vistaprint is designed to make a lasting impact on local small businesses throughout the Greater Boston area and across New England. Throughout the partnership, Vistaprint will work closely with the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation to support the efforts of the Boston Celtics United for Social Justice initiative, including building economic opportunity and empowerment in minority communities.

“As a company with deep roots in the Boston area, we are thrilled to announce this partnership with our hometown team, the Boston Celtics,” said Vistaprint Chief Marketing Officer Ricky Engelberg. “Even more so, we’re proud to join up with the Celtics to shine a spotlight on the important role small businesses play here in our community and across the country. Though our partnership with the Celtics is just beginning, Vistaprint’s partnership with small businesses has been in place for more than 20 years. We are excited to use this new platform to help enhance that 20-year commitment in a way that we’ve never done before. This work has never been more important as small business owners face economic hardship brought on by the pandemic.”

The collaboration will provide resources for local small businesses, including financial assistance, educational resources, and marketing and design services. The Celtics and Vistaprint will commence by working together to support Boston-area small businesses with integrations into highly visible team platforms, including digital and social media content, fan engagement and promotions. The partnership also includes significant assets across the Maine Red Claws and CLTX Gaming, including primary jersey patch placement for both teams, which marks the first time that has been included across NBA, G League, and NBA 2K League franchises.

“We share much in common with Vistaprint, but where we feel most connected is our shared values of commitment to excellence, innovation, and community,” said Rich Gotham, Boston Celtics Team President. “This partnership will allow us to work together to bring out the best in both organizations.”

The collaboration is the latest effort by Vistaprint in a series of initiatives to support businesses during the pandemic and beyond. Earlier this year, Vistaprint partnered with the Celtics on the “Food for Heroes” program, purchasing food from hard-hit local restaurants and donating it to front line workers. In addition to Vistaprint’s work with the Celtics, the company launched the Save Small Business Fund, a $1 million grant program in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help alleviate the financial losses small business owners faced as a result of Covid-19. Vistaprint has also become a leading provider of face masks, face shields and custom printed materials to help small businesses get back to work safely. To date, it has raised $5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to support small businesses through its mask sales.

Excel Sports Management’s Properties team was engaged by the Boston Celtics to help secure the partnership.

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Vistaprint and the Celtics Announce New Multi-Year Partnership

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BOSTON, MA (November 17, 2020) – Today, Vistaprint, the marketing and design partner to millions of small businesses, and the 17-time NBA World Champion Boston Celtics announced a multi-year partnership in which Vistaprint becomes the Exclusive Marketing and Design Partner of the Boston Celtics. As part of the partnership, the Vistaprint logo will appear in Celtics signature team colors on the front left shoulder of the Celtics’ game jerseys beginning with the 2020-21 season.

The partnership between the Celtics and Vistaprint is designed to make a lasting impact on local small businesses throughout the Greater Boston area and across New England. Throughout the partnership, Vistaprint will work closely with the Boston Celtics and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation to support the efforts of the Boston Celtics United for Social Justice initiative, including building economic opportunity and empowerment in minority communities.

“As a company with deep roots in the Boston area, we are thrilled to announce this partnership with our hometown team, the Boston Celtics,” said Vistaprint Chief Marketing Officer Ricky Engelberg. “Even more so, we’re proud to join up with the Celtics to shine a spotlight on the important role small businesses play here in our community and across the country. Though our partnership with the Celtics is just beginning, Vistaprint’s partnership with small businesses has been in place for more than 20 years. We are excited to use this new platform to help enhance that 20-year commitment in a way that we’ve never done before. This work has never been more important as small business owners face economic hardship brought on by the pandemic.”

The collaboration will provide resources for local small businesses, including financial assistance, educational resources, and marketing and design services. The Celtics and Vistaprint will commence by working together to support Boston-area small businesses with integrations into highly visible team platforms, including digital and social media content, fan engagement and promotions. The partnership also includes significant assets across the Maine Red Claws and CLTX Gaming, including primary jersey patch placement for both teams, which marks the first time that has been included across NBA, G League, and NBA 2K League franchises.

“We share much in common with Vistaprint, but where we feel most connected is our shared values of commitment to excellence, innovation, and community,” said Rich Gotham, Boston Celtics Team President. “This partnership will allow us to work together to bring out the best in both organizations.”

The collaboration is the latest effort by Vistaprint in a series of initiatives to support businesses during the pandemic and beyond. Earlier this year, Vistaprint partnered with the Celtics on the “Food for Heroes” program, purchasing food from hard-hit local restaurants and donating it to front line workers. In addition to Vistaprint’s work with the Celtics, the company launched the Save Small Business Fund, a $1 million grant program in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help alleviate the financial losses small business owners faced as a result of Covid-19. Vistaprint has also become a leading provider of face masks, face shields and custom printed materials to help small businesses get back to work safely. To date, it has raised $5 million in cash and in-kind product donations to support small businesses through its mask sales.

Excel Sports Management’s Properties team was engaged by the Boston Celtics to help secure the partnership.

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CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING TRADES POINT GUARD ALBANO “OFAB” THOMALLARI

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For Immediate Release

November 13, 2020

CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING TRADES POINT GUARD ALBANO “OFAB” THOMALLARI

CLTX trades PG Thomallari to Cavs Legion GC in exchange for two 2021 first round draft picks

BOSTON, MA – Celtics Crossover Gaming (CLTX Gaming) has traded point guard Albano “oFAB” Thomallari and a forth round 2021 draft pick to Cavs Legion GC in exchange for two first round picks (5th overall & 17th overall) in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft. The team’s roster now stands at two players, Tamer “Bulleyy” Mustafa and Sheriff “FT” Cruz.

Drafted second overall by Celtics Crossover Gaming in the inaugural NBA2KLeague Draft, Thomallari cemented himself as a franchise player for Celtics Gaming. In the 2019 season oFAB led the league in assists averaging 12.5 per game and earned a finalist spot as an MVP candidate. Thomallari was retained in the 2020 offseason after finishing the regular season averaging 34.9 points per game and 7.1 assists per game.

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CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING TRADES POINT GUARD ALBANO “OFAB” THOMALLARI

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For Immediate Release

November 13, 2020

CELTICS CROSSOVER GAMING TRADES POINT GUARD ALBANO “OFAB” THOMALLARI

CLTX trades PG Thomallari to Cavs Legion GC in exchange for two 2021 first round draft picks

BOSTON, MA – Celtics Crossover Gaming (CLTX Gaming) has traded point guard Albano “oFAB” Thomallari and a forth round 2021 draft pick to Cavs Legion GC in exchange for two first round picks (5th overall & 17th overall) in the 2021 NBA 2K League Draft. The team’s roster now stands at two players, Tamer “Bulleyy” Mustafa and Sheriff “FT” Cruz.

Drafted second overall by Celtics Crossover Gaming in the inaugural NBA2KLeague Draft, Thomallari cemented himself as a franchise player for Celtics Gaming. In the 2019 season oFAB led the league in assists averaging 12.5 per game and earned a finalist spot as an MVP candidate. Thomallari was retained in the 2020 offseason after finishing the regular season averaging 34.9 points per game and 7.1 assists per game.

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CLTX Gaming announces financial webinar in partnership with Radius Bank

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CLTX Gaming is proud to announce a free financial seminar in partnership with Radius Bank, the Best Online Bank of 2020.

On Wednesday, July 29th at 11 am CLTX Gaming will host an online seminar entitled “Make Your Money Work Harder For You”. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn about the role of financial credit, investment platforms, and how to balance a portfolio from industry experts. CLTX Gaming players will also share their personal success stories of how they learned to manage their finances.

Panelists will include Celtics Crossover Gaming point guard Albano "oFAB" Thomallarri, Radius Bank Vice President of Marketing Kathleen Barrett, and a third surprise guest speaker.

Register today and learn how to make your money work harder for you: https://celtics.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JtALG5W8QDyK4eOjc9WJJA

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CLTX Gaming announces financial webinar in partnership with Radius Bank

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CLTX Gaming is proud to announce a free financial seminar in partnership with Radius Bank, the Best Online Bank of 2020.

On Wednesday, July 29th at 11 am CLTX Gaming will host an online seminar entitled “Make Your Money Work Harder For You”. Viewers will have the opportunity to learn about the role of financial credit, investment platforms, and how to balance a portfolio from industry experts. CLTX Gaming players will also share their personal success stories of how they learned to manage their finances.

Panelists will include Celtics Crossover Gaming point guard Albano “oFAB” Thomallarri, Radius Bank Vice President of Marketing Kathleen Barrett, and a third surprise guest speaker.

Register today and learn how to make your money work harder for you: https://celtics.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JtALG5W8QDyK4eOjc9WJJA

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CLTX Set to Face Bucks, 76ers in Week 8

By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – Looking to put its nine-game losing streak to rest, Celtics Crossover Gaming will have two more chances to crack the win column this week with a pair of matchups against Bucks Gaming and 76ers GC.

CLTX will open up Week 8 at 9 p.m. Tuesday night against a 4-4 Bucks team that has not lost a regular-season series since May 28.

Following a 2-4 start to the season, Milwaukee has picked up the pace tremendously this month. It has won all four of its individual regular-season games in June, while also making it to the quarterfinals of THE TIPOFF, before falling to the eventual tournament champion Raptors Uprising.

Milwaukee’s recent success has largely been attributed to the play of point guard Regg, who has proven to be one of the top steals from this year’s draft after being selected 12th overall. As one of the league’s top point-producers this season, Regg currently finds himself ranked fourth among all players in scoring with 32.8 PPG, and second overall in assists with 8.4 APG.

One of the few players ahead of Regg on the scoring list happens to be his counterpart for this matchup, oFAB, who is posting a league-leading 34.5 PPG. Despite his team’s struggles, oFAB has lit up the nets just about every game. Last Tuesday featured one of his greatest combined scoring efforts, as he tallied 102 points over two games against Pistons GT.

CLTX is still looking for a consistent No. 2 scorer, though MEL EAST is currently trending in that direction. The third-year forward has increased his scoring output during each of the last three weeks, including last week when he averaged 11.5 PPG.

On Friday night, MEL produced his best individual effort of the regular season, as he notched 14 points on 80 percent shooting from 3-point range against Mavs Gaming. His hand has been red-hot for two consecutive weeks now, having shot 71.4 percent from deep during THE TIPOFF, before nearly matching that mark with a 70.0 percent clip last week.

If the Celtics can’t manage to pick up their first win of the season Tuesday night, they’ll have a great chance to do so at 7 p.m. Friday night when they take on a 76ers team that has been struggling equally as much.

Despite making it to the Finals last season, Philly has pummeled to the bottom of the standings and currently sits just one spot ahead of CLTX with a 1-7 mark. That lone win, however, was picked up just last Wednesday, when the 76ers bested Pistons GT with a 2-1 series win.

For the third season in a row, the 76ers are led by point guard Radiant, who is averaging 25.6 PPG and 6.8 APG. On Friday night, he tallied his two highest-scoring performances of the season, as he poured in 49 points and 37 points, respectively, during Philly’s first two games against Heat Check Gaming. If CLTX can cool him off a bit, it will increase its chances of moving up in the standings this week.

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CLTX Set to Face Bucks, 76ers in Week 8

By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – Looking to put its nine-game losing streak to rest, Celtics Crossover Gaming will have two more chances to crack the win column this week with a pair of matchups against Bucks Gaming and 76ers GC.

CLTX will open up Week 8 at 9 p.m. Tuesday night against a 4-4 Bucks team that has not lost a regular-season series since May 28.

Following a 2-4 start to the season, Milwaukee has picked up the pace tremendously this month. It has won all four of its individual regular-season games in June, while also making it to the quarterfinals of THE TIPOFF, before falling to the eventual tournament champion Raptors Uprising.

Milwaukee’s recent success has largely been attributed to the play of point guard Regg, who has proven to be one of the top steals from this year’s draft after being selected 12th overall. As one of the league’s top point-producers this season, Regg currently finds himself ranked fourth among all players in scoring with 32.8 PPG, and second overall in assists with 8.4 APG.

One of the few players ahead of Regg on the scoring list happens to be his counterpart for this matchup, oFAB, who is posting a league-leading 34.5 PPG. Despite his team’s struggles, oFAB has lit up the nets just about every game. Last Tuesday featured one of his greatest combined scoring efforts, as he tallied 102 points over two games against Pistons GT.

CLTX is still looking for a consistent No. 2 scorer, though MEL EAST is currently trending in that direction. The third-year forward has increased his scoring output during each of the last three weeks, including last week when he averaged 11.5 PPG.

On Friday night, MEL produced his best individual effort of the regular season, as he notched 14 points on 80 percent shooting from 3-point range against Mavs Gaming. His hand has been red-hot for two consecutive weeks now, having shot 71.4 percent from deep during THE TIPOFF, before nearly matching that mark with a 70.0 percent clip last week.

If the Celtics can’t manage to pick up their first win of the season Tuesday night, they’ll have a great chance to do so at 7 p.m. Friday night when they take on a 76ers team that has been struggling equally as much.

Despite making it to the Finals last season, Philly has pummeled to the bottom of the standings and currently sits just one spot ahead of CLTX with a 1-7 mark. That lone win, however, was picked up just last Wednesday, when the 76ers bested Pistons GT with a 2-1 series win.

For the third season in a row, the 76ers are led by point guard Radiant, who is averaging 25.6 PPG and 6.8 APG. On Friday night, he tallied his two highest-scoring performances of the season, as he poured in 49 points and 37 points, respectively, during Philly’s first two games against Heat Check Gaming. If CLTX can cool him off a bit, it will increase its chances of moving up in the standings this week.

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CLTX Resumes Regular-Season Action vs. Pistons, Mavs

BOSTON – Celtics Crossover Gaming will resume remote gameplay this week following a 1-3 finish in the group stage of THE TIPOFF tournament. Still searching for its first win of the regular season, CLTX (0-7) will face off against Pistons GT (1-7) at 9 p.m. Tuesday night, before taking on Mavs Gaming (6-3) at 8 p.m. Friday night.

The Pistons, much like the Celtics, have struggled throughout the first half of the campaign, having captured just one regular-season win against a 1-8 Lakers Gaming team in Week 4.  However, Pistons GT gathered a bit of momentum during last week’s tournament, as it prevailed past the group stage before falling to Jazz Gaming in the quarterfinals, finishing with a 3-3 record.

Detroit hasn’t had a clear-cut star performer this season, but it has displayed great depth with four players averaging between 13.5 and 16.5 points per game. Leading the charge has been point guard Demon JT, who has paced the team in scoring 11 times this season and boasts averages of 16.2 points and 4.2 assists per game.

Demon JT will face the daunting challenge of guarding oFAB, who is coming off of a scorching tournament performance, during which he averaged 40.3 points, 7.5 assists and 3.8 steals across four games.

Two of those tournament games came against the Mavs, whom CLTX will face Friday night in a rematch. Mavs Gaming is off to a successful 6-3 start this season, though the Celtics should feel confident heading into this series considering how well they fared during last week's two-game tilt.

CLTX was victorious in Game 1 of last Tuesday’s matchup, besting the Mavs, 87-65, for its largest blowout win of the season. oFAB paved the way with 48 points and seven assists, Bulleyy tacked on 17 points, and TooxCool stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks.

The Mavs wound up winning Game 2, eliminating CLTX’s hopes of advancing past the group stage, but CLTX still came away from the series with a 14-point differential in its favor.

Friday night’s matchup will also give us another chance to enjoy one of the most renowned individual rivalries in the NBA 2K League, as oFAB and Dimez face off in a showdown between the first two draft picks in league history. oFAB dominated last week’s head-to-head battle, as he outscored the former No. 1 overall pick, 76-32. Though, the Mavs were able to adjust to oFAB’s 48-point outing in Game 1 by cutting his scoring production down to 28 points in Game 2.

It will be of utmost importance for CLTX to make some adjustments of its own heading into both matchups this week, as it looks to dig itself out of its regular-season slump and capture its first win of 2020.

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CLTX Resumes Regular-Season Action vs. Pistons, Mavs

BOSTON – Celtics Crossover Gaming will resume remote gameplay this week following a 1-3 finish in the group stage of THE TIPOFF tournament. Still searching for its first win of the regular season, CLTX (0-7) will face off against Pistons GT (1-7) at 9 p.m. Tuesday night, before taking on Mavs Gaming (6-3) at 8 p.m. Friday night.

The Pistons, much like the Celtics, have struggled throughout the first half of the campaign, having captured just one regular-season win against a 1-8 Lakers Gaming team in Week 4.  However, Pistons GT gathered a bit of momentum during last week’s tournament, as it prevailed past the group stage before falling to Jazz Gaming in the quarterfinals, finishing with a 3-3 record.

Detroit hasn’t had a clear-cut star performer this season, but it has displayed great depth with four players averaging between 13.5 and 16.5 points per game. Leading the charge has been point guard Demon JT, who has paced the team in scoring 11 times this season and boasts averages of 16.2 points and 4.2 assists per game.

Demon JT will face the daunting challenge of guarding oFAB, who is coming off of a scorching tournament performance, during which he averaged 40.3 points, 7.5 assists and 3.8 steals across four games.

Two of those tournament games came against the Mavs, whom CLTX will face Friday night in a rematch. Mavs Gaming is off to a successful 6-3 start this season, though the Celtics should feel confident heading into this series considering how well they fared during last week’s two-game tilt.

CLTX was victorious in Game 1 of last Tuesday’s matchup, besting the Mavs, 87-65, for its largest blowout win of the season. oFAB paved the way with 48 points and seven assists, Bulleyy tacked on 17 points, and TooxCool stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks.

The Mavs wound up winning Game 2, eliminating CLTX’s hopes of advancing past the group stage, but CLTX still came away from the series with a 14-point differential in its favor.

Friday night’s matchup will also give us another chance to enjoy one of the most renowned individual rivalries in the NBA 2K League, as oFAB and Dimez face off in a showdown between the first two draft picks in league history. oFAB dominated last week’s head-to-head battle, as he outscored the former No. 1 overall pick, 76-32. Though, the Mavs were able to adjust to oFAB’s 48-point outing in Game 1 by cutting his scoring production down to 28 points in Game 2.

It will be of utmost importance for CLTX to make some adjustments of its own heading into both matchups this week, as it looks to dig itself out of its regular-season slump and capture its first win of 2020.

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CLTX Begins TIPOFF Tournament Action Tonight

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BOSTON – The NBA 2K League will take a break from the regular season this week when all 23 teams take part in the four-day, 60-game TIPOFF tournament, powered by AT&T. Such a change of pace could be a great opportunity for the Celtics Crossover Gaming team to reset itself following an 0-7 start to the campaign.

While seeking to gain momentum, CLTX will also be fighting for a share of the $160,000 prize pool, of which $70,000 will be awarded to the winner, $50,000 will go to the runner-up, and $40,000 will be split evenly between the third- and fourth-place finishers. In addition, the first-place team will also earn the first of three links in the BANNER CHAIN, which represents each of the three in-season tournaments.

However, before even thinking about the cash and the hardware at stake, CLTX must first make its way through the group stage Tuesday night. This will consist of a quadruple-header split between two opponents – Jazz Gaming and Mavs Gaming – who are both among the top seven teams in the league, possessing a combined record of 10-4.

CLTX will start things off at 6 p.m. with a two-game series against the 4-1 Jazz, who last week handed Warriors Gaming Squad its first loss of the season. During Game 1 of that series, rookie point guard Splashy set a pair of franchise records by tallying 44 points and knocking down nine 3-pointers. He wound up scoring 100 points over the course of the three-game tilt and was later named Week 6 Player of the Week.

Another Jazz player to keep tabs on is 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Ria, who has stuffed the stat sheet this season to the tune of 15.6 points, 14.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. During the last week’s series-deciding Game 3, the center tallied a monstrous double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds.

Ria will likely find himself matched up against another solid all-around center in TooxCool, who has emerged as a rebounding machine for CLTX over the last two weeks. TooxCool has logged 10 consecutive double-digit rebounding performances, including a season-high 20 boards last week against Hornets Venom GT. He’s currently averaging 7.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.1 blocks, 1.5 blocks per game.

CLTX forward Easy could bring some extra intel into this matchup, as he faces off against his former team for the first time. Easy was selected by Jazz Gaming in the second round of the 2019 Draft and played seven games in Utah last season before being traded to Heat Check Gaming, so he may be somewhat familiar with the playing style that he and his new teammates will be going up against tonight.

Immediately following Game 2 against the Jazz, CLTX will shift focus to its 8 p.m. matchup against Mavs Gaming.

The Dallas-based team boasts a strong backcourt, featuring leading-scorer Sherm (22.3 PPG) and 2018 No. 1 overall pick Dimez. However, those two guards will have their hands full as they attempt to contain the red-hot oFAB, who has scored 30-plus points in 10 of his last 13 outings and is averaging 32.4 points and 6.9 assists per game on the season.

As a slashing scorer, oFAB’s biggest challenge this week will be avoiding PeteBeBallin (3.3 BPG) in the paint. The Mavs center has been a menacing presence at the rim all season long, as he currently finds himself one swat away from being the overall league-leader in blocked shots.

After wrapping up its second series of the night, CLTX will kick back and watch the Jazz and Mavs face off for the final two games of group play. Whichever of the three teams finishes with the best record of the night will advance to the quarterfinals.

Given that there are only seven groups, there will also be one wildcard team to fill the eighth and final spot in the next round. The wildcard will be determined by the following tiebreaker scenarios:
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 	<li>Head-to-head record within group</li>
 	<li>Average points differential within group</li>
 	<li>Average points scored within group</li>
 	<li>Technical fouls accumulated throughout the NBA 2K League regular season</li>
 	<li>Random Draw</li>
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CLTX is no stranger to success in this tournament, having finished as the 2019 TIPOFF runner-up. The squad is hoping to rekindle such fortune this week, as it seeks a share in the prize money and an opportunity to gain momentum for the second half of the regular season.

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CLTX Begins TIPOFF Tournament Action Tonight

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BOSTON – The NBA 2K League will take a break from the regular season this week when all 23 teams take part in the four-day, 60-game TIPOFF tournament, powered by AT&T. Such a change of pace could be a great opportunity for the Celtics Crossover Gaming team to reset itself following an 0-7 start to the campaign.

While seeking to gain momentum, CLTX will also be fighting for a share of the $160,000 prize pool, of which $70,000 will be awarded to the winner, $50,000 will go to the runner-up, and $40,000 will be split evenly between the third- and fourth-place finishers. In addition, the first-place team will also earn the first of three links in the BANNER CHAIN, which represents each of the three in-season tournaments.

However, before even thinking about the cash and the hardware at stake, CLTX must first make its way through the group stage Tuesday night. This will consist of a quadruple-header split between two opponents – Jazz Gaming and Mavs Gaming – who are both among the top seven teams in the league, possessing a combined record of 10-4.

CLTX will start things off at 6 p.m. with a two-game series against the 4-1 Jazz, who last week handed Warriors Gaming Squad its first loss of the season. During Game 1 of that series, rookie point guard Splashy set a pair of franchise records by tallying 44 points and knocking down nine 3-pointers. He wound up scoring 100 points over the course of the three-game tilt and was later named Week 6 Player of the Week.

Another Jazz player to keep tabs on is 2019 No. 1 overall draft pick Ria, who has stuffed the stat sheet this season to the tune of 15.6 points, 14.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. During the last week’s series-deciding Game 3, the center tallied a monstrous double-double of 20 points and 18 rebounds.

Ria will likely find himself matched up against another solid all-around center in TooxCool, who has emerged as a rebounding machine for CLTX over the last two weeks. TooxCool has logged 10 consecutive double-digit rebounding performances, including a season-high 20 boards last week against Hornets Venom GT. He’s currently averaging 7.6 points, 11.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.1 blocks, 1.5 blocks per game.

CLTX forward Easy could bring some extra intel into this matchup, as he faces off against his former team for the first time. Easy was selected by Jazz Gaming in the second round of the 2019 Draft and played seven games in Utah last season before being traded to Heat Check Gaming, so he may be somewhat familiar with the playing style that he and his new teammates will be going up against tonight.

Immediately following Game 2 against the Jazz, CLTX will shift focus to its 8 p.m. matchup against Mavs Gaming.

The Dallas-based team boasts a strong backcourt, featuring leading-scorer Sherm (22.3 PPG) and 2018 No. 1 overall pick Dimez. However, those two guards will have their hands full as they attempt to contain the red-hot oFAB, who has scored 30-plus points in 10 of his last 13 outings and is averaging 32.4 points and 6.9 assists per game on the season.

As a slashing scorer, oFAB’s biggest challenge this week will be avoiding PeteBeBallin (3.3 BPG) in the paint. The Mavs center has been a menacing presence at the rim all season long, as he currently finds himself one swat away from being the overall league-leader in blocked shots.

After wrapping up its second series of the night, CLTX will kick back and watch the Jazz and Mavs face off for the final two games of group play. Whichever of the three teams finishes with the best record of the night will advance to the quarterfinals.

Given that there are only seven groups, there will also be one wildcard team to fill the eighth and final spot in the next round. The wildcard will be determined by the following tiebreaker scenarios:

Winning percentage within group of pool play rounds

Head-to-head record within group

Average points differential within group

Average points scored within group

Technical fouls accumulated throughout the NBA 2K League regular season

Random Draw

CLTX is no stranger to success in this tournament, having finished as the 2019 TIPOFF runner-up. The squad is hoping to rekindle such fortune this week, as it seeks a share in the prize money and an opportunity to gain momentum for the second half of the regular season.

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Pair of Top-Notch Foes Await CLTX in Week 6

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Week 6 Preview
Pair of Top-Notch Foes Await CLTX in Week 6
By Taylor Snow

 

BOSTON – A daunting Week 6 lies ahead for the winless Celtics Crossover Gaming team, as it is set to take on two of the 2K League’s hottest teams in Hornets Venom GT and Raptors Uprising GC.

On Wednesday night, CLTX will get its first-ever look at the Hornets Venom expansion squad, which has compiled an impressive 4-2 record out of the gate of its inaugural campaign.

Venom’s successful start is likely attributed to the well-roundedness of its roster, which includes four players who are currently averaging between 15 and 20 points per game. Leading that pack of scorers is rookie guard Snubby, who is averaging 19.1 PPG. The main player to keep an eye on during this matchup, however, is the third-year center, Type, who was the first overall selection of the latest expansion draft and has put forth a jack-of-all-trades stat line of 15.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.3 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game.

The center position also happens to be the most intriguing storyline for CLTX at the moment. Last week, coach Ricco Phinisee adjusted his frontcourt by starting TooxCool at the 5 and sliding NO xAUTOGRAPHSx over to the 4.

TooxCool, who was designated as the team’s sixth man at the beginning of the season, seized the opportunity by putting up 13.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 3.0 steals over his last five individual games. Meanwhile, the adjustment allowed NO AUTO to expand his range last week, as he ventured out from the low post to beyond the arc, where he knocked down 13-of-24 over an eight-game stretch at power forward.

Such shooting efficiency will be needed from the entire team this week, especially during Friday night’s matchup against the undefeated Raptors Uprising GC.

Boasting a league-best 7-0 record, Raptors Uprising has outscored its opponents by a whopping 218 points, which is 50 points higher than the next-closest mark. That extraordinary point differential has a whole lot to do with the play of reigning Player of the Month, Kenny Got Work, who averaged 33.5 PPG and 6.5 APG while shooting 61.0 percent from the field during the month of May.

Fortunately, CLTX has a point guard who can match Kenny Got Work shot-for-shot. Despite his team being winless, oFAB has been setting the nets ablaze of late. Last week, he averaged 35.9 points and 6.9 assists over the course of eight contests, which included two 40-point efforts and one 50-point performance.

Of course, oFAB is going to need quite a bit of help from his teammates as well in order to have a chance against either of this week’s red-hot opponents.

 

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Pair of Top-Notch Foes Await CLTX in Week 6

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Week 6 Preview
Pair of Top-Notch Foes Await CLTX in Week 6
By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – A daunting Week 6 lies ahead for the winless Celtics Crossover Gaming team, as it is set to take on two of the 2K League’s hottest teams in Hornets Venom GT and Raptors Uprising GC.

On Wednesday night, CLTX will get its first-ever look at the Hornets Venom expansion squad, which has compiled an impressive 4-2 record out of the gate of its inaugural campaign.

Venom’s successful start is likely attributed to the well-roundedness of its roster, which includes four players who are currently averaging between 15 and 20 points per game. Leading that pack of scorers is rookie guard Snubby, who is averaging 19.1 PPG. The main player to keep an eye on during this matchup, however, is the third-year center, Type, who was the first overall selection of the latest expansion draft and has put forth a jack-of-all-trades stat line of 15.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.3 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game.

The center position also happens to be the most intriguing storyline for CLTX at the moment. Last week, coach Ricco Phinisee adjusted his frontcourt by starting TooxCool at the 5 and sliding NO xAUTOGRAPHSx over to the 4.

TooxCool, who was designated as the team’s sixth man at the beginning of the season, seized the opportunity by putting up 13.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 3.0 steals over his last five individual games. Meanwhile, the adjustment allowed NO AUTO to expand his range last week, as he ventured out from the low post to beyond the arc, where he knocked down 13-of-24 over an eight-game stretch at power forward.

Such shooting efficiency will be needed from the entire team this week, especially during Friday night’s matchup against the undefeated Raptors Uprising GC.

Boasting a league-best 7-0 record, Raptors Uprising has outscored its opponents by a whopping 218 points, which is 50 points higher than the next-closest mark. That extraordinary point differential has a whole lot to do with the play of reigning Player of the Month, Kenny Got Work, who averaged 33.5 PPG and 6.5 APG while shooting 61.0 percent from the field during the month of May.

Fortunately, CLTX has a point guard who can match Kenny Got Work shot-for-shot. Despite his team being winless, oFAB has been setting the nets ablaze of late. Last week, he averaged 35.9 points and 6.9 assists over the course of eight contests, which included two 40-point efforts and one 50-point performance.

Of course, oFAB is going to need quite a bit of help from his teammates as well in order to have a chance against either of this week’s red-hot opponents.

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CLTX Looks to Pick Up First Win During Jam-Packed Week 5
By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – After competing in only two series through the first four weeks of the NBA 2K League season, Celtics Crossover Gaming finally has a jam-packed week of action to look forward to. The Boston-based squad will cram in three series over the next three nights, as it is set to face off against Grizz Gaming, Lakers Gaming, and NetsGC, respectively.

Combined, this week’s group of opponents possess a 1-12 record, which could translate into a golden opportunity for CLTX as it looks to find its way into the win column following an 0-2 start.

It’s worth noting, however, that the lone win of the group belongs to CLTX’s first opponent of the week, Grizz Gaming, which is fresh off of a 2-0 sweep against Lakers Gaming last Thursday night. The back half of the sweep resulted in a 103-56 blowout, which featured a pair of 31-point efforts from Vandi and jRod, as well as the first triple-double in franchise history with G O O F Y 7 5 7 logging 18 points, 18 rebounds and 12 assists.

Despite suffering such a blowout and falling to the bottom of the standings at 0-7, Lakers Gaming could still present some challenges for CLTX during their matchup Wednesday night. The biggest task will be limiting point guard SAV, who is averaging 35.0 points and 5.6 assists per game. The No. 7 pick of the 2020 Draft has reached the 40-point mark multiple times this season, including a career-high 47-point outing last Wednesday against Pistons GT. While oFAB deals with SAV, NO xAUTOGRAPHx will face the task of going up against one of the league’s top rim-protectors in Tactuk, who is averaging 13.4 points and 2.9 blocks per game.

Finally, CLTX will wrap up its hectic week with a matchup against the team with the shortest resume in the league. NetsGC was the last squad to hit the virtual hardwood, as it did not begin its season until last Friday night. Its matchup against Mavs Gaming resulted in a pair of single-digit losses, despite point guard, Choc, racking up a total of 71 points and 13 assists.

oFAB will once again have his hands full against a talented group of point guards this week, between Vandi (28.1 PPG), SAV (35.0 PPG), and Choc (35.5 PPG). Though, the third-year point guard is off to a hot start himself, averaging 24.8 points and 6.8 assists per game.

However, CLTX will need more than just oFAB to deliver offensively. Bulleyy is a prime candidate to step up on that end of the court, as he looks to extend his streak of double-digit scoring games to five Tuesday night.

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CLTX Looks to Pick Up First Win During Jam-Packed Week 5
By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – After competing in only two series through the first four weeks of the NBA 2K League season, Celtics Crossover Gaming finally has a jam-packed week of action to look forward to. The Boston-based squad will cram in three series over the next three nights, as it is set to face off against Grizz Gaming, Lakers Gaming, and NetsGC, respectively.

Combined, this week’s group of opponents possess a 1-12 record, which could translate into a golden opportunity for CLTX as it looks to find its way into the win column following an 0-2 start.

It’s worth noting, however, that the lone win of the group belongs to CLTX’s first opponent of the week, Grizz Gaming, which is fresh off of a 2-0 sweep against Lakers Gaming last Thursday night. The back half of the sweep resulted in a 103-56 blowout, which featured a pair of 31-point efforts from Vandi and jRod, as well as the first triple-double in franchise history with G O O F Y 7 5 7 logging 18 points, 18 rebounds and 12 assists.

Despite suffering such a blowout and falling to the bottom of the standings at 0-7, Lakers Gaming could still present some challenges for CLTX during their matchup Wednesday night. The biggest task will be limiting point guard SAV, who is averaging 35.0 points and 5.6 assists per game. The No. 7 pick of the 2020 Draft has reached the 40-point mark multiple times this season, including a career-high 47-point outing last Wednesday against Pistons GT. While oFAB deals with SAV, NO xAUTOGRAPHx will face the task of going up against one of the league’s top rim-protectors in Tactuk, who is averaging 13.4 points and 2.9 blocks per game.

Finally, CLTX will wrap up its hectic week with a matchup against the team with the shortest resume in the league. NetsGC was the last squad to hit the virtual hardwood, as it did not begin its season until last Friday night. Its matchup against Mavs Gaming resulted in a pair of single-digit losses, despite point guard, Choc, racking up a total of 71 points and 13 assists.

oFAB will once again have his hands full against a talented group of point guards this week, between Vandi (28.1 PPG), SAV (35.0 PPG), and Choc (35.5 PPG). Though, the third-year point guard is off to a hot start himself, averaging 24.8 points and 6.8 assists per game.

However, CLTX will need more than just oFAB to deliver offensively. Bulleyy is a prime candidate to step up on that end of the court, as he looks to extend his streak of double-digit scoring games to five Tuesday night.

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After earning a trip to the final four last season, CLTX Gaming retained two-thirds of its roster, bringing back Bulleyy, MEL EAST, NO xAUTOGRAPHSx, and oFAB for the 2020 campaign.

The remaining two roster spots have been filled by shooting guard Easy,  who was acquired in an offseason trade with Heat Check Gaming, and center TooxCool, who was selected by CLTX with the 64th overall pick in the 2020 Draft.

Ricco Phinisee returns for his third season as head coach after compiling an overall regular-season record of 17-13 during Years 1 and 2.

CLTX will look to continue its offensive dominance from last season after leading the league in scoring with a total of 1,071 points.

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After earning a trip to the final four last season, CLTX Gaming retained two-thirds of its roster, bringing back Bulleyy, MEL EAST, NO xAUTOGRAPHSx, and oFAB for the 2020 campaign.

The remaining two roster spots have been filled by shooting guard Easy,  who was acquired in an offseason trade with Heat Check Gaming, and center TooxCool, who was selected by CLTX with the 64th overall pick in the 2020 Draft.

Ricco Phinisee returns for his third season as head coach after compiling an overall regular-season record of 17-13 during Years 1 and 2.

CLTX will look to continue its offensive dominance from last season after leading the league in scoring with a total of 1,071 points.

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Week 4 Preview: CLTX Takes on No. 1 Pick JBM and Wizards DG

By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – Celtics Crossover Gaming will get its first look at this year’s No. 1 overall pick Wednesday night, as it takes on JBM and a red-hot Wizards District Gaming team. The first-year point guard, alongside standout teammates Dayfri and ReeseDaGod, has helped WDG reel off four consecutive series victories following a season-opening loss to the currently undefeated Raptors Uprising.

CLTX, meanwhile, is only five nights removed from its own season-opening series against Knicks Gaming, after starting off the season with back-to-back bye weeks. The boys in green split the first two contests of Friday night’s opener Knicks Gaming before falling 60-56 in the third and final game, which had to be restarted partway through the first quarter due to Internet connection issues.

oFAB, who was the 2019 2K League MVP runner-up, picked up right where he left off last fall, as he logged three consecutive 20-point games, including a 29-point outing in Game 2. Across the series, he averaged 25.0 points and 6.0 assists per game, while going up against this year’s No. 2 overall pick, Duck.

oFAB’s assignment won’t get any easier this week, as he goes from facing the No. 2 pick to the taking on the No. 1 pick in JBM. Washington’s rookie point guard has lived up to the hype so far, as he has posted 23.4 PPG and 7.1 APG across 12 total contests, which included a 27-point, 14-assist performance during Game 1 of Friday night’s sweep over Hornets Venom.

As if one offensive force wasn’t enough, WDG also returns the league’s highest-scoring non-point guard in ReeseDaGod. The small forward put up 20.7 PPG last season, which was good for third place overall behind Mama Im Dat Man (23.1 PPG) of Blazers Gaming and oFAB (22.3 PPG).

While oFAB carried a good chunk of the offensive load Friday night, a couple of his teammates stepped up as well. Bulleyy matched his career-high in scoring with 15 points during Game 2, which proved to be critical in helping CLTX pick up its lone win of the night. Newcomer Easy also showed promise, as his scoring steadily increased from four points in Game 1, to six points in Game 2, and then all the way up to 17 points in Game 3, during which he knocked down 5-of-8 from 3-point range.

While CLTX looks to keep pace with Wizards DG on the offensive end, it will also have to be aggressive on the boards. WDG finished second in the league in total rebounds last season with 315, thanks to the interior presences of both Dayfri and Gilly. Although Gilly is no longer on the team, Dayfri has dominated the glass so far this season by logging 12.9 RPG.

This is where NO xAUTOGRAPHx and MEL EAST come in. The frontcourt duo was responsible for corralling 51-of-56 total rebounds during CLTX’s season-opening series, which included 21 rebounds between the two during the final game. AUTO in particular, could make a big impact against Dayfri, having finished in the top 10 in both rebounds and blocked shots last season.

HOW TO WATCH: Wednesday night’s matchup will be broadcast on both the NBA 2K League’s Twitch (@NBA2kLeague) and YouTube (NBA2kLeague) channels at 9 p.m.

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Week 4 Preview: CLTX Takes on No. 1 Pick JBM and Wizards DG

By Taylor Snow

BOSTON – Celtics Crossover Gaming will get its first look at this year’s No. 1 overall pick Wednesday night, as it takes on JBM and a red-hot Wizards District Gaming team. The first-year point guard, alongside standout teammates Dayfri and ReeseDaGod, has helped WDG reel off four consecutive series victories following a season-opening loss to the currently undefeated Raptors Uprising.

CLTX, meanwhile, is only five nights removed from its own season-opening series against Knicks Gaming, after starting off the season with back-to-back bye weeks. The boys in green split the first two contests of Friday night’s opener Knicks Gaming before falling 60-56 in the third and final game, which had to be restarted partway through the first quarter due to Internet connection issues.

oFAB, who was the 2019 2K League MVP runner-up, picked up right where he left off last fall, as he logged three consecutive 20-point games, including a 29-point outing in Game 2. Across the series, he averaged 25.0 points and 6.0 assists per game, while going up against this year’s No. 2 overall pick, Duck.

oFAB’s assignment won’t get any easier this week, as he goes from facing the No. 2 pick to the taking on the No. 1 pick in JBM. Washington’s rookie point guard has lived up to the hype so far, as he has posted 23.4 PPG and 7.1 APG across 12 total contests, which included a 27-point, 14-assist performance during Game 1 of Friday night’s sweep over Hornets Venom.

As if one offensive force wasn’t enough, WDG also returns the league’s highest-scoring non-point guard in ReeseDaGod. The small forward put up 20.7 PPG last season, which was good for third place overall behind Mama Im Dat Man (23.1 PPG) of Blazers Gaming and oFAB (22.3 PPG).

While oFAB carried a good chunk of the offensive load Friday night, a couple of his teammates stepped up as well. Bulleyy matched his career-high in scoring with 15 points during Game 2, which proved to be critical in helping CLTX pick up its lone win of the night. Newcomer Easy also showed promise, as his scoring steadily increased from four points in Game 1, to six points in Game 2, and then all the way up to 17 points in Game 3, during which he knocked down 5-of-8 from 3-point range.

While CLTX looks to keep pace with Wizards DG on the offensive end, it will also have to be aggressive on the boards. WDG finished second in the league in total rebounds last season with 315, thanks to the interior presences of both Dayfri and Gilly. Although Gilly is no longer on the team, Dayfri has dominated the glass so far this season by logging 12.9 RPG.

This is where NO xAUTOGRAPHx and MEL EAST come in. The frontcourt duo was responsible for corralling 51-of-56 total rebounds during CLTX’s season-opening series, which included 21 rebounds between the two during the final game. AUTO in particular, could make a big impact against Dayfri, having finished in the top 10 in both rebounds and blocked shots last season.

HOW TO WATCH: Wednesday night’s matchup will be broadcast on both the NBA 2K League’s Twitch (@NBA2kLeague) and YouTube (NBA2kLeague) channels at 9 p.m.

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