# results[].description
By Kristian Cuaresma
While NetsGC’s run in the SLAM OPEN did not end with the organization’s first tournament championship, it was still a great start in the pursuit of a NBA 2K League 3v3 championship. With a perfect group play round and top-six finish the bracket round, NetsGC is in third place with 90 standing points. With the top ten teams qualifying for playoffs and only four wins separating NetsGC from eleventh place, there is still plenty of work to be done to secure a postseason berth. A SWITCH OPEN championship or a second deep run would likely clinch a playoff spot. Here are the four teams that await NetsGC this week.   NBL Oz Gaming Rank: 22nd (Points: 20; Record: 2-5) PG: Ceez/HarryVZN Lock: Bagmotion Forward: Plu NBL Oz Gaming was responsible for ending NetsGC’s 5v5 season in 2023. NetsGC has a chance to redeem themselves, but it will have to happen against a team different from the one they last played against. The only returning NBL Oz Gaming player from last season is Australian-native HarryVZN. The lone Australian franchise traded for point guard Ceez in the offseason. The former lottery pick played a majority of the SLAM OPEN for NBL Oz Gaming, until a hand injury took him out of the lineup. Regardless of who plays guard, NBL Oz Gaming still has former 3v3 champion Bagmotion at lock and one of the forward shooters in the league in Plu at forward.   Hawks Talon GC Rank: 7th (Points: 60; Record: 4-5) PG: MDS Lock: UnderRatedGoat Forward: Low Hawks Talon GC is one of two teams that remain in the same group as NetsGC for the SWITCH OPEN. In the SLAM OPEN, NetsGC defeated Hawks Talon 3-1 on opening night. In that matchup, the 2023 number one pick MDS was not on the roster due to a suspension. When MDS returned, Atlanta continued to struggle and finished group play with a 1-3 record. Despite the slow start, Hawks Talon GC hit their stride at the right time in the bracket round. Hawks Talon GC upset Bucks Gaming in round one before defeating community team Rim Runners in round two. Their most impressive win came against the Gen.G Tigers, a team that would end up in the top three. Hawks Talon GC was the highest remaining seed (22) in the upper bracket final four. They finally lost against the eventual champions Lakers Gaming.   Gen.G Tigers Rank: 4th (Points: 90; Record: 8-4) PG: gallow Lock: LawRich Forward: Jolo NetsGC’s SLAM OPEN tournament came to an end at the hands of the Gen.G Tigers. In the lower bracket semifinals, Gen.G defeated Brooklyn 3-2. Prior to this matchup, NetsGC was undefeated in instances where wthey led a series 2-1. Unfortunately, NetsGC struggled to stop gallow, who averaged 19.5 points over the next two games. This game will have larger implications than the typical group round matchup. Even with the win, Gen.G still trails NetsGC in the standings due to tiebreaker rules. A victory for NetsGC will indicate that the team has made significant progress since their last matchup.   Cavs Legion GC Rank: 16th (Points: 30; Record: 3-4) PG: Killeyy Lock: TBShiftay Forward: DjayTooCold Cavs Legion GC is another familiar face from the SLAM OPEN. In group play, NetsGC defeated Cavs Legion GC 3-2. Before the game, both teams were 2-0 and looked like favorites to lead the group. While NetsGC continued down that path, Cavs Legion GC would lose three of their next four games, with their only win coming against a community team. Even though Cleveland remains outside of a playoff spot, the team’s potential remains high. The team is led by reigning 3v3 champion point guard Killeyy, who is supported by two of the best 3v3 players in the world in TBShiftay and DjayTooCold. Cavs Legion GC struggled with shooting throughout the SLAM OPEN. This surprised many because all three of their starters have historically been great shooters.

# results[].content
By Kristian Cuaresma

While NetsGC’s run in the SLAM OPEN did not end with the organization’s first tournament championship, it was still a great start in the pursuit of a NBA 2K League 3v3 championship. With a perfect group play round and top-six finish the bracket round, NetsGC is in third place with 90 standing points. With the top ten teams qualifying for playoffs and only four wins separating NetsGC from eleventh place, there is still plenty of work to be done to secure a postseason berth.

A SWITCH OPEN championship or a second deep run would likely clinch a playoff spot. Here are the four teams that await NetsGC this week.

NBL Oz Gaming

Rank: 22nd (Points: 20; Record: 2-5)

PG: Ceez/HarryVZN

Lock: Bagmotion

Forward: Plu

NBL Oz Gaming was responsible for ending NetsGC’s 5v5 season in 2023. NetsGC has a chance to redeem themselves, but it will have to happen against a team different from the one they last played against. The only returning NBL Oz Gaming player from last season is Australian-native HarryVZN.

The lone Australian franchise traded for point guard Ceez in the offseason. The former lottery pick played a majority of the SLAM OPEN for NBL Oz Gaming, until a hand injury took him out of the lineup. Regardless of who plays guard, NBL Oz Gaming still has former 3v3 champion Bagmotion at lock and one of the forward shooters in the league in Plu at forward.

Hawks Talon GC

Rank: 7th (Points: 60; Record: 4-5)

PG: MDS

Lock: UnderRatedGoat

Forward: Low

Hawks Talon GC is one of two teams that remain in the same group as NetsGC for the SWITCH OPEN. In the SLAM OPEN, NetsGC defeated Hawks Talon 3-1 on opening night. In that matchup, the 2023 number one pick MDS was not on the roster due to a suspension. When MDS returned, Atlanta continued to struggle and finished group play with a 1-3 record.

Despite the slow start, Hawks Talon GC hit their stride at the right time in the bracket round.
Hawks Talon GC upset Bucks Gaming in round one before defeating community team Rim Runners in round two. Their most impressive win came against the Gen.G Tigers, a team that would end up in the top three. Hawks Talon GC was the highest remaining seed (22) in the upper bracket final four. They finally lost against the eventual champions Lakers Gaming.

Gen.G Tigers

Rank: 4th (Points: 90; Record: 8-4)

PG: gallow

Lock: LawRich

Forward: Jolo

NetsGC’s SLAM OPEN tournament came to an end at the hands of the Gen.G Tigers. In the lower bracket semifinals, Gen.G defeated Brooklyn 3-2. Prior to this matchup, NetsGC was undefeated in instances where wthey led a series 2-1. Unfortunately, NetsGC struggled to stop gallow, who averaged 19.5 points over the next two games.

This game will have larger implications than the typical group round matchup. Even with the win, Gen.G still trails NetsGC in the standings due to tiebreaker rules. A victory for NetsGC will indicate that the team has made significant progress since their last matchup.

Cavs Legion GC

Rank: 16th (Points: 30; Record: 3-4)

PG: Killeyy

Lock: TBShiftay

Forward: DjayTooCold

Cavs Legion GC is another familiar face from the SLAM OPEN. In group play, NetsGC defeated Cavs Legion GC 3-2. Before the game, both teams were 2-0 and looked like favorites to lead the group. While NetsGC continued down that path, Cavs Legion GC would lose three of their next four games, with their only win coming against a community team.

Even though Cleveland remains outside of a playoff spot, the team’s potential remains high. The team is led by reigning 3v3 champion point guard Killeyy, who is supported by two of the best 3v3 players in the world in TBShiftay and DjayTooCold. Cavs Legion GC struggled with shooting throughout the SLAM OPEN. This surprised many because all three of their starters have historically been great shooters.

# results[].description
By Kristian Cuaresma
A Perfect Start In a group with Cavs Legion GC, Hawks Talon GC, Knicks Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC, NetsGC surpassed expectations and finished with a perfect 4-0 record for the first time in franchise history. The closest game was against Cavs Legion GC, which required a game five. NetsGC initially trailed 2-1 in the match count, marking the first time they had fallen behind in a best-of-three series. Brooklyn responded with a 22-14 win, the largest margin of victory of the season. In game five, the reigning NBA 2K League Rookie of the Year, Greens, scored a season-high 19 points. NetsGC concluded group play with their first ever 3v3 in-person game. In front of a live crowd at BrookLAN, the team swept their rivals Knicks Gaming 3-0. While the team trailed in all three games, a combination of persistent defense and timely shots always brought them back into the matchup. The First Hurdle NetsGC started the bracket round with a 3-0 sweep over community team Dreamshakers in round one and Grizz Gaming in round two. In round three, NetsGC matched up with Pistons GT, a team they historically could not beat in big moments. Last year, Pistons GT swept NetsGC 3-0 in the SLAM OPEN upper bracket finals and the lower bracket finals of the 3v3 playoffs. While NetsGC finished game one with a dominant 22-12 win, the rest of the series was a grueling back-and-forth matchup. Brooklyn took game two, 21-19 while Detroit won game three, 22-18. In game four, Pistons GT forward Jomar was unable to make an open jumpshot for the win. NetsGC took advantage on the next possession and went on to defeat the reigning SLAM OPEN champions. Stumbling at the Finish Line With a spot in Championship Saturday on the line, NetsGC played Magic Gaming in round three of the SLAM OPEN bracket round. Orlando had dropped its first two games of the season but was on a five-game winning streak entering the matchup. The additions of rookie lockdown Jboolin and 3v3 star LowkeyGodlike were regarded as two of the best moves by any team in the offseason. With Unguardable leading at point guard, many followers predicted Magic Gaming would be a top 3v3 contender. Unfortunately, Magic Gaming won 3-1 and handed NetsGC their first loss of the season. While NetsGC was able to avoid a sweep with a game three-win, Magic Gaming responded with a game four victory by a score of 21-17. Magic Gaming point guard Unguardable lived up to his gamertag and averaged 14 points on 77 percent shooting. Knocked down to the lower bracket, NetsGC played the Gen.G Tigers in the next round for the right to remain in the tournament. The Tigers point guard and former Rookie of the Year gallow threatened to end Brooklyn’s night early, finishing with 12 points and four assists in a game one victory. NetsGC countered and took the next two games with a balanced attack in game two and a dominant performance from Greens (10 points) and Steez (11 points) in game three. In game four, gallow ended the series on his own and finished with 20 of his team’s 23 points. NetsGC finished in the top six of the SLAM OPEN and earned 50 tournament points. A 90-point total and 7-2 record places the team third in the 3v3 standings. With the top ten qualifying for playoffs, NetsGC hope to make another deep run in the SWITCH OPEN.

# results[].content
By Kristian Cuaresma

A Perfect Start

In a group with Cavs Legion GC, Hawks Talon GC, Knicks Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC, NetsGC surpassed expectations and finished with a perfect 4-0 record for the first time in franchise history.

The closest game was against Cavs Legion GC, which required a game five. NetsGC initially trailed 2-1 in the match count, marking the first time they had fallen behind in a best-of-three series. Brooklyn responded with a 22-14 win, the largest margin of victory of the season. In game five, the reigning NBA 2K League Rookie of the Year, Greens, scored a season-high 19 points.

NetsGC concluded group play with their first ever 3v3 in-person game. In front of a live crowd at BrookLAN, the team swept their rivals Knicks Gaming 3-0. While the team trailed in all three games, a combination of persistent defense and timely shots always brought them back into the matchup.

The First Hurdle

NetsGC started the bracket round with a 3-0 sweep over community team Dreamshakers in round one and Grizz Gaming in round two. In round three, NetsGC matched up with Pistons GT, a team they historically could not beat in big moments. Last year, Pistons GT swept NetsGC 3-0 in the SLAM OPEN upper bracket finals and the lower bracket finals of the 3v3 playoffs.

While NetsGC finished game one with a dominant 22-12 win, the rest of the series was a grueling back-and-forth matchup. Brooklyn took game two, 21-19 while Detroit won game three, 22-18. In game four, Pistons GT forward Jomar was unable to make an open jumpshot for the win. NetsGC took advantage on the next possession and went on to defeat the reigning SLAM OPEN champions.

Stumbling at the Finish Line

With a spot in Championship Saturday on the line, NetsGC played Magic Gaming in round three of the SLAM OPEN bracket round. Orlando had dropped its first two games of the season but was on a five-game winning streak entering the matchup. The additions of rookie lockdown Jboolin and 3v3 star LowkeyGodlike were regarded as two of the best moves by any team in the offseason. With Unguardable leading at point guard, many followers predicted Magic Gaming would be a top 3v3 contender.

Unfortunately, Magic Gaming won 3-1 and handed NetsGC their first loss of the season. While NetsGC was able to avoid a sweep with a game three-win, Magic Gaming responded with a game four victory by a score of 21-17. Magic Gaming point guard Unguardable lived up to his gamertag and averaged 14 points on 77 percent shooting.

Knocked down to the lower bracket, NetsGC played the Gen.G Tigers in the next round for the right to remain in the tournament. The Tigers point guard and former Rookie of the Year gallow threatened to end Brooklyn’s night early, finishing with 12 points and four assists in a game one victory. NetsGC countered and took the next two games with a balanced attack in game two and a dominant performance from Greens (10 points) and Steez (11 points) in game three. In game four, gallow ended the series on his own and finished with 20 of his team’s 23 points.

NetsGC finished in the top six of the SLAM OPEN and earned 50 tournament points. A 90-point total and 7-2 record places the team third in the 3v3 standings. With the top ten qualifying for playoffs, NetsGC hope to make another deep run in the SWITCH OPEN.

# results[].description
NBA 2K24 WEEKEND GIVEAWAY Sweepstakes:  OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

Sweepstakes Description:  The following terms and conditions apply to the sweepstakes known as the NBA 2K24 Weeke d Giveaway sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) administered by Brooklyn Nets eSports, LLC d/b/a NetsGC (“BNE”). An individual who, during the Sweepstakes Period (as defined below), via their own applicable account, follows the official NetsGC (@netsgamingcrew) social media account on X or  subscribes to the Nets Gaming Crew channel (@netsgamingcrew) on YouTube (each of X and YouTube shall be referred to herein as a “Social Media Channel”) will be provided with a chance to win one (1) promo code for one (1) digital copy of NBA 2K24 Standard Edition (the “Prize”; all specifications and details relating to each Prize shall be determined by BNE in its sole discretion).

ARV of the Prize: $89.99

Sweepstakes Period: The “Sweepstakes Period” means the period of time beginning at 12:00 PM EST on September 15, 2023 and ending at 12:00 PM EST on September 16, 2023. In order to qualify, entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period.  Any entries received prior thereto or thereafter shall be null and void, and ineligible for the Sweepstakes.  BNE is not responsible for late, incomplete, or misdirected entries, nor is it obligated to publicly announce the Sweepstakes results.

To Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPACT YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  In order to be entered into the Sweepstakes, an eligible entrant (“Entrant”) must, during the Sweepstakes Period, enter the Sweepstakes in the manner described above in Section 1.

Limit:  One (1) entry per person during the Sweepstakes Period.  If an Entrant submits multiple entries, only the first entry will be considered. All entries become the property of BNE. By entering the Sweepstakes in a manner described above, an Entrant consents (a) to being contacted by BNE and its affiliates and designees; and (b) to be bound by, and comply with, all of the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Sweepstakes Rules.

Eligibility: VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry and must reside within the State of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law.  Employees, officers and directors (and their parents, siblings, spouses and children) of (a) BNE; (b) its advertising and promotional agencies; and (c) its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes.

Selection of the Winners and Notification: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, there will be one (1) winner on each Social Media Channel (i.e., two (2) winners total) (each, a “Winner”), randomly selected from among all qualifying Entrants on or about September 16, 2023. Each Entrant may not win more than one (1) Prize.

The Winners will be notified via direct message on the date such Winner is chosen (as set forth in the paragraph immediately above) on the applicable Social Media Channel (i.e., X or YouTube) through which the Entrant entered.  If a Winner: (a) is unreachable; (b) does not make direct contact with BNE by the date specified in the notification message; (c) fails to accept a Prize; or (d) fails to sign BNE’s standard release, BNE reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify such Winner and, to select a replacement Winner from the remaining qualifying Entrants.  BNE shall not be responsible for failed attempts to notify any Winner and no responsibility is assumed by BNE for any correspondence returned as undeliverable or any other problems associated with attempt(s) to notify a Winner.  Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

Winner Verification: Upon the request of BNE, each Winner must sign and return the following documents: (a) an affidavit of eligibility; (b) a liability/publicity release in form and substance satisfactory to BNE; and (c) any other releases and waivers requested by BNE, releasing BNE from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands and causes of action for or related to personal injury, damage, theft, loss, or any other harm suffered in connection with the Sweepstakes or the Prizes.  If any of the foregoing documents are not completed, signed, and returned prior to the time specified in the notification message, or if a Winner is deemed by BNE to be ineligible or not to have complied with these Official Sweepstakes Rules, then such Winner will be disqualified and an alternate Winner will be selected from the remaining eligible entries, time permitting.

Prize Conditions, Terms and Restrictions:  Only the Prizes described in these Official Sweepstakes Rules shall be awarded and no substitutions, cash equivalents and/or redemptions shall be made, except that, in the event of Prize unavailability, BNE reserves the right to substitute a Prize with another prize of equal or greater value, in BNE’s sole discretion. The Prizes cannot be transferred, assigned, or redeemed for cash.  Unless otherwise set forth herein, the Winners shall be solely responsible for any and all costs not specifically described as part of a Prize, including any and all of his/her travel expenses and accommodations. All travel arrangements shall be made by the Winners.

Except where prohibited by law, Prize acceptance constitutes a release granting BNE and its designees the right to use each Winner’s names, likenesses, statements (if true), biographical information, voices, and cities and states of residence for advertising, marketing and publicity purposes on a worldwide basis (without review by such Winner) and in all forms of media, without compensation, remuneration, or other authorization.  BNE expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability in connection with injury or loss to any person or property relating to redemption of the Prizes.  BNE makes no representations or warranties in connection with the Prizes.  Restrictions, conditions and limitations apply.

Posting Terms and License to Use Entrant Personal Information: In order to promote, market and publicize the Sweepstakes, BNE and its affiliates may require a license to use any and all information, materials and content submitted in the Sweepstakes including, but not limited to, each Entrant’s name (and likeness), biographical information, and any other personal information submitted. Accordingly, by submitting an entry, each Entrant expressly grants to BNE a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sub-licensable and transferable right and license to use, however BNE may deem fit in its sole and absolute discretion, whether in connection with the Sweepstakes or otherwise, all content submitted in connection with an entry, including, without limitation, to send marketing communications related to BNE or its affiliates.

Sweepstakes Conditions:  The Sweepstakes is governed by and subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.  By participating, Entrants waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or in these Official Sweepstakes Rules. Any violation of these Official Sweepstakes Rules may result in disqualification and any violation of these Official Sweepstakes Rules by any Winner will result in such Winner’s disqualification as a Winner and all privileges as a Winner shall be immediately terminated.  ENTRANTS RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS NetsGC, BROOKLYN NETS esports, LLC, brooklyn nets, llc, nba 2k league, llc, THE NATIONAL Basketball Association, NBA PROPERTIES, INC., AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS, OWNERS, SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, SPONSORS, LICENSEES, LANDLORDS, TENANTS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM AND AGAINST ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES, INJURY OR LOSSES, TO ANY PERSON (INCLUDING DEATH), OR PROPERTY, OF ANY KIND RESULTING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, MISUSE OR USE OF THE PRIZES OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES.

Limitations of Liability:  BNE shall not be held responsible for late, misdirected, incomplete, or undeliverable entries. BNE may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a Prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said Entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair play, or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other Entrants or BNE’s representatives or employees.  If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned including, but not limited to, by reason of tampering, unauthorized intervention, labor dispute, fraud, or any other causes beyond the control of BNE which, in the sole opinion of BNE, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the promotion, then BNE reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and select the Winners based on entries received prior to the action taken.

Claims/Choice of Law: (a) Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Sweepstakes, but in no event attorneys’ fees; and (b) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to seek the award of, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental and consequential damages or any other damages, other than actual out-of-pocket expenses, and hereby waives all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Sweepstakes Rules, or the rights and obligations of Entrants and/or BNE in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without regard for conflicts of law doctrine, and all proceedings shall take place in the State of New York.  All Entrants agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York and agree to waive the right to a jury trial with respect to any claim or dispute with regard to any aspect of the Sweepstakes or Official Sweepstakes Rules.

2K League Rules: The Contest and these Official Contest Rules are subject to all of the rules, regulations and agreements of the NBA 2K League, LLC (the “2K League”) and its affiliated entities, as they presently exist or as they may, from time to time, be entered into, created, or amended, including, without limitation, any 2K League new media or Internet related rules, regulations or agreements.

Winner List:  For a copy of the names of the Winners, or a copy of the Official Contest Rules, send a postage paid, self-addressed envelope to:

Nets Gaming Crew Attn: Maggie Sheehan 168 39th Street, 7th Floor Brooklyn, NY 11232 msheehan@bseglobal.net Requests must be received within thirty (30) days of the date the Sweepstakes officially ends.

# results[].content
NBA 2K24 WEEKEND GIVEAWAY Sweepstakes:

OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

Sweepstakes Description:  The following terms and conditions apply to the sweepstakes known as the NBA 2K24 Weeke d Giveaway sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) administered by Brooklyn Nets eSports, LLC d/b/a NetsGC (“BNE”). An individual who, during the Sweepstakes Period (as defined below), via their own applicable account, follows the official NetsGC (@netsgamingcrew) social media account on X or  subscribes to the Nets Gaming Crew channel (@netsgamingcrew) on YouTube (each of X and YouTube shall be referred to herein as a “Social Media Channel”) will be provided with a chance to win one (1) promo code for one (1) digital copy of NBA 2K24 Standard Edition (the “Prize”; all specifications and details relating to each Prize shall be determined by BNE in its sole discretion).

ARV of the Prize: $89.99

Sweepstakes Period: The “Sweepstakes Period” means the period of time beginning at 12:00 PM EST on September 15, 2023 and ending at 12:00 PM EST on September 16, 2023. In order to qualify, entries must be received during the Sweepstakes Period.  Any entries received prior thereto or thereafter shall be null and void, and ineligible for the Sweepstakes.  BNE is not responsible for late, incomplete, or misdirected entries, nor is it obligated to publicly announce the Sweepstakes results.

To Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE OR IMPACT YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  In order to be entered into the Sweepstakes, an eligible entrant (“Entrant”) must, during the Sweepstakes Period, enter the Sweepstakes in the manner described above in Section 1.

Limit:  One (1) entry per person during the Sweepstakes Period.  If an Entrant submits multiple entries, only the first entry will be considered. All entries become the property of BNE.

By entering the Sweepstakes in a manner described above, an Entrant consents (a) to being contacted by BNE and its affiliates and designees; and (b) to be bound by, and comply with, all of the terms and conditions set forth in these Official Sweepstakes Rules.

Eligibility: VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry and must reside within the State of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Sweepstakes is void where prohibited or restricted by law.  Employees, officers and directors (and their parents, siblings, spouses and children) of (a) BNE; (b) its advertising and promotional agencies; and (c) its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes.

Selection of the Winners and Notification: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, there will be one (1) winner on each Social Media Channel (i.e., two (2) winners total) (each, a “Winner”), randomly selected from among all qualifying Entrants on or about September 16, 2023. Each Entrant may not win more than one (1) Prize.

The Winners will be notified via direct message on the date such Winner is chosen (as set forth in the paragraph immediately above) on the applicable Social Media Channel (i.e., X or YouTube) through which the Entrant entered.  If a Winner: (a) is unreachable; (b) does not make direct contact with BNE by the date specified in the notification message; (c) fails to accept a Prize; or (d) fails to sign BNE’s standard release, BNE reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to disqualify such Winner and, to select a replacement Winner from the remaining qualifying Entrants.  BNE shall not be responsible for failed attempts to notify any Winner and no responsibility is assumed by BNE for any correspondence returned as undeliverable or any other problems associated with attempt(s) to notify a Winner.  Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.

Winner Verification: Upon the request of BNE, each Winner must sign and return the following documents: (a) an affidavit of eligibility; (b) a liability/publicity release in form and substance satisfactory to BNE; and (c) any other releases and waivers requested by BNE, releasing BNE from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands and causes of action for or related to personal injury, damage, theft, loss, or any other harm suffered in connection with the Sweepstakes or the Prizes.  If any of the foregoing documents are not completed, signed, and returned prior to the time specified in the notification message, or if a Winner is deemed by BNE to be ineligible or not to have complied with these Official Sweepstakes Rules, then such Winner will be disqualified and an alternate Winner will be selected from the remaining eligible entries, time permitting.

Prize Conditions, Terms and Restrictions:  Only the Prizes described in these Official Sweepstakes Rules shall be awarded and no substitutions, cash equivalents and/or redemptions shall be made, except that, in the event of Prize unavailability, BNE reserves the right to substitute a Prize with another prize of equal or greater value, in BNE’s sole discretion. The Prizes cannot be transferred, assigned, or redeemed for cash.  Unless otherwise set forth herein, the Winners shall be solely responsible for any and all costs not specifically described as part of a Prize, including any and all of his/her travel expenses and accommodations. All travel arrangements shall be made by the Winners.

Except where prohibited by law, Prize acceptance constitutes a release granting BNE and its designees the right to use each Winner’s names, likenesses, statements (if true), biographical information, voices, and cities and states of residence for advertising, marketing and publicity purposes on a worldwide basis (without review by such Winner) and in all forms of media, without compensation, remuneration, or other authorization.  BNE expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability in connection with injury or loss to any person or property relating to redemption of the Prizes.  BNE makes no representations or warranties in connection with the Prizes.  Restrictions, conditions and limitations apply.

Posting Terms and License to Use Entrant Personal Information: In order to promote, market and publicize the Sweepstakes, BNE and its affiliates may require a license to use any and all information, materials and content submitted in the Sweepstakes including, but not limited to, each Entrant’s name (and likeness), biographical information, and any other personal information submitted. Accordingly, by submitting an entry, each Entrant expressly grants to BNE a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sub-licensable and transferable right and license to use, however BNE may deem fit in its sole and absolute discretion, whether in connection with the Sweepstakes or otherwise, all content submitted in connection with an entry, including, without limitation, to send marketing communications related to BNE or its affiliates.

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# results[].description
By JJ Beale
The story of the NetsGC franchise up to this point is short yet eventful. There has been plenty of roster turnover and teams that have fallen short of the ultimate goal of bringing a championship back to Brooklyn. Yet, Head Coach and GM Ivan Curtiss seems to have found the right formula not only for this season, but for many years to come. At the heart of this new-look NetsGC team are two grizzled veterans: Connor “Shotz” Rodrigues and Alex “Steez” Bernstein. With multiple seasons under their belt in a NetsGC uniform, the two have formed a bond beyond the basketball court while propelling the franchise to sustained success for the first time in team history. The road to get there, however, has been anything but easy. “I was on the Kings and I got sent to the Blazers and I knew they weren’t keeping me. I knew I was going to get traded again. There were a bunch of teams I thought I was going to, but the Nets were never one. Just out of nowhere I got here,” said Rodrigues.  In the All-Star center’s first year with Brooklyn, Rodrigues propelled NetsGC to a Cinderella run as the fourth seed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Teaming up with MVP candidate Choc, Rodrigues quickly established himself as an anchor and reliable veteran presence. A year later, Brooklyn retooled in the draft with a lock in Streetz and a veteran power forward in Steez. “When I first came to Brooklyn I knew what I wanted to do with the team in my own way. Once I arrived in Brooklyn, things were different the years before… I just knew it was very fragile and they (Connor and Curt) wanted to try and change it a little bit.” said Bernstein. The arrival of Steez marked a new chapter in the early story of NetsGC, something that Rodrigues noticed right away, “It’s been great. We’ve always been on the same page. We both know each other and what we want out of our games and how to complement each other.” Bernstein noticed a similar trend, “We know what we want out of each other and we know how to get the best play out of each other. Shotz and I don’t really get into it because if one of us messes up we take accountability.” Building an environment of constant communication and constructive criticism was an essential piece to building “ The Brooklyn Way”. While the 2022 season had its ups and downs, Brooklyn continued to stay the course and trust the culture that was being built. Head Coach and GM Ivan Curtiss was paramount when making roster decisions in rebuilding the team. Making it a point to bring in veteran presence as well as making sure the team came together both on and off the court. This attention to detail and personnel has not gone unnoticed by his players, “I love Curt… the biggest thing about Curt is that he looks out for you. He’s always told me stuff I didn’t want to hear, stuff I needed to hear, he always keeps it real with me,” said Rodrigues, “He’s always looking out for me… that’s the biggest thing. I don’t think every single coach in this league does that for their players.” “Curt’s been amazing… I owe him a lot for taking a chance on me and that’s why I always give him my all,” said Bernstein, “It’s always family over 2K… Curt will always be one of the big advocates for making sure you’re ok mentally and the family is good. It’s something pretty rare to find in this league.” Taking care of players off the court has created a culture that thrived in Brooklyn this season. With the arrival of hometown lottery pick Greens, NetsGC was a consistent contender throughout the 3v3 and 5v5 season. While Rodrigues was on the sideline for the 3v3 season, he stayed engaged in scrimmages as well as watching film. When the 5v5 season came around, it was the All-Star center’s time to shine. Except, NetsGC struggled in THE TIPOFF, the first tournament of the 5v5 2K regular season. After going 2-4 and failing to reach bracket play, NetsGC turned to their two seasoned veterans for a solution. “Right after THE TIPOFF I threw it out there in our chat saying ‘I’m down to switch, let’s just try it… it might work it might not’… we tried it this year and this lineup, there’s been a lot of struggles getting adjusted to it.” said Rodrigues. “When you have a point guard of Greens’ caliber, you have to get him going. I knew that I could help this kid out… because he has a playstyle like one of my former point guards and when I played center we were playing really well,” said Bernstein. “It was definitely a gamble but we were willing to as a team end the season saying ‘at least we tried something’ if THE TURN would’ve gone absolutely terrible and we went 0-6 at least I could die on my sword… rather than just being average and seeing what happened.” said Bernstein. The two veterans willing to step up and put their egos aside for the success of the team is a testament to the culture being built in Brooklyn. While NetsGC ultimately fell short in the playoffs and failed to bring home a championship, the team has never been in a better position than right now. Hometown hero Greens is a leading candidate for the Rookie of the Year, NetsGC reached the upper bracket finals of two tournaments for the first time in team history, and Brooklyn secured playoff spots in both 3v3 and 5v5 play. The next step for this up-and-coming team? Bringing home that first illusive banner. Something they have had their eyes set on for years now, “Ultimately, if I can bring home some hardware for the Nets, you’re set in history forever… I want something in stone that shows NetsGC did this in this year and this is the group of guys we did it with. That’s the kind of history I want to set here,” said Bernstein. That’s The Brooklyn Way.

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

The story of the NetsGC franchise up to this point is short yet eventful. There has been plenty of roster turnover and teams that have fallen short of the ultimate goal of bringing a championship back to Brooklyn. Yet, Head Coach and GM Ivan Curtiss seems to have found the right formula not only for this season, but for many years to come.

At the heart of this new-look NetsGC team are two grizzled veterans: Connor “Shotz” Rodrigues and Alex “Steez” Bernstein. With multiple seasons under their belt in a NetsGC uniform, the two have formed a bond beyond the basketball court while propelling the franchise to sustained success for the first time in team history. The road to get there, however, has been anything but easy.

“I was on the Kings and I got sent to the Blazers and I knew they weren’t keeping me. I knew I was going to get traded again. There were a bunch of teams I thought I was going to, but the Nets were never one. Just out of nowhere I got here,” said Rodrigues.  In the All-Star center’s first year with Brooklyn, Rodrigues propelled NetsGC to a Cinderella run as the fourth seed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Teaming up with MVP candidate Choc, Rodrigues quickly established himself as an anchor and reliable veteran presence.

A year later, Brooklyn retooled in the draft with a lock in Streetz and a veteran power forward in Steez. “When I first came to Brooklyn I knew what I wanted to do with the team in my own way. Once I arrived in Brooklyn, things were different the years before… I just knew it was very fragile and they (Connor and Curt) wanted to try and change it a little bit.” said Bernstein.

The arrival of Steez marked a new chapter in the early story of NetsGC, something that Rodrigues noticed right away, “It’s been great. We’ve always been on the same page. We both know each other and what we want out of our games and how to complement each other.” Bernstein noticed a similar trend, “We know what we want out of each other and we know how to get the best play out of each other. Shotz and I don’t really get into it because if one of us messes up we take accountability.” Building an environment of constant communication and constructive criticism was an essential piece to building “ The Brooklyn Way”. While the 2022 season had its ups and downs, Brooklyn continued to stay the course and trust the culture that was being built.

Head Coach and GM Ivan Curtiss was paramount when making roster decisions in rebuilding the team. Making it a point to bring in veteran presence as well as making sure the team came together both on and off the court. This attention to detail and personnel has not gone unnoticed by his players, “I love Curt… the biggest thing about Curt is that he looks out for you. He’s always told me stuff I didn’t want to hear, stuff I needed to hear, he always keeps it real with me,” said Rodrigues, “He’s always looking out for me… that’s the biggest thing. I don’t think every single coach in this league does that for their players.”

“Curt’s been amazing… I owe him a lot for taking a chance on me and that’s why I always give him my all,” said Bernstein, “It’s always family over 2K… Curt will always be one of the big advocates for making sure you’re ok mentally and the family is good. It’s something pretty rare to find in this league.”

Taking care of players off the court has created a culture that thrived in Brooklyn this season. With the arrival of hometown lottery pick Greens, NetsGC was a consistent contender throughout the 3v3 and 5v5 season. While Rodrigues was on the sideline for the 3v3 season, he stayed engaged in scrimmages as well as watching film. When the 5v5 season came around, it was the All-Star center’s time to shine.

Except, NetsGC struggled in THE TIPOFF, the first tournament of the 5v5 2K regular season. After going 2-4 and failing to reach bracket play, NetsGC turned to their two seasoned veterans for a solution. “Right after THE TIPOFF I threw it out there in our chat saying ‘I’m down to switch, let’s just try it… it might work it might not’… we tried it this year and this lineup, there’s been a lot of struggles getting adjusted to it.” said Rodrigues.

“When you have a point guard of Greens’ caliber, you have to get him going. I knew that I could help this kid out… because he has a playstyle like one of my former point guards and when I played center we were playing really well,” said Bernstein. “It was definitely a gamble but we were willing to as a team end the season saying ‘at least we tried something’ if THE TURN would’ve gone absolutely terrible and we went 0-6 at least I could die on my sword… rather than just being average and seeing what happened.” said Bernstein.

The two veterans willing to step up and put their egos aside for the success of the team is a testament to the culture being built in Brooklyn. While NetsGC ultimately fell short in the playoffs and failed to bring home a championship, the team has never been in a better position than right now. Hometown hero Greens is a leading candidate for the Rookie of the Year, NetsGC reached the upper bracket finals of two tournaments for the first time in team history, and Brooklyn secured playoff spots in both 3v3 and 5v5 play.

The next step for this up-and-coming team? Bringing home that first illusive banner. Something they have had their eyes set on for years now, “Ultimately, if I can bring home some hardware for the Nets, you’re set in history forever… I want something in stone that shows NetsGC did this in this year and this is the group of guys we did it with. That’s the kind of history I want to set here,” said Bernstein.

That’s The Brooklyn Way.

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
For the third time in franchise history, NetsGC has punched their ticket to the NBA 2K League Playoffs. While Brooklyn’s 2K team has had success in the postseason of seasons prior, this year feels different. NetsGC maintained consistency throughout 3v3 play, reaching the upper bracket finals for the first time in franchise history. The rookie sensation Greens quickly established himself as not only one of the top rookies in the league, but as an elite tier point guard. Expectations were high for the homegrown point guard, yet he still managed to surpass every test. A bump in the road at the start of 5v5 play came as a surprise to almost everyone given the addition of veteran Shotz. This lackluster performance in THE TIPOFF threatened to derail the momentum NetsGC established early in the season as well as put their 5v5 playoff hopes in jeopardy. With their backs against the wall, Brooklyn’s 2K team made the bold decision to switch the positions of their two veteran leaders. Shotz moved from center to power forward while Steez moved from power forward to center. Since then, NetsGC has lost just two games (both in a playoff series to eventual THE TURN champions Hornets Venom GT). NetsGC is in a prime position to make a deep run in the playoffs and bring home the first banner in franchise history. Before the ball is tipped though, let’s look back at the last two times Brooklyn made the postseason.   2020: Hornets Venom GT Sweep NetsGC in Play-In Round The first chapter in the now illustrious Hornets Venom GT and NetsGC rivalry was written in 2020. NetsGC was a young team that was still searching for their identity in the league. Both games in the series were tightly contested, yet key plays late in the game did not break the way of Brooklyn. NetsGC entered the fourth quarter of game one trailing by one. With a little over a minute left and trailing by one, NetsGC forced a turnover and had possession with the chance to take a lead late in game one. A costly turnover would seal the game for Hornets Venom GT as they took a 1-0 lead in the series. If game one wasn’t tight enough, game two was even closer. The game was tied with 25 seconds left as the Hornets held for the last shot. NetsGC was able to force a miss initially, but a putback by center Type sealed the fate of NetsGC and sent them home. Young point guard Choc could not carry Brooklyn to the promise land, even though he scored a combined 68 points in the two-game series. The Hornets relied on point guard Snubby and center Type, creating a dynamic duo that was too much for the Nets to match.   2021: A Cinderella Run to the ECF On the heels of an MVP-candidate season from point guard Choc, NetsGC found themselves in the playoff picture once again. This time, Brooklyn had a revamped squad with veteran center Shotz becoming a dynamic 1-2 punch with Choc. NetsGC earned their first playoff win in franchise history beating rival Sixers Gaming. The momentum would roll into yet another postseason matchup with Hornets Venom GT. With a chance to avenge their 2020 loss, Choc and NetsGC stepped up to the challenge. Taking out their frustration from 2020, Brooklyn dominated game one, cruising to a 102-68 win. In game two, it was finally time for NetsGC to catch a break in crunch time. Choc came up with clutch buckets, putting Brooklyn ahead by one with less than a minute to play. Perfect late game execution pushed NetsGC for the two-game sweep and upset the two seed, Hornets Venom GT. In their first ever Eastern Conference Finals appearance, NetsGC ran into a buzzsaw against eventual champion Wizards District Gaming. Wizards DG imposed their will with haste, blowing NetsGC out in both games.

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

For the third time in franchise history, NetsGC has punched their ticket to the NBA 2K League Playoffs. While Brooklyn’s 2K team has had success in the postseason of seasons prior, this year feels different. NetsGC maintained consistency throughout 3v3 play, reaching the upper bracket finals for the first time in franchise history. The rookie sensation Greens quickly established himself as not only one of the top rookies in the league, but as an elite tier point guard. Expectations were high for the homegrown point guard, yet he still managed to surpass every test. A bump in the road at the start of 5v5 play came as a surprise to almost everyone given the addition of veteran Shotz. This lackluster performance in THE TIPOFF threatened to derail the momentum NetsGC established early in the season as well as put their 5v5 playoff hopes in jeopardy. With their backs against the wall, Brooklyn’s 2K team made the bold decision to switch the positions of their two veteran leaders. Shotz moved from center to power forward while Steez moved from power forward to center. Since then, NetsGC has lost just two games (both in a playoff series to eventual THE TURN champions Hornets Venom GT). NetsGC is in a prime position to make a deep run in the playoffs and bring home the first banner in franchise history. Before the ball is tipped though, let’s look back at the last two times Brooklyn made the postseason.

2020: Hornets Venom GT Sweep NetsGC in Play-In Round

The first chapter in the now illustrious Hornets Venom GT and NetsGC rivalry was written in 2020. NetsGC was a young team that was still searching for their identity in the league. Both games in the series were tightly contested, yet key plays late in the game did not break the way of Brooklyn. NetsGC entered the fourth quarter of game one trailing by one. With a little over a minute left and trailing by one, NetsGC forced a turnover and had possession with the chance to take a lead late in game one. A costly turnover would seal the game for Hornets Venom GT as they took a 1-0 lead in the series. If game one wasn’t tight enough, game two was even closer. The game was tied with 25 seconds left as the Hornets held for the last shot. NetsGC was able to force a miss initially, but a putback by center Type sealed the fate of NetsGC and sent them home. Young point guard Choc could not carry Brooklyn to the promise land, even though he scored a combined 68 points in the two-game series. The Hornets relied on point guard Snubby and center Type, creating a dynamic duo that was too much for the Nets to match.

2021: A Cinderella Run to the ECF

On the heels of an MVP-candidate season from point guard Choc, NetsGC found themselves in the playoff picture once again. This time, Brooklyn had a revamped squad with veteran center Shotz becoming a dynamic 1-2 punch with Choc. NetsGC earned their first playoff win in franchise history beating rival Sixers Gaming. The momentum would roll into yet another postseason matchup with Hornets Venom GT. With a chance to avenge their 2020 loss, Choc and NetsGC stepped up to the challenge. Taking out their frustration from 2020, Brooklyn dominated game one, cruising to a 102-68 win. In game two, it was finally time for NetsGC to catch a break in crunch time. Choc came up with clutch buckets, putting Brooklyn ahead by one with less than a minute to play. Perfect late game execution pushed NetsGC for the two-game sweep and upset the two seed, Hornets Venom GT. In their first ever Eastern Conference Finals appearance, NetsGC ran into a buzzsaw against eventual champion Wizards District Gaming. Wizards DG imposed their will with haste, blowing NetsGC out in both games.

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
Shun “Streetz” Brown is in his second season with NetsGC, playing the pivotal role of the lock defender. Often tasked with guarding the best players the NBA 2K League has to offer, he is no stranger to a vicious crossover, a quick step back jumper or a vicious rim run. Brown has been a key contributor to the early season success of NetsGC, averaging 8.7 points per game on top of his stellar defense. Naturally, Streetz has been forced to constantly adjust on the defensive end. However, no dribble move, or step-back jumper could have prepared him for life’s most difficult defensive assignment -- being a father. “Fatherhood has changed my life for the better,” said Brown. “Everything I do is for my family… it gave me that happiness in life that I was lacking, and it made me appreciate life more by bringing a life into this world.” Brown has taken the position of fatherhood head-on, balancing being an NBA 2K League player and a father at the same time. “For me it’s been easy to balance the game and being a father because my family supports me in everything I do. Whenever I play a game I don’t have to worry about what they’re doing.” While Brown may find the balance between being a father and professional gamer easy, it has not come without sacrifice. Something that Brown learned from his own dad, “When I was younger, he was a busy man and wasn’t around as much. As a kid I was mad at that, but as I’ve grown older, I understand now why he wasn’t around. Now, I’m trying to do the same thing for my daughter. I’m sacrificing so much time to give us a better life right now.” When asked about lessons his father has taught him, Brown alluded to the fact that his dad was never one to verbalize lessons, but instead led by example. Something Brown did not realize until later in life, “Before I got to the league, we were inspecting trucks and our bond got stronger through working,” said Brown. “He taught me it’s ok to make some sacrifices along the way.” The grind of the NBA 2K League season is one that certainly requires sacrifice and a strong mental fortitude. Players are in-market from February to August, with little time to go home and see their families throughout the season. While this is the expectation for everyone in the league, the reality of the situation for players is often challenging. “When I’m gone, it gets stressful just knowing they’re back home without me. It becomes hard living out here and when I’m away aside from 2K it puts a more stress that you can’t even think clearly sometimes,” said Brown. While the stress of being away from family often weighs on the Chicago native, he tries to keep everything in perspective, often going back to the lessons his dad taught him. “I understood what I needed to do in order to even be successful in the first place. I try not to get down on myself about leaving but at the same time I go back to the drawing board and realize who I am doing it for, and it makes me feel better about my decision making,” said Brown. The lessons learned from his own father as well as playing 2K professionally have taught Brown a very valuable lesson: it’s all a team effort. Whether it’s on the court with NetsGC or back in the Windy City of Chicago, he has learned he can’t do it all himself. Relying on the family he has around him, whether it be his girlfriend or teammate Steez, Brown values having someone to vent to about the stress that both life and 2K can produce. In the spirit of Father’s Day, Brown took time to reflect on the most rewarding parts of being a dad so far, “I never wanted a daughter until I got one,” said Brown. “Now I wish I always wanted a daughter especially for someone like me who is always hard on themselves. Just having two women in my household gives me the peace I needed and the happiness I was missing out on.” Now that he is a full-time “girl dad”, Brown has fully bought in to the lifestyle and does not want to go back anytime soon, “It’s at the point where I wouldn’t even want a son… that’s how much I like having a daughter.” Brown has found a tremendous amount of joy in being a parent, “The biggest reward I got so far is she actually looks like me. I like that a lot… to have someone that literally looks almost identical to you, it doesn’t feel real sometimes. Another thing that’s been rewarding for me is just seeing her grow into a young lady. I wish everyone could go through something like this,” said Brown. In terms of Father’s Day itself, Brown has begun to show more and more appreciation for the holiday, especially for his own father, “As soon as my dad found out he was going to have a grandson or a granddaughter, when he found out I felt like our bond got stronger. Then it’s just me appreciating everything he did as I was growing up because I didn’t understand it until I became a dad myself and I feel like a lot of people don’t understand a hard-working parent until you’re in their shoes,” said Brown. While the balance of 2K and family remains difficult, Brown is happy to be on the journey of parenthood, “I appreciate the whole three years it’s been, going on four that I’ve been a dad. It’s really taught me to be happy and enjoy life while I’m here.”

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

Shun “Streetz” Brown is in his second season with NetsGC, playing the pivotal role of the lock defender. Often tasked with guarding the best players the NBA 2K League has to offer, he is no stranger to a vicious crossover, a quick step back jumper or a vicious rim run. Brown has been a key contributor to the early season success of NetsGC, averaging 8.7 points per game on top of his stellar defense. Naturally, Streetz has been forced to constantly adjust on the defensive end. However, no dribble move, or step-back jumper could have prepared him for life’s most difficult defensive assignment — being a father.

“Fatherhood has changed my life for the better,” said Brown. “Everything I do is for my family… it gave me that happiness in life that I was lacking, and it made me appreciate life more by bringing a life into this world.” Brown has taken the position of fatherhood head-on, balancing being an NBA 2K League player and a father at the same time. “For me it’s been easy to balance the game and being a father because my family supports me in everything I do. Whenever I play a game I don’t have to worry about what they’re doing.”

While Brown may find the balance between being a father and professional gamer easy, it has not come without sacrifice. Something that Brown learned from his own dad, “When I was younger, he was a busy man and wasn’t around as much. As a kid I was mad at that, but as I’ve grown older, I understand now why he wasn’t around. Now, I’m trying to do the same thing for my daughter. I’m sacrificing so much time to give us a better life right now.”

When asked about lessons his father has taught him, Brown alluded to the fact that his dad was never one to verbalize lessons, but instead led by example. Something Brown did not realize until later in life, “Before I got to the league, we were inspecting trucks and our bond got stronger through working,” said Brown. “He taught me it’s ok to make some sacrifices along the way.”

The grind of the NBA 2K League season is one that certainly requires sacrifice and a strong mental fortitude. Players are in-market from February to August, with little time to go home and see their families throughout the season. While this is the expectation for everyone in the league, the reality of the situation for players is often challenging. “When I’m gone, it gets stressful just knowing they’re back home without me. It becomes hard living out here and when I’m away aside from 2K it puts a more stress that you can’t even think clearly sometimes,” said Brown.

While the stress of being away from family often weighs on the Chicago native, he tries to keep everything in perspective, often going back to the lessons his dad taught him. “I understood what I needed to do in order to even be successful in the first place. I try not to get down on myself about leaving but at the same time I go back to the drawing board and realize who I am doing it for, and it makes me feel better about my decision making,” said Brown.

The lessons learned from his own father as well as playing 2K professionally have taught Brown a very valuable lesson: it’s all a team effort. Whether it’s on the court with NetsGC or back in the Windy City of Chicago, he has learned he can’t do it all himself. Relying on the family he has around him, whether it be his girlfriend or teammate Steez, Brown values having someone to vent to about the stress that both life and 2K can produce.

In the spirit of Father’s Day, Brown took time to reflect on the most rewarding parts of being a dad so far, “I never wanted a daughter until I got one,” said Brown. “Now I wish I always wanted a daughter especially for someone like me who is always hard on themselves. Just having two women in my household gives me the peace I needed and the happiness I was missing out on.” Now that he is a full-time “girl dad”, Brown has fully bought in to the lifestyle and does not want to go back anytime soon, “It’s at the point where I wouldn’t even want a son… that’s how much I like having a daughter.”

Brown has found a tremendous amount of joy in being a parent, “The biggest reward I got so far is she actually looks like me. I like that a lot… to have someone that literally looks almost identical to you, it doesn’t feel real sometimes. Another thing that’s been rewarding for me is just seeing her grow into a young lady. I wish everyone could go through something like this,” said Brown.

In terms of Father’s Day itself, Brown has begun to show more and more appreciation for the holiday, especially for his own father, “As soon as my dad found out he was going to have a grandson or a granddaughter, when he found out I felt like our bond got stronger. Then it’s just me appreciating everything he did as I was growing up because I didn’t understand it until I became a dad myself and I feel like a lot of people don’t understand a hard-working parent until you’re in their shoes,” said Brown.

While the balance of 2K and family remains difficult, Brown is happy to be on the journey of parenthood, “I appreciate the whole three years it’s been, going on four that I’ve been a dad. It’s really taught me to be happy and enjoy life while I’m here.”

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
Tariq Reed is a 19-year-old from Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, he had dreams of being an FBI Agent, inspired by shows like CSI and Criminal Minds. Although there was always a love for video games that drew Reed in. It began with Call of Duty and eventually led to the NBA 2K franchise. Ever since then, Reed has built a virtual brand, going by an alter ego and recognizable gamer tag “Greens”. Reed is now a professional athlete at the age of 19, living out his virtual dream. Greens was the number two draft pick of Brooklyn NetsGC in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft. The Brooklyn native was drafted by his hometown team, something he believes was destiny, “Playing for the same city I grew up in is a blessing,” said Reed. “It’s crazy how everything went down… the first year I was in the league I was projected to go number one… it just proves some things are worth waiting for.” Reed earned a prospect badge as both an 18-year-old and 19-year-old, joining a pool of 100+ players competing for less than 50 spots. The qualities that differentiate one player from another are often marginal. For GM and Head Coach of NetsGC Ivan Curtiss, it was Reed’s character that assured Curtiss he was the right player. “Everybody knew about the talent… he’s been a talent for a long time. After we interviewed him, I was like, ‘Man, I didn’t realize he was that good of a kid,’” said Curtiss. “At that moment, after we interviewed him, I felt even worse. Because if we don’t get him we’re not only missing out on a great player we’re going to miss out on a great kid, and that was the biggest thing that struck me,” said Curtiss. Reed has been welcomed in by the veterans of NetsGC, Connor “Shotz” Rodrigues and Alex “Steez” Bernstein who appreciate the youthful energy a 19-year-old has injected into the franchise. “Greens is a good guy. That’s one thing that I can appreciate a lot even though he is very young and sometimes immature he knows when to focus on… he knows when there’s money on the line or a championship series whatever it might be… he knows when it’s time to get serious” said Bernstein .“I think it’s a lot to do with age… we’re mostly older guys already. Just having a young kid in here is a fresh new energy… just having a younger guy around definitely helps,” said Rodrigues. The serious and youthful energy of Greens has been on full display for NetsGC in the early parts of the NBA 2K season. NetsGC was able to secure their first-ever 3v3 playoff berth and Greens was the only rookie point guard to lead his team to an automatic bid to the tournament. In contrast to previous seasons, NetsGC has shown chemistry on the court like never before. The team has thrived in bracket play, playing for a spot in the finals in two out of three tournaments so far for the first time in franchise history. The Brooklyn native made an immediate impact in 3v3, averaging an astounding 10.6 points per game while shooting 70.5% from the field and 48.5% from three.  “My first game I’m pretty sure I averaged around 16-18 points in the series and I was saying to myself ‘I’m really in the league now, I’m really doing this professionally’” said Reed. While he has enjoyed a fair amount of success in the league so far, Reed’s path to the league has not been without bumps in the road. The 19-year-old has dealt with his fair share of struggles before getting into the league and has gone through growing pains as a rookie so far. At 18, Reed was destined to be the number one pick in the NBA 2K League Draft. That was until Reed’s mother was diagnosed with renal kidney failure and he decided to drop out of the draft pool. Reed became the primary caretaker for his mother, “My mom was home for a while during that time and I would have to take her back-and-forth places,” said Reed. “Just be there morally, my stepdad works a lot so my mom would have had nobody home. So just to be home for her and be able to do the things she needed to get done for her,” said Reed. Even though he dropped out of the draft pool in 2022, Reed stayed dedicated to NBA 2K and played whenever he could, “At night I would have the time to myself to go back and play Pro- Am because Pro-Am is predominantly played at night… during the day just spending time with my mom, doing things for my mom, and then at night I’m able to log back in and play the game,” said Reed. Expectations are lofty for the high lottery pick, yet Reed’s teammates can see his potential, “His ceiling is one of the best,” said Rodrigues, “He can go five, six, seven more seasons and you look back like ‘Yeah, he’s one of the best point guards ever.’” “Him being 19 years old, this is one of those things where he could be in the league for eight, nine, ten years if he really wanted to. If you think about the damage he’s already caused in this league… there’s going to be a lot of hardware this kid brings home and a lot of money he brings in for his family,” said Bernstein. While he is only in his rookie campaign, the name Tariq Reed (or more recognizable Greens) has the potential and pressure to be one of the all-time greats. And Reed is not backing down from the hype, “When I’m done with the 2K League, I want to be on the ‘Mt. Rushmore’ of the all- time point guards. I want to be the best point guard to ever touch the game.”

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

Tariq Reed is a 19-year-old from Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, he had dreams of being an
FBI Agent, inspired by shows like CSI and Criminal Minds. Although there was always a love
for video games that drew Reed in. It began with Call of Duty and eventually led to the NBA 2K
franchise. Ever since then, Reed has built a virtual brand, going by an alter ego and recognizable
gamer tag “Greens”. Reed is now a professional athlete at the age of 19, living out his virtual
dream.

Greens was the number two draft pick of Brooklyn NetsGC in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft.
The Brooklyn native was drafted by his hometown team, something he believes was destiny,
“Playing for the same city I grew up in is a blessing,” said Reed. “It’s crazy how everything went
down… the first year I was in the league I was projected to go number one… it just proves some
things are worth waiting for.”

Reed earned a prospect badge as both an 18-year-old and 19-year-old, joining a pool of 100+
players competing for less than 50 spots. The qualities that differentiate one player from another are often marginal. For GM and Head Coach of NetsGC Ivan Curtiss, it was Reed’s character that assured Curtiss he was the right player.

“Everybody knew about the talent… he’s been a talent for a long time. After we interviewed him, I was like, ‘Man, I didn’t realize he was that good of a kid,’” said Curtiss. “At that moment, after we interviewed him, I felt even worse. Because if we don’t get him we’re not only missing out on a great player we’re going to miss out on a great kid, and that was the biggest thing that struck me,” said Curtiss.

Reed has been welcomed in by the veterans of NetsGC, Connor “Shotz” Rodrigues and Alex
“Steez” Bernstein who appreciate the youthful energy a 19-year-old has injected into the
franchise.

“Greens is a good guy. That’s one thing that I can appreciate a lot even though he is
very young and sometimes immature he knows when to focus on… he knows when there’s
money on the line or a championship series whatever it might be… he knows when it’s time to
get serious” said Bernstein .“I think it’s a lot to do with age… we’re mostly older guys already.
Just having a young kid in here is a fresh new energy… just having a younger guy around
definitely helps,” said Rodrigues.

The serious and youthful energy of Greens has been on full display for NetsGC in the early parts of the NBA 2K season. NetsGC was able to secure their first-ever 3v3 playoff berth and Greens was the only rookie point guard to lead his team to an automatic bid to the tournament. In contrast to previous seasons, NetsGC has shown chemistry on the court like never before. The team has thrived in bracket play, playing for a spot in the finals in two out of three tournaments so far for the first time in franchise history.

The Brooklyn native made an immediate impact in 3v3, averaging an astounding 10.6 points per
game while shooting 70.5% from the field and 48.5% from three.  “My first game I’m pretty sure
I averaged around 16-18 points in the series and I was saying to myself ‘I’m really in the league
now, I’m really doing this professionally’” said Reed.

While he has enjoyed a fair amount of success in the league so far, Reed’s path to the league has not been without bumps in the road. The 19-year-old has dealt with his fair share of struggles before getting into the league and has gone through growing pains as a rookie so far.

At 18, Reed was destined to be the number one pick in the NBA 2K League Draft. That was until Reed’s mother was diagnosed with renal kidney failure and he decided to drop out of the draft pool.

Reed became the primary caretaker for his mother, “My mom was home for a while during that
time and I would have to take her back-and-forth places,” said Reed. “Just be there morally, my
stepdad works a lot so my mom would have had nobody home. So just to be home for her and be able to do the things she needed to get done for her,” said Reed.

Even though he dropped out of the draft pool in 2022, Reed stayed dedicated to NBA 2K and
played whenever he could, “At night I would have the time to myself to go back and play Pro-
Am because Pro-Am is predominantly played at night… during the day just spending time with
my mom, doing things for my mom, and then at night I’m able to log back in and play the
game,” said Reed.

Expectations are lofty for the high lottery pick, yet Reed’s teammates can see his potential, “His
ceiling is one of the best,” said Rodrigues, “He can go five, six, seven more seasons and you look
back like ‘Yeah, he’s one of the best point guards ever.’”

“Him being 19 years old, this is one of those things where he could be in the league for eight,
nine, ten years if he really wanted to. If you think about the damage he’s already caused in this
league… there’s going to be a lot of hardware this kid brings home and a lot of money he brings
in for his family,” said Bernstein.

While he is only in his rookie campaign, the name Tariq Reed (or more recognizable Greens) has
the potential and pressure to be one of the all-time greats. And Reed is not backing down from
the hype, “When I’m done with the 2K League, I want to be on the ‘Mt. Rushmore’ of the all-
time point guards. I want to be the best point guard to ever touch the game.”

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
Brooklyn’s 2K Team entered the 3v3 Playoffs with one goal in mind: bring home the franchise’s first banner. The road to achieve this goal would not be easy as NetsGC faced a formidable path in the playoffs as the eight seed. First, they would have to match up against familiar foe Cavs Legion GC and then finally conquer a rival,  T-Wolves Gaming. From there, it would be a challenge to claim the second-ever 3v3 title in NBA 2K League history. NetsGC was up for the challenge when the lights were the brightest, matching up against Cavs Legion GC, T-Wolves Gaming, Glo Navy Glosquitos, Dux Infinitos and Pistons GT.   NetsGC defeat Cavs Legion GC 3-0 Player of the Series: Streetz (Small Forward) Series Average: 5.3 PPG, 1.3 APG, 0.6 RPG, 0.6 SPG, 86% FG, 100% 3PT NetsGC sent a statement to the league in round one of the playoffs. Facing a team in Cavs Legion GC that has caused them struggles in group play, NetsGC made the proper adjustments to cruise to an opening round victory. Stellar team defense defined the series for Brooklyn as they were able to force the Cavs into bad shots, applying pressure and causing turnovers. The offensive end for NetsGC was a well-oiled machine as rookie Greens controlled the tempo. Whether it was a strong take to the basket or drawing the defense for a kickout for three, the rookie sensation seemed to make the right decision every time. Streetz was the beneficiary of the offensive balance, spotting up for threes or cutting to the basket for an easy dunk. It was a complete team effort to set up a rematch with T-Wolves gaming.   NetsGC defeat T-Wolves Gaming 3-0 Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard) Series Average: 11.6 PPG, 2.6 APG, 0.6 SPG, 70% FG, 54% 3PT Every phenom has their statement moment. A message sent across the league that they have arrived and will be a problem for the foreseeable future. That is exactly what Greens did in a series sweep against the top seed T-Wolves Gaming. The first statement was made as NetsGC held an 18-16 lead late in game one. T-Wolves gaming was able to hit a three to take a 19-18 lead and it seemed as if NetsGC would once again fall to their rival. Greens had a different idea, seeking out a three-pointer and knocking it down to steal the game one victory. From there, Brooklyn was able to dictate the momentum of the series, forcing turnovers and empty offensive possessions from the top seed. Greens’ ability to control the offense led to an efficient display of buckets as NetsGC swept the top seed to advance in the winner’s bracket.   NetsGC defeat Glo Navy Glosquitos 3-1 Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard) Series Average: 11.5 PPG, 2.5 APG, 87% FG, 66.7% 3PT It wasn’t until their third playoff series to lose a single game as NetsGC struggled in game one against community team Glosquitos.  Although, it was a minor bump in the road for Brooklyn as they would impose their will on both ends of the basketball, dominating the next three games in a reverse sweep. As he has done all year, Greens took advantage of the lesser experienced community team to control the offense, only missing one shot in the three victories. The immense pressure NetsGC was able to generate on the defensive side directly led to their free-flowing offense. Brooklyn was able to hold the Glosquitos to a combined 1-10 from beyond-the-arc in the last two games of the series, earning themselves a spot in Championship Saturday once again.   NetsGC lose to Dux Infinitos 3-0 Player of the Series: Killeyy (Point Guard) Series Average: 10.6 PPG, 3.0 APG, 75% FG, 33% 3PT With a chance to punch their ticket to the finals, NetsGC fought hard against SWITCH OPEN Champions Dux Infinitos. Killeyy was the star of the show, facilitating on offense while keeping the lethal NetsGC offense contained. Each game seemingly came down to one possession and one bounce that did not favor Brooklyn, ultimately resulting in a sweep. However, NetsGC had little time to hand their heads as a matchup with Pistons GT in the lower bracket finals awaited them.   NetsGC lose to Pistons GT 3-2 Player of the Series: Connor (Power Forward) Series Average: 3.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 66% FG, 40% 3PT In their biggest matchup of the year, Brooklyn fought until the final whistle, pushing a talented Pistons GT team to five games. This series seemed to test every aspect of NetsGC’s game, a true litmus test for the team Brooklyn will strive to be in the future. NetsGC answered the bell at nearly every turn, taking game one behind a team offensive performance. Steez came up with a clutch eight points as Brooklyn took a 1-0 series lead. Pistons GT would take the next two games of the series, including a game three decided by three points. With their backs against the wall, NetsGC dug deep in their defensively , forcing nine misses from Pistons GT to take a 21-15 victory and force a series deciding Game Five. With a spot in the 3v3 finals on the line, NetsGC came up short from beyond-the-arc going 1-5 in the game as Pistons GT dominated on the way to a 21-7 win.

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

Brooklyn’s 2K Team entered the 3v3 Playoffs with one goal in mind: bring home the franchise’s first banner. The road to achieve this goal would not be easy as NetsGC faced a formidable path in the playoffs as the eight seed. First, they would have to match up against familiar foe Cavs Legion GC and then finally conquer a rival,  T-Wolves Gaming. From there, it would be a challenge to claim the second-ever 3v3 title in NBA 2K League history. NetsGC was up for the challenge when the lights were the brightest, matching up against Cavs Legion GC, T-Wolves Gaming, Glo Navy Glosquitos, Dux Infinitos and Pistons GT.

NetsGC defeat Cavs Legion GC 3-0

Player of the Series: Streetz (Small Forward)

Series Average: 5.3 PPG, 1.3 APG, 0.6 RPG, 0.6 SPG, 86% FG, 100% 3PT

NetsGC sent a statement to the league in round one of the playoffs. Facing a team in Cavs Legion GC that has caused them struggles in group play, NetsGC made the proper adjustments to cruise to an opening round victory. Stellar team defense defined the series for Brooklyn as they were able to force the Cavs into bad shots, applying pressure and causing turnovers. The offensive end for NetsGC was a well-oiled machine as rookie Greens controlled the tempo. Whether it was a strong take to the basket or drawing the defense for a kickout for three, the rookie sensation seemed to make the right decision every time. Streetz was the beneficiary of the offensive balance, spotting up for threes or cutting to the basket for an easy dunk. It was a complete team effort to set up a rematch with T-Wolves gaming.

NetsGC defeat T-Wolves Gaming 3-0

Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard)

Series Average: 11.6 PPG, 2.6 APG, 0.6 SPG, 70% FG, 54% 3PT

Every phenom has their statement moment. A message sent across the league that they have arrived and will be a problem for the foreseeable future. That is exactly what Greens did in a series sweep against the top seed T-Wolves Gaming. The first statement was made as NetsGC held an 18-16 lead late in game one. T-Wolves gaming was able to hit a three to take a 19-18 lead and it seemed as if NetsGC would once again fall to their rival. Greens had a different idea, seeking out a three-pointer and knocking it down to steal the game one victory. From there, Brooklyn was able to dictate the momentum of the series, forcing turnovers and empty offensive possessions from the top seed. Greens’ ability to control the offense led to an efficient display of buckets as NetsGC swept the top seed to advance in the winner’s bracket.

NetsGC defeat Glo Navy Glosquitos 3-1

Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard)

Series Average: 11.5 PPG, 2.5 APG, 87% FG, 66.7% 3PT

It wasn’t until their third playoff series to lose a single game as NetsGC struggled in game one against community team Glosquitos.  Although, it was a minor bump in the road for Brooklyn as they would impose their will on both ends of the basketball, dominating the next three games in a reverse sweep. As he has done all year, Greens took advantage of the lesser experienced community team to control the offense, only missing one shot in the three victories. The immense pressure NetsGC was able to generate on the defensive side directly led to their free-flowing offense. Brooklyn was able to hold the Glosquitos to a combined 1-10 from beyond-the-arc in the last two games of the series, earning themselves a spot in Championship Saturday once again.

NetsGC lose to Dux Infinitos 3-0

Player of the Series: Killeyy (Point Guard)

Series Average: 10.6 PPG, 3.0 APG, 75% FG, 33% 3PT

With a chance to punch their ticket to the finals, NetsGC fought hard against SWITCH OPEN Champions Dux Infinitos. Killeyy was the star of the show, facilitating on offense while keeping the lethal NetsGC offense contained. Each game seemingly came down to one possession and one bounce that did not favor Brooklyn, ultimately resulting in a sweep. However, NetsGC had little time to hand their heads as a matchup with Pistons GT in the lower bracket finals awaited them.

NetsGC lose to Pistons GT 3-2

Player of the Series: Connor (Power Forward)

Series Average: 3.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.0 SPG, 66% FG, 40% 3PT

In their biggest matchup of the year, Brooklyn fought until the final whistle, pushing a talented Pistons GT team to five games. This series seemed to test every aspect of NetsGC’s game, a true litmus test for the team Brooklyn will strive to be in the future. NetsGC answered the bell at nearly every turn, taking game one behind a team offensive performance. Steez came up with a clutch eight points as Brooklyn took a 1-0 series lead. Pistons GT would take the next two games of the series, including a game three decided by three points. With their backs against the wall, NetsGC dug deep in their defensively , forcing nine misses from Pistons GT to take a 21-15 victory and force a series deciding Game Five. With a spot in the 3v3 finals on the line, NetsGC came up short from beyond-the-arc going 1-5 in the game as Pistons GT dominated on the way to a 21-7 win.

# results[].title
SWITCH OPEN – Bracket Play Week 2 Recap

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
Brooklyn’s 2K team took the show on the road this past week to District E in Washington DC. NetsGC once again found themselves in the upper bracket of THE SWITCH OPEN, looking to do what they could not in THE SLAM OPEN – take home a banner. While Brooklyn did fall short of this goal, they were able to clinch a 3v3 playoff spot in the process. NetsGC matched up against higher seeds in bracket play including Bucks Gaming, NBL Oz Gaming and T-Wolves Gaming. NetsGC lose to Bucks Gaming (3-2) Player of the Series: JohhnyRed (Power Forward) Series Average: 5.8 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 93% FG, 75% 3PT NetsGC opened in-person play with a matchup against the two seed, Bucks Gaming. The momentum Brooklyn had built going to DC showed in the first two games of the series as stellar defense led NetsGC to a 2-0 series lead. With the higher seed on the ropes, Brooklyn couldn’t get the job done in game three as the Bucks went a perfect 9/9 from the field and 3/3 from beyond the arc. With a chance to close out the series once again in game four, Brooklyn came up one stop short in a back-and-forth affair. Bucks Gaming responded to every punch NetsGC threw, winning 22-19 to force a game five. In the series-deciding matchup, the Bucks once again turned in a perfect shooting performance, going 10/10 from the field and 1/1 from three. The two seed completed the reverse sweep, winning 21-15 and moved on to the upper-bracket semifinals 3-2.   NetsGC defeat NBL Oz Gaming (3-1) Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard) Series Average: 9.5 PPG, 3.5 APG, .75 SPG, 70% FG With their backs against the wall in lower bracket play, NetsGC showed out on the bright lights of the DC stage. NBL Oz Gaming came out of the gate firing, with shots in the game and trash talk on the stage. Brooklyn was able to weather the storm in the first game as they found themselves down 21-20 with the ball. Greens called his own number, stepped up, and hit the game winner from the logo to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The team from down under would not stay down for long, taking game two 22-14 to even the series at one apiece. Tempers would flare after the horn sounded as verbal jabs were thrown across the District E stage. A team huddle from Brooklyn allowed the team to reset and come out with a vengeance, dominating game three to win 22-8. On the precipice of moving on in the lower bracket, Greens engaged his clutch gene once again and silenced NBL Oz Gaming with a game winning three to take the series 3-1.   NetsGC lose to T-Wolves Gaming (3-0) Player of the Series: ShiftyKaii (Point Guard) Series Average: 16.3 PPG, 1.3 APG, 79% FG NetsGC entered their second matchup of the evening with a chance to exact revenge on the opponent responsible for knocking them out of THE SLAM TOURNAMENT earlier in the season. ShiftyKaii, the leading NBA 2K League scorer, led T-Wolves Gaming in the lower bracket rematch. Brooklyn battled hard in every game, scoring at least 18 points in all three games. Ultimately, the firepower of ShiftyKaii’s offense and breaks that did not go Brooklyn’s way was the difference maker as NetsGC lost 23-18, 22-18, and 23-19, respectively. While NetsGC came up short in bracket play, Brooklyn did enough to clinch a 3v3 playoff spot for the first time in team history. 3v3 playoffs will begin the week of May, 8 as Brooklyn seeks their first title in team history.

# results[].headline
SWITCH OPEN – Bracket Play Week 2 Recap

# results[].content
By JJ Beale

Brooklyn’s 2K team took the show on the road this past week to District E in Washington DC. NetsGC once again found themselves in the upper bracket of THE SWITCH OPEN, looking to do what they could not in THE SLAM OPEN – take home a banner. While Brooklyn did fall short of this goal, they were able to clinch a 3v3 playoff spot in the process. NetsGC matched up against higher seeds in bracket play including Bucks Gaming, NBL Oz Gaming and T-Wolves Gaming.

NetsGC lose to Bucks Gaming (3-2)

Player of the Series: JohhnyRed (Power Forward)

Series Average: 5.8 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 93% FG, 75% 3PT

NetsGC opened in-person play with a matchup against the two seed, Bucks Gaming. The momentum Brooklyn had built going to DC showed in the first two games of the series as stellar defense led NetsGC to a 2-0 series lead. With the higher seed on the ropes, Brooklyn couldn’t get the job done in game three as the Bucks went a perfect 9/9 from the field and 3/3 from beyond the arc. With a chance to close out the series once again in game four, Brooklyn came up one stop short in a back-and-forth affair. Bucks Gaming responded to every punch NetsGC threw, winning 22-19 to force a game five. In the series-deciding matchup, the Bucks once again turned in a perfect shooting performance, going 10/10 from the field and 1/1 from three. The two seed completed the reverse sweep, winning 21-15 and moved on to the upper-bracket semifinals 3-2.

NetsGC defeat NBL Oz Gaming (3-1)

Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard)

Series Average: 9.5 PPG, 3.5 APG, .75 SPG, 70% FG

With their backs against the wall in lower bracket play, NetsGC showed out on the bright lights of the DC stage. NBL Oz Gaming came out of the gate firing, with shots in the game and trash talk on the stage. Brooklyn was able to weather the storm in the first game as they found themselves down 21-20 with the ball. Greens called his own number, stepped up, and hit the game winner from the logo to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The team from down under would not stay down for long, taking game two 22-14 to even the series at one apiece. Tempers would flare after the horn sounded as verbal jabs were thrown across the District E stage. A team huddle from Brooklyn allowed the team to reset and come out with a vengeance, dominating game three to win 22-8. On the precipice of moving on in the lower bracket, Greens engaged his clutch gene once again and silenced NBL Oz Gaming with a game winning three to take the series 3-1.

NetsGC lose to T-Wolves Gaming (3-0)

Player of the Series: ShiftyKaii (Point Guard)

Series Average: 16.3 PPG, 1.3 APG, 79% FG

NetsGC entered their second matchup of the evening with a chance to exact revenge on the opponent responsible for knocking them out of THE SLAM TOURNAMENT earlier in the season. ShiftyKaii, the leading NBA 2K League scorer, led T-Wolves Gaming in the lower bracket rematch. Brooklyn battled hard in every game, scoring at least 18 points in all three games. Ultimately, the firepower of ShiftyKaii’s offense and breaks that did not go Brooklyn’s way was the difference maker as NetsGC lost 23-18, 22-18, and 23-19, respectively. While NetsGC came up short in bracket play, Brooklyn did enough to clinch a 3v3 playoff spot for the first time in team history. 3v3 playoffs will begin the week of May, 8 as Brooklyn seeks their first title in team history.

# results[].title
SWITCH OPEN – Bracket Play Week 1 Recap

# results[].description
By JJ Beale
Much like the Thin Lizzy smash hit, the boys will be back in town when in-person play kicks off this week in Washington, DC. As the team has struggled the past two weeks going a combined 2-6, the mental fortitude of Brooklyn’s 2K team showed once again as they took care of business in week one of bracket play. Point Guard Greens and GM OG King Curt shared the same sentiment: “Some people like group play. We like bracket play.” NetsGC matched up against two formidable opponents in Kings Guard Gaming and Dot Squad, imposing their will to get two wins and advance to play in the nation’s capital. NetsGC defeat Kings Guard Gaming 3-1 Player of the Series: Streetz (Small Forward) Series Average: 6.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1.0 APG, 73% FG, 60% 3PT Brooklyn stumbled out of the gate against Kings Guard Gaming, dropping game one 22-13. After that, it was all NetsGC as the team sent a message against the 10 seed from the west. Game two was defined by a full team effort, with lockdown defense and an offense where everyone was involved. Streetz dropped eight points, going a perfect 3/3 in the game. Greens looked like a seasoned veteran, dishing out four assists while racking up eight points of his own. OG KING CURT praised Greens for his composure in the game, saying he is mature beyond his years. That maturity showed through again in a decisive game three, as Brooklyn’s 2K team put together a masterclass. NetsGC went a perfect 9/9 from the field while forcing a turnover to win the game 22-12 and go up 2-1 in the series. With a chance to move on in the winner’s bracket, it was Brooklyn’s defense that stepped up big time, forcing Sacramento into 6/11 shooting from the field and 0/3 beyond the arc. The offensive scoring continued to be balanced as Greens tallied eight points, Steez chipped in seven and Streetz topped off the effort with six points. NetsGC cruised to a reverse sweep, winning 21-12. This set up Brooklyn for matchup with community team Dot Squad.   NetsGC defeat Dot Squad 3-0 Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard) Series Average: 13.3 PPG, 0.3 RPG, 2 APG, 85% FG, 75% 3PT With a trip to Washington DC on the line, Brooklyn’s 2K team delivered their most dominant performance since THE SLAM OPEN bracket play, imposing their will from the beginning. Game one saw Greens dominate the community team. The second pick in the draft took advantage of a tentative defense, dropping 19 points while locking in on defense. NetsGC cruised to an easy 21-12 win to go up 1-0 in the series. Game two followed a similar script, this time with a much more even scoring distribution. Stellar defense from Steez and Streetz helped the offense flow with ease as NetsGC won 23-14 to take a 2-0 series lead. With a commanding series lead, NetsGC took game three by force. Greens commanded the offense, running set plays that led to open threes and rim-rocking dunks. Overall, NetsGC only missed one shot from the field to win 21-13 and officially punched their ticket to the nation’s capital.

# results[].headline
SWITCH OPEN – Bracket Play Week 1 Recap

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By JJ Beale

Much like the Thin Lizzy smash hit, the boys will be back in town when in-person play kicks off this week in Washington, DC. As the team has struggled the past two weeks going a combined 2-6, the mental fortitude of Brooklyn’s 2K team showed once again as they took care of business in week one of bracket play. Point Guard Greens and GM OG King Curt shared the same sentiment: “Some people like group play. We like bracket play.” NetsGC matched up against two formidable opponents in Kings Guard Gaming and Dot Squad, imposing their will to get two wins and advance to play in the nation’s capital.

NetsGC defeat Kings Guard Gaming 3-1

Player of the Series: Streetz (Small Forward)

Series Average: 6.3 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1.0 APG, 73% FG, 60% 3PT

Brooklyn stumbled out of the gate against Kings Guard Gaming, dropping game one 22-13. After that, it was all NetsGC as the team sent a message against the 10 seed from the west. Game two was defined by a full team effort, with lockdown defense and an offense where everyone was involved. Streetz dropped eight points, going a perfect 3/3 in the game. Greens looked like a seasoned veteran, dishing out four assists while racking up eight points of his own. OG KING CURT praised Greens for his composure in the game, saying he is mature beyond his years. That maturity showed through again in a decisive game three, as Brooklyn’s 2K team put together a masterclass. NetsGC went a perfect 9/9 from the field while forcing a turnover to win the game 22-12 and go up 2-1 in the series. With a chance to move on in the winner’s bracket, it was Brooklyn’s defense that stepped up big time, forcing Sacramento into 6/11 shooting from the field and 0/3 beyond the arc. The offensive scoring continued to be balanced as Greens tallied eight points, Steez chipped in seven and Streetz topped off the effort with six points. NetsGC cruised to a reverse sweep, winning 21-12. This set up Brooklyn for matchup with community team Dot Squad.

NetsGC defeat Dot Squad 3-0

Player of the Series: Greens (Point Guard)

Series Average: 13.3 PPG, 0.3 RPG, 2 APG, 85% FG, 75% 3PT

With a trip to Washington DC on the line, Brooklyn’s 2K team delivered their most dominant performance since THE SLAM OPEN bracket play, imposing their will from the beginning. Game one saw Greens dominate the community team. The second pick in the draft took advantage of a tentative defense, dropping 19 points while locking in on defense. NetsGC cruised to an easy 21-12 win to go up 1-0 in the series. Game two followed a similar script, this time with a much more even scoring distribution. Stellar defense from Steez and Streetz helped the offense flow with ease as NetsGC won 23-14 to take a 2-0 series lead. With a commanding series lead, NetsGC took game three by force. Greens commanded the offense, running set plays that led to open threes and rim-rocking dunks. Overall, NetsGC only missed one shot from the field to win 21-13 and officially punched their ticket to the nation’s capital.

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By JJ Beale
After coming up short in THE SLAM OPEN bracket play, NetsGC was back in action this week in the group play stage of THE SWITCH OPEN. Much like THE SLAM OPEN, THE SWITCH consists of two weeks of group play before moving to two weeks of bracket play. NetsGC opened their SLAM OPEN campaign going 1-3 against Jazz Gaming, Magic Gaming, Cavs Legion GC and Dux Infinitos.   NetsGC defeat Jazz Gaming 3-2 Player of the Series: Greens (Guard) Series Average: 12.0 PPG, 2.0 APG, 75% FG, 75% 3PT Brooklyn’s 2K team stumbled out of the gate in the first game of the SWITCH OPEN, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 1-of-4 from beyond the arc on the way to a 22-15 loss.  NetsGC responded with a full team effort in game two as Greens chipped in nine points, Streetz added eight points and Steez tallied 6 points on the way to a 23-16 victory. Jazz Gaming took a commanding 2-1 series lead in game three, winning 22-20, forcing NetsGC into two must-win games to take the series. With their backs against the wall, Brooklyn responded with a dominant game four victory, going a perfect 9-of-9 from the field. In their sixth game five of the year, NetsGC battled for a 21-17 win to move to 1-0 in bracket play.   NetsGC lose to Magic Gaming 3-2 Player of the Series: Unguardable (Guard) Series Average: 10.4 PPG, 1.8 APG, 77% FG, 46% 3PT NetsGC set the tone early in the series with stout defense, leading to a 23-13 win in their first game against Magic Gaming. Magic were quick to respond and make adjustments as Unguardable lived up to his name, scoring nine points and dishing three assists on the way to tying the series 1-1. Game three was a back-and-forth affair as NetsGC trailed 20-14 and fought back to make it a 20-20 game. Brooklyn’s 2K team came up one stop short and lost 22-20, making the series 2-1 in favor of Magic Gaming. NetsGC would fight back to even up the series 2-2, led by a tremendous defensive effort to take a 23-13 win and force a decisive game five. Brooklyn’s 2K team entered game five with a tremendous 5-1 record in the series. . However, this one did not go their way as Magic Gaming knocked down four 3-pointers en route to a 22-17 victory.   NetsGC lose to Cavs Legion GC 3-0 Player of the Series: Seese (Power Forward) Series Average: 6.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, .3 SPG, .3 BPG, 89% FG, 75% 3PT Cavs Legion GC made their presence felt on Friday night, playing nearly perfect basketball to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Cavs Legion missed only one shot from the field, going a blazing 11-of-12 to set the tone in the series as NetsGC went 9-of-1414 in the opening game. In game two, NetsGC was plagued by poor shooting from behind the arc, going 1-of-4 in the game. In a tight defensive battle, power forward Seese was the difference maker, racking up 10 points, five rebounds and two assists to lead Cavs Legion to a 2-0 lead. Game three was another nail-biter that saw NetsGC battle until the final bucket, making it a one possession game after a Greens three pointer. NetsGC came up one stop short once again, getting swept by Cavs Legion GC.   NetsGC lose to Dux Infinitos 3-1 Player of the Series: Killeyy (Guard) Series Average: 13.3 PPG, 2.5 APG, 67% FG, 37% 3PT Offensive struggles once again plagued NetsGC in their final series of the week. Brooklyn’s 2K team went 6-of-9from the field and 1-of-33 from distance, dropping the first game of the series 22-13. Game two was a similar story as the offense of Killeyy and Dux Infinitos outpaced NetsGC, cruising to a two-possession victory, 22-17. With their backs against the wall, NetsGC responded in game three, showing flashes of their true potential. Greens orchestrated a masterful 16 point performance, missing only one shot from the field on the way to a 23-15 victory. Unfortunately, the margin of error was too small for NetsGC as Killeyy and LowkeyGodlike combined to miss only two shots to secure the series clinching win for Dux Infinitos, 23-14. NetsGC struggled on the offensive end again, missing five shots from the field and not hitting a three pointer in the game.

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By JJ Beale

After coming up short in THE SLAM OPEN bracket play, NetsGC was back in action this week in the group play stage of THE SWITCH OPEN. Much like THE SLAM OPEN, THE SWITCH consists of two weeks of group play before moving to two weeks of bracket play. NetsGC opened their SLAM OPEN campaign going 1-3 against Jazz Gaming, Magic Gaming, Cavs Legion GC and Dux Infinitos.

NetsGC defeat Jazz Gaming 3-2

Player of the Series: Greens (Guard)

Series Average: 12.0 PPG, 2.0 APG, 75% FG, 75% 3PT

Brooklyn’s 2K team stumbled out of the gate in the first game of the SWITCH OPEN, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 1-of-4 from beyond the arc on the way to a 22-15 loss.  NetsGC responded with a full team effort in game two as Greens chipped in nine points, Streetz added eight points and Steez tallied 6 points on the way to a 23-16 victory. Jazz Gaming took a commanding 2-1 series lead in game three, winning 22-20, forcing NetsGC into two must-win games to take the series. With their backs against the wall, Brooklyn responded with a dominant game four victory, going a perfect 9-of-9 from the field. In their sixth game five of the year, NetsGC battled for a 21-17 win to move to 1-0 in bracket play.

NetsGC lose to Magic Gaming 3-2

Player of the Series: Unguardable (Guard)

Series Average: 10.4 PPG, 1.8 APG, 77% FG, 46% 3PT

NetsGC set the tone early in the series with stout defense, leading to a 23-13 win in their first game against Magic Gaming. Magic were quick to respond and make adjustments as Unguardable lived up to his name, scoring nine points and dishing three assists on the way to tying the series 1-1. Game three was a back-and-forth affair as NetsGC trailed 20-14 and fought back to make it a 20-20 game. Brooklyn’s 2K team came up one stop short and lost 22-20, making the series 2-1 in favor of Magic Gaming. NetsGC would fight back to even up the series 2-2, led by a tremendous defensive effort to take a 23-13 win and force a decisive game five. Brooklyn’s 2K team entered game five with a tremendous 5-1 record in the series. . However, this one did not go their way as Magic Gaming knocked down four 3-pointers en route to a 22-17 victory.

NetsGC lose to Cavs Legion GC 3-0

Player of the Series: Seese (Power Forward)

Series Average: 6.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.0 APG, .3 SPG, .3 BPG, 89% FG, 75% 3PT

Cavs Legion GC made their presence felt on Friday night, playing nearly perfect basketball to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Cavs Legion missed only one shot from the field, going a blazing 11-of-12 to set the tone in the series as NetsGC went 9-of-1414 in the opening game. In game two, NetsGC was plagued by poor shooting from behind the arc, going 1-of-4 in the game. In a tight defensive battle, power forward Seese was the difference maker, racking up 10 points, five rebounds and two assists to lead Cavs Legion to a 2-0 lead. Game three was another nail-biter that saw NetsGC battle until the final bucket, making it a one possession game after a Greens three pointer. NetsGC came up one stop short once again, getting swept by Cavs Legion GC.

NetsGC lose to Dux Infinitos 3-1

Player of the Series: Killeyy (Guard)

Series Average: 13.3 PPG, 2.5 APG, 67% FG, 37% 3PT

Offensive struggles once again plagued NetsGC in their final series of the week. Brooklyn’s 2K team went 6-of-9from the field and 1-of-33 from distance, dropping the first game of the series 22-13. Game two was a similar story as the offense of Killeyy and Dux Infinitos outpaced NetsGC, cruising to a two-possession victory, 22-17. With their backs against the wall, NetsGC responded in game three, showing flashes of their true potential. Greens orchestrated a masterful 16 point performance, missing only one shot from the field on the way to a 23-15 victory. Unfortunately, the margin of error was too small for NetsGC as Killeyy and LowkeyGodlike combined to miss only two shots to secure the series clinching win for Dux Infinitos, 23-14. NetsGC struggled on the offensive end again, missing five shots from the field and not hitting a three pointer in the game.

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By JJ Beale
In the spirit of March Madness, NetsGC made a Cinderella run to the upper bracket finals in the SLAM OPEN, the first 3v3 tournament of the NBA 2K League season. During their underdog run to the finals, NetsGC faced Glitchy, T-Wolves Gaming and Pistons GT. NetsGC defeat Glitchy 3-2 Player of the Series: Greens (Guard) Series Average: 11.6 points, 78.7% FG, 54.5% 3PT It was a back-and-forth series between Brooklyn’s 2K team and Glitchy, a team compiled of avid 2K players. NetsGC stumbled out of the gate in a tight game one, falling 23-20. However, the team was quick to respond, coming out with victories in games two and three. Glitchy would comeback with a vengeance, winning game four 21-15 to force a winner take-all game five. It was ultimately returning veteran Steez who was the difference maker in the deciding game, hitting the game-winner for a 21-18 victory as NetsGC advanced to the next round in the upper bracket.   NetsGC defeat T-Wolves Gaming 3-1 Player of the Series: Greens Series Average: 12.5 points, 3.3 assists, 75.8% FG, 54.5% 3PT The battle to go to the upper bracket finals proved to be the most nail-biting series of the early season for NetsGC. All four games were decided by 3 points or fewer, with NetsGC utilizing clutch shooting down the stretch. Steez once again stepped up in the biggest moments, nailing a game winning three to give NetsGC a 2-1 series lead. Game four was a similar story as more clutch buckets punched NetsGC’s ticket to the upper bracket finals, winning 22-20.   NetsGC lose to Pistons GT 3-0 Player of the Series: Bagmotion Series Average: 6.6 points, 2.0 assists, 88.9% FG, 100% 3PT Pistons GT jumped out to an early series lead in the blink of an eye, winning game one of the upper bracket finals 22-11. Pistons GT was led by Ant and Bagmotion to spark their first win. NetsGC hung strong in games two and three, but ultimately came up short. Brooklyn’s 2K team would be swept and move on to the lower bracket finals in a rematch with T-Wolves Gaming.   NetsGC lose to T-Wolves Gaming 3-0 Player of the Series: TBShiftay In a rematch of the upper bracket semi-finals, NetsGC once again faced off against T-Wolves gaming with a spot to THE SLAM Finals on the line. Much like the previous matchup, all games were decided by the most narrow of margins with all three games going down to the wire. It was ultimately stout defense late in games that led T-Wolves gaming to a three-game sweep to advance to the tournament finals.

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By JJ Beale

In the spirit of March Madness, NetsGC made a Cinderella run to the upper bracket finals in the SLAM OPEN, the first 3v3 tournament of the NBA 2K League season. During their underdog run to the finals, NetsGC faced Glitchy, T-Wolves Gaming and Pistons GT.

NetsGC defeat Glitchy 3-2

Player of the Series: Greens (Guard)

Series Average: 11.6 points, 78.7% FG, 54.5% 3PT

It was a back-and-forth series between Brooklyn’s 2K team and Glitchy, a team compiled of avid 2K players. NetsGC stumbled out of the gate in a tight game one, falling 23-20. However, the team was quick to respond, coming out with victories in games two and three. Glitchy would comeback with a vengeance, winning game four 21-15 to force a winner take-all game five. It was ultimately returning veteran Steez who was the difference maker in the deciding game, hitting the game-winner for a 21-18 victory as NetsGC advanced to the next round in the upper bracket.

NetsGC defeat T-Wolves Gaming 3-1

Player of the Series: Greens

Series Average: 12.5 points, 3.3 assists, 75.8% FG, 54.5% 3PT

The battle to go to the upper bracket finals proved to be the most nail-biting series of the early season for NetsGC. All four games were decided by 3 points or fewer, with NetsGC utilizing clutch shooting down the stretch. Steez once again stepped up in the biggest moments, nailing a game winning three to give NetsGC a 2-1 series lead. Game four was a similar story as more clutch buckets punched NetsGC’s ticket to the upper bracket finals, winning 22-20.

NetsGC lose to Pistons GT 3-0

Player of the Series: Bagmotion

Series Average: 6.6 points, 2.0 assists, 88.9% FG, 100% 3PT

Pistons GT jumped out to an early series lead in the blink of an eye, winning game one of the upper bracket finals 22-11. Pistons GT was led by Ant and Bagmotion to spark their first win. NetsGC hung strong in games two and three, but ultimately came up short. Brooklyn’s 2K team would be swept and move on to the lower bracket finals in a rematch with T-Wolves Gaming.

NetsGC lose to T-Wolves Gaming 3-0

Player of the Series: TBShiftay

In a rematch of the upper bracket semi-finals, NetsGC once again faced off against T-Wolves gaming with a spot to THE SLAM Finals on the line. Much like the previous matchup, all games were decided by the most narrow of margins with all three games going down to the wire. It was ultimately stout defense late in games that led T-Wolves gaming to a three-game sweep to advance to the tournament finals.

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SLAM OPEN Bracket Play – Three Wins Away

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By Kristian Cuaresma
The previous NBA 2K League tournament champions have a history of getting hot at the right time. For NetsGC, that moment could be now after winning four straight games. NetsGC’s longest winning streak of the season has the team three wins away from earning their first tournament crown. Brooklyn began bracket play with a 3-2 victory over Mavs Gaming. Led by Streetz’s season-high 14 points, NetsGC took the opening game of the best-of-five series. Mavs Gaming won the next two games and put NetsGC on the brink of falling to the lower bracket. Streetz and Steez put on a defensive masterclass in game four to force a final match. In game five, NetsGC rookie superstar Greens scored 15 points and hit the game-winner. Against Wizards District Gaming, NetsGC played their most complete series. Despite a close third game, NetsGC earned their first series sweep of the 2023 season. Wizards DG had not been swept since their first game of the year on March 9. NetsGC’s balanced offense made the league’s highlight reels but it was their strong defense that did the heavy lifting. Brooklyn forced Washington into six turnovers in the best-of-five series. THIS WEEK Expected Lineup (Glitchy) PG: Mxriok Lock: PleaseGreenn Forward: OhDonn After finishing in the top seven of the 2023 NBA 2K League 3v3 Closed Qualifiers, Glitchy earned a spot in bracket play of the SLAM OPEN. However, it did not come easy for the amateur team as they dropped their opening round matchup to Gamers First Longhorns. While they eventually fought their way through the lower bracket, Glitchy’s slow start meant they would play the some of the best pro teams in the NBA 2K League. Glitchy later proved their early struggles were an outlier. The trio pulled off the shocking upset against number two ranked DUX Infinitos. Glitchy’s follow-up performance was a 3-2 win over Raptors Uprising GC. They are the only amateur team remaining in the upper bracket entering in-person play this week.

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SLAM OPEN Bracket Play – Three Wins Away

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By Kristian Cuaresma

The previous NBA 2K League tournament champions have a history of getting hot at the right time. For NetsGC, that moment could be now after winning four straight games. NetsGC’s longest winning streak of the season has the team three wins away from earning their first tournament crown.

Brooklyn began bracket play with a 3-2 victory over Mavs Gaming. Led by Streetz’s season-high 14 points, NetsGC took the opening game of the best-of-five series. Mavs Gaming won the next two games and put NetsGC on the brink of falling to the lower bracket. Streetz and Steez put on a defensive masterclass in game four to force a final match. In game five, NetsGC rookie superstar Greens scored 15 points and hit the game-winner.

Against Wizards District Gaming, NetsGC played their most complete series. Despite a close third game, NetsGC earned their first series sweep of the 2023 season. Wizards DG had not been swept since their first game of the year on March 9. NetsGC’s balanced offense made the league’s highlight reels but it was their strong defense that did the heavy lifting. Brooklyn forced Washington into six turnovers in the best-of-five series.

THIS WEEK

Expected Lineup (Glitchy)

PG: Mxriok

Lock: PleaseGreenn

Forward: OhDonn

After finishing in the top seven of the 2023 NBA 2K League 3v3 Closed Qualifiers, Glitchy earned a spot in bracket play of the SLAM OPEN. However, it did not come easy for the amateur team as they dropped their opening round matchup to Gamers First Longhorns. While they eventually fought their way through the lower bracket, Glitchy’s slow start meant they would play the some of the best pro teams in the NBA 2K League.

Glitchy later proved their early struggles were an outlier. The trio pulled off the shocking upset against number two ranked DUX Infinitos. Glitchy’s follow-up performance was a 3-2 win over Raptors Uprising GC. They are the only amateur team remaining in the upper bracket entering in-person play this week.

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By Kristian Cuaresma
The first half of Week Two perfectly captured the rollercoaster ride of the NBA 2K League. Superstar rookie Greens averaged 12 points and led NetsGC to a 3-2 victory over Raptors Uprising GC. This was the second time in five days Brooklyn and Toronto went the distance in a five-game series. The team’s momentum was halted last night when they dropped back-to-back matchups against Lakers Gaming and Pacers Gaming. Brooklyn was in control of the series against Los Angeles after lopsided victories in game three and four. The collapse affected the team’s confidence, and they could not regroup in time before getting swept by Pacers Gaming. NetsGC has two matchups left before the SLAM OPEN bracket round begins next week.   Expected Lineup (NBL Oz Gaming) PG: Jyden Lock: LawRich Forward: DjayTooCold The NBA 2K League’s latest expansion team is off to an incredible start with a 4-2 record. While servers can affect a team’s performance during remote play, it is interesting that NBL Oz Gaming are 3-0 when playing on the east server. Former NetsGC point guard Jyden was also named the 2023 season’s first Player of the Week. He has played a key role in the young franchise’s early success.   Expected Lineup (Lakers Gaming) PG: Ryan1of1 Lock: Krazy Forward: GreenTooNice NetsGC was in full control of their best-of-five matchup against Lakers Gaming last night, but the team was unable to finish on a high note. Championship contenders have an ability to close out a series, but NetsGC is still learning how to do so. The first matchup of many between rookie point guards Greens and Ryan1of1 lived up to expectations.

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By Kristian Cuaresma

The first half of Week Two perfectly captured the rollercoaster ride of the NBA 2K League. Superstar rookie Greens averaged 12 points and led NetsGC to a 3-2 victory over Raptors Uprising GC. This was the second time in five days Brooklyn and Toronto went the distance in a five-game series.

The team’s momentum was halted last night when they dropped back-to-back matchups against Lakers Gaming and Pacers Gaming. Brooklyn was in control of the series against Los Angeles after lopsided victories in game three and four. The collapse affected the team’s confidence, and they could not regroup in time before getting swept by Pacers Gaming.

NetsGC has two matchups left before the SLAM OPEN bracket round begins next week.

Expected Lineup (NBL Oz Gaming)

PG: Jyden

Lock: LawRich

Forward: DjayTooCold

The NBA 2K League’s latest expansion team is off to an incredible start with a 4-2 record. While servers can affect a team’s performance during remote play, it is interesting that NBL Oz Gaming are 3-0 when playing on the east server. Former NetsGC point guard Jyden was also named the 2023 season’s first Player of the Week. He has played a key role in the young franchise’s early success.

Expected Lineup (Lakers Gaming)

PG: Ryan1of1

Lock: Krazy

Forward: GreenTooNice

NetsGC was in full control of their best-of-five matchup against Lakers Gaming last night, but the team was unable to finish on a high note. Championship contenders have an ability to close out a series, but NetsGC is still learning how to do so. The first matchup of many between rookie point guards Greens and Ryan1of1 lived up to expectations.

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By Kristian Cuaresma
With a 2-1 record, NetsGC is currently the 12th seed in the 2023 SLAM OPEN bracket. Despite every professional team guaranteed a spot in bracket play, this final week of group play should give fans a clear picture of what the opening round looks like. NetsGC has played nearly every opponent this week. Since teams are now familiar with each other’s initial strategies, victories may favor those who make the best adjustments. Expected Lineup (Raptors Uprising GC) Guard: Mooch Forward: Haam Forward: Putback Player to Watch Haam - 4.4 pts, 0.6 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.6 stl, 86% field-goal One reason why Raptors Uprising GC fell behind 2-0 in their series with NetsGC last week was due to their roster decisions. After sweeping Pacers Gaming 3-0 with Mooch, Haam, and Putback, Raptors Uprising GC subbed out Haam for Gazulli. When they returned to their original trio, Raptors Uprising GC reeled off two straight wins to force a final game. Raptors Uprising GC will likely stay the course, but it will not be surprising if they make another attempt to move their 10th overall pick in the 2023 draft back into the lineup.   Expected Lineup (Lakers Gaming) Guard: Ryan1of1/Duck Forward: FutureClutch Forward: Krazy Player to Watch Ryan1of1 - N/A Lakers Gaming are the only team who have yet to play a game this season. Their debut is highly anticipated mainly due to the arrival of Ryan1of1. Selected with the number three pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Ryan1of1 is considered to be one of the future faces of the league. He is one of the most decorated amateur players of all time and went one pick after NetsGC rookie point guard Greens. The showdown should be electric.   Expected Lineup (Pacers Gaming) Guard: Greenlight Forward: Range Forward: JaySnags Player to Watch Greenlight - 5.7 pts, 0.7 ast, 0.6 to, 58% field-goal, 31% three-point It was an opening week to forget for Pacers Gaming. They enter week two as one of four teams - not including Lakers Gaming - that are winless. Indiana has made the most of its slow start by experimenting with numerous lineups. Unfortunately, there has yet to be a trio that has stood out or garnered enough success to seriously consider. Greenlight was selected with the number five overall pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft and is the favorite to assume lead guard responsibilities.

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By Kristian Cuaresma

With a 2-1 record, NetsGC is currently the 12th seed in the 2023 SLAM OPEN bracket. Despite every professional team guaranteed a spot in bracket play, this final week of group play should give fans a clear picture of what the opening round looks like.

NetsGC has played nearly every opponent this week. Since teams are now familiar with each other’s initial strategies, victories may favor those who make the best adjustments.

Expected Lineup (Raptors Uprising GC)

Guard: Mooch

Forward: Haam

Forward: Putback

Player to Watch

Haam – 4.4 pts, 0.6 reb, 0.4 ast, 0.6 stl, 86% field-goal

One reason why Raptors Uprising GC fell behind 2-0 in their series with NetsGC last week was due to their roster decisions. After sweeping Pacers Gaming 3-0 with Mooch, Haam, and Putback, Raptors Uprising GC subbed out Haam for Gazulli. When they returned to their original trio, Raptors Uprising GC reeled off two straight wins to force a final game. Raptors Uprising GC will likely stay the course, but it will not be surprising if they make another attempt to move their 10th overall pick in the 2023 draft back into the lineup.

Expected Lineup (Lakers Gaming)

Guard: Ryan1of1/Duck

Forward: FutureClutch

Forward: Krazy

Player to Watch

Ryan1of1 – N/A

Lakers Gaming are the only team who have yet to play a game this season. Their debut is highly anticipated mainly due to the arrival of Ryan1of1. Selected with the number three pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Ryan1of1 is considered to be one of the future faces of the league. He is one of the most decorated amateur players of all time and went one pick after NetsGC rookie point guard Greens. The showdown should be electric.

Expected Lineup (Pacers Gaming)

Guard: Greenlight

Forward: Range

Forward: JaySnags

Player to Watch

Greenlight – 5.7 pts, 0.7 ast, 0.6 to, 58% field-goal, 31% three-point

It was an opening week to forget for Pacers Gaming. They enter week two as one of four teams – not including Lakers Gaming – that are winless. Indiana has made the most of its slow start by experimenting with numerous lineups. Unfortunately, there has yet to be a trio that has stood out or garnered enough success to seriously consider. Greenlight was selected with the number five overall pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft and is the favorite to assume lead guard responsibilities.

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By Kristian Cuaresma
NetsGC experienced peaks and valleys to begin their 2023 3v3 NBA 2K League season. In their opening set of games, the team played Pacers Gaming, NBL Oz Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC. The league updated its 3v3 format this season by removing conferences and adopting a seeded tournament bracket. Despite every professional team earning an automatic berth in bracket play, group play success means accumulating points for the end-of-year playoffs. With Brooklyn playing these same opponents next week, early victories would force Indiana, NBL, and Toronto to adjust gameplans for the rematch. NetsGC defeat Pacers Gaming 3-1 Player of the Game - Greens (Guard) Series Average: 15.0 pts, 2.8 ast, 75% field-goal, 67% three-point The best-of-five matchup did not begin well, with NetsGC dropping the opening game 21-16. Fortunately, the team regrouped and completed a convincing reverse sweep. Brooklyn was led by its superstar rookie Greens. The explosive guard showcased his elite repertoire of dribble moves which resulted in endless highlight reel material. The most impressive part about Greens’ debut was that he got stronger as the series progressed. His field goal percentages increased with each game, which was a testament to how well the youngster adjusted to evolving defenses during a five-game set NetsGC lose to NBL Oz Gaming 3-1 Player of the Game - Jyden (Guard) Series Average: 12.0 pts, 2.8 ast, 0.3 to, 59% three-point Chapter One between NetsGC and their former point guard did not go as planned. Before viewers could brace themselves, Jyden delivered a fatal blow to NetsGC’s dreams of a perfect opening week. Early deficits allowed the NBL Oz defense to double Greens on the perimeter, making it difficult for him to hunt for threes. Despite NetsGC’s reputation as a strong defensive team, they struggled during the series to find stops. The first round goes to Jyden and his new squad. NetsGC defeat Raptors Uprising 3-2 Player of the Game - Steez (Center) Series Average: 13.5 pts, 2.8 reb, 96% field-goal NetsGC did not have time to dwell over their defeat to NBL Oz. Less than two hours later, the team loaded back onto the virtual blacktop to play Raptors Uprising GC. Toronto’s confidence was trending upwards after an impressive sweep of Pacers Gaming earlier in the evening. NetsGC started the series with a commanding 2-0 lead. Unlike in their matchup against NBL Oz, NetsGC got the defensive stops needed to take advantage of Steez’s inside big archetype. Raptors Uprising GC did not fall easily and fought back to even the series to force a final game five. They were led by their rookie point guard Mooch, whose parents had made the trip to Toronto from Chicago to see their son play. Fortunately, NetsGC got the  series win to go over .500 on the season.

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By Kristian Cuaresma

NetsGC experienced peaks and valleys to begin their 2023 3v3 NBA 2K League season. In their opening set of games, the team played Pacers Gaming, NBL Oz Gaming, and Raptors Uprising GC.

The league updated its 3v3 format this season by removing conferences and adopting a seeded tournament bracket. Despite every professional team earning an automatic berth in bracket play, group play success means accumulating points for the end-of-year playoffs.

With Brooklyn playing these same opponents next week, early victories would force Indiana, NBL, and Toronto to adjust gameplans for the rematch.

NetsGC defeat Pacers Gaming 3-1

Player of the Game – Greens (Guard)

Series Average: 15.0 pts, 2.8 ast, 75% field-goal, 67% three-point

The best-of-five matchup did not begin well, with NetsGC dropping the opening game 21-16. Fortunately, the team regrouped and completed a convincing reverse sweep. Brooklyn was led by its superstar rookie Greens. The explosive guard showcased his elite repertoire of dribble moves which resulted in endless highlight reel material. The most impressive part about Greens’ debut was that he got stronger as the series progressed. His field goal percentages increased with each game, which was a testament to how well the youngster adjusted to evolving defenses during a five-game set

NetsGC lose to NBL Oz Gaming 3-1

Player of the Game – Jyden (Guard)

Series Average: 12.0 pts, 2.8 ast, 0.3 to, 59% three-point

Chapter One between NetsGC and their former point guard did not go as planned. Before viewers could brace themselves, Jyden delivered a fatal blow to NetsGC’s dreams of a perfect opening week. Early deficits allowed the NBL Oz defense to double Greens on the perimeter, making it difficult for him to hunt for threes. Despite NetsGC’s reputation as a strong defensive team, they struggled during the series to find stops. The first round goes to Jyden and his new squad.

NetsGC defeat Raptors Uprising 3-2

Player of the Game – Steez (Center)

Series Average: 13.5 pts, 2.8 reb, 96% field-goal

NetsGC did not have time to dwell over their defeat to NBL Oz. Less than two hours later, the team loaded back onto the virtual blacktop to play Raptors Uprising GC. Toronto’s confidence was trending upwards after an impressive sweep of Pacers Gaming earlier in the evening. NetsGC started the series with a commanding 2-0 lead. Unlike in their matchup against NBL Oz, NetsGC got the defensive stops needed to take advantage of Steez’s inside big archetype. Raptors Uprising GC did not fall easily and fought back to even the series to force a final game five. They were led by their rookie point guard Mooch, whose parents had made the trip to Toronto from Chicago to see their son play. Fortunately, NetsGC got the  series win to go over .500 on the season.

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Opening Week Preview: Double the Trouble

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By Kristian Cuaresma
While it is early in the season, NetsGC began their 3v3 campaign with a convincing 3-1 series win two nights ago against Pacers Gaming. The first game is rarely an indicator of how the rest of the season will go, but an early victory can keep the team’s morale intact. Last year, Brooklyn started 0-1 in the SLAM OPEN and failed to qualify for bracket play. In the way of a perfect opening week is a pair of international opponents in NBL Oz Gaming and Raptors Uprising GC. Representing Australia, NBL Oz Gaming is the latest expansion team to join the NBA 2K League. Expectations have historically been low for new organizations, but NBL Oz Gaming earned an impressive 2-0 start on opening night. The team’s on-court gameplay looked good, but the most interesting takeaway was how tight knit the team appeared on the league broadcast. Meanwhile, a major revamp occurred north of the border. This past offseason, Raptors Uprising GC moved on from their entire 2022 roster and hired Roy Krishnan to be the new General Manager and Head Coach. After losing to NBL Oz Gaming on opening night, there may be early pressure for Raptors Uprising GC to recover in their own doubleheader tonight. Expected Lineup (NBL Oz Gaming) Guard: Jyden Forward: LawRich Forward: DjayTooCold Player to Watch Jyden - 12.0 points, 3.3 assists, 0.0 turnovers, 83% field-goal, 67% three-point During his short tenure with NetsGC in 2022, Jyden cemented his reputation as one of the best 3v3 scorers in the league. In his first tournament, the rookie made an immediate impact and led NetsGC to its deepest 3v3 run of the year, creating the ‘Jyden Effect’. It seemed like a perfect fit but it all fell apart in the offseason. After going unretained by NetsGC, Jyden was selected by NBL Oz Gaming in the 2023 NBA 2K League Expansion Draft. Tonight’s reunion is one of the best storylines to follow. Expected Lineup (Raptors Uprising GC) Guard: Mooch Forward: Haam Forward: Gazulli Player to Watch Gazulli – 1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.0 blocks, 67% field-goal The rookie’s stat line does not look impressive, but Gazulli played out of position in his professional debut. Toronto coveted Gazulli and traded its 2023 15th overall pick and 2023 25th overall pick to move up in the draft to secure him. Ultimately selected with the number 10 pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Gazulli was the second shooting guard off the board and the first piece of a new roster. During their 3v3 opener, Head Coach Roy Krishnan started Mooch at guard and Gazulli at power forward. This resulted in an awkward fit and Gazulli looked like he struggled to get comfortable in his new role. Raptors Uprising GC relies heavily on advanced analytics, and it will be interesting if the data continues to support Gazulli as a shooter at power forward if his shot volume does not increase. Fans should not be surprised if he plays guard at any point tonight.

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Opening Week Preview: Double the Trouble

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By Kristian Cuaresma

While it is early in the season, NetsGC began their 3v3 campaign with a convincing 3-1 series win two nights ago against Pacers Gaming. The first game is rarely an indicator of how the rest of the season will go, but an early victory can keep the team’s morale intact. Last year, Brooklyn started 0-1 in the SLAM OPEN and failed to qualify for bracket play.

In the way of a perfect opening week is a pair of international opponents in NBL Oz Gaming and Raptors Uprising GC.

Representing Australia, NBL Oz Gaming is the latest expansion team to join the NBA 2K League. Expectations have historically been low for new organizations, but NBL Oz Gaming earned an impressive 2-0 start on opening night. The team’s on-court gameplay looked good, but the most interesting takeaway was how tight knit the team appeared on the league broadcast.

Meanwhile, a major revamp occurred north of the border. This past offseason, Raptors Uprising GC moved on from their entire 2022 roster and hired Roy Krishnan to be the new General Manager and Head Coach. After losing to NBL Oz Gaming on opening night, there may be early pressure for Raptors Uprising GC to recover in their own doubleheader tonight.

Expected Lineup (NBL Oz Gaming)

Guard: Jyden

Forward: LawRich

Forward: DjayTooCold

Player to Watch

Jyden – 12.0 points, 3.3 assists, 0.0 turnovers, 83% field-goal, 67% three-point

During his short tenure with NetsGC in 2022, Jyden cemented his reputation as one of the best 3v3 scorers in the league. In his first tournament, the rookie made an immediate impact and led NetsGC to its deepest 3v3 run of the year, creating the ‘Jyden Effect’. It seemed like a perfect fit but it all fell apart in the offseason. After going unretained by NetsGC, Jyden was selected by NBL Oz Gaming in the 2023 NBA 2K League Expansion Draft. Tonight’s reunion is one of the best storylines to follow.

Expected Lineup (Raptors Uprising GC)

Guard: Mooch

Forward: Haam

Forward: Gazulli

Player to Watch

Gazulli – 1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.0 blocks, 67% field-goal

The rookie’s stat line does not look impressive, but Gazulli played out of position in his professional debut. Toronto coveted Gazulli and traded its 2023 15th overall pick and 2023 25th overall pick to move up in the draft to secure him. Ultimately selected with the number 10 pick in the 2023 NBA 2K League Draft, Gazulli was the second shooting guard off the board and the first piece of a new roster. During their 3v3 opener, Head Coach Roy Krishnan started Mooch at guard and Gazulli at power forward. This resulted in an awkward fit and Gazulli looked like he struggled to get comfortable in his new role. Raptors Uprising GC relies heavily on advanced analytics, and it will be interesting if the data continues to support Gazulli as a shooter at power forward if his shot volume does not increase. Fans should not be surprised if he plays guard at any point tonight.

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The New Kid in Town: A DUX Infinitos Preview

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By Kristian Cuaresma
[caption id="attachment_1525" align="alignnone" width="1024"] INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 1: Jyden of Nets Gaming Club looks on against Wizards District Gaming during the 2022 NBA 2K League - The Switch Open Tournament on July 1, 2022 at Pan Am Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)[/caption]
With two games remaining before the NBA 2K League’s first 3v3 play-in tournament, NetsGC’s chances of making the playoffs are slim. NetsGC’s loss to Knicks Gaming last week put them two points back of the final playoff spot. Not only must New York lose out, but Brooklyn also needs to win out and win three more individual games than its state rivals. This is further complicated by Hornets Venom GT who has three games remaining and trails Knicks Gaming by only one point.

After a great start to Seed Weeks with a victory over Raptors Uprising GC, NetsGC dropped the last two contests in devastating fashion. They suffered a reverse sweep against 76ers GC before falling short of completing their own reverse sweep of Knicks Gaming. NetsGC has struggled with consistency this year, but that might be all there is left to play for as the regular season concludes.

Brooklyn’s next opponent is DUX Infinitos, the league’s latest expansion team and third international franchise.

Expected Lineup

Guard: Killeyy

Forward: MaJes7ic

Forward: Lord Beezus

Players to Watch

Killeyy - 11.0 points, 2.9 assists, 0.8 turnovers, 66% field-goal, 59% three-point

Killeyy has arguably had the most unique career path out of any player in the history of the NBA 2K League. In his three years as a professional, Killey was drafted and unretained, played as an undrafted free agent, and selected to an expansion team. With DUX Infinitos, Killeyy has found a home that recognizes his value as an elite 3v3 guard. He is one of the few guards in the league that justifies a high usage rate and is the primary reason why DUX Infinitos is currently in a playoff spot. Recently, Killeyy has suffered with lack of efficiency, which has led to DUX Infinitos going 0-3 during Seed Weeks. Expect the veteran to finish strong this week as DUX Infinitos attempts to hold onto the fifth seed.

MaJes7ic - 4.4 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 51% three-point

While Lord Beesuz is equally as important to the team’s success, MaJes7ic is often the X-factor. Defensively, MaJes7ic is an inexperienced and sound defender that Lord Beezuz and Killeyy can trust. Offensively, he is unpredictable, but his volatility normally decides games. Dating back to their loss to Wizards District Gaming in THE SWITCH, MaJes7ic has shot 47 percent from the perimeter during the team’s five-game losing streak. During DUX Infinitos’ most dominant stretch of the 3v3 season in which they won 17 of 21 individual games, MaJes7ic shot 64 percent from the arc.

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The New Kid in Town: A DUX Infinitos Preview

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By Kristian Cuaresma

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – JULY 1: Jyden of Nets Gaming Club looks on against Wizards District Gaming during the 2022 NBA 2K League – The Switch Open Tournament on July 1, 2022 at Pan Am Plaza in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

With two games remaining before the NBA 2K League’s first 3v3 play-in tournament, NetsGC’s chances of making the playoffs are slim. NetsGC’s loss to Knicks Gaming last week put them two points back of the final playoff spot. Not only must New York lose out, but Brooklyn also needs to win out and win three more individual games than its state rivals. This is further complicated by Hornets Venom GT who has three games remaining and trails Knicks Gaming by only one point.

After a great start to Seed Weeks with a victory over Raptors Uprising GC, NetsGC dropped the last two contests in devastating fashion. They suffered a reverse sweep against 76ers GC before falling short of completing their own reverse sweep of Knicks Gaming. NetsGC has struggled with consistency this year, but that might be all there is left to play for as the regular season concludes.

Brooklyn’s next opponent is DUX Infinitos, the league’s latest expansion team and third international franchise.

Expected Lineup

Guard: Killeyy

Forward: MaJes7ic

Forward: Lord Beezus

Players to Watch

Killeyy – 11.0 points, 2.9 assists, 0.8 turnovers, 66% field-goal, 59% three-point

Killeyy has arguably had the most unique career path out of any player in the history of the NBA 2K League. In his three years as a professional, Killey was drafted and unretained, played as an undrafted free agent, and selected to an expansion team. With DUX Infinitos, Killeyy has found a home that recognizes his value as an elite 3v3 guard. He is one of the few guards in the league that justifies a high usage rate and is the primary reason why DUX Infinitos is currently in a playoff spot. Recently, Killeyy has suffered with lack of efficiency, which has led to DUX Infinitos going 0-3 during Seed Weeks. Expect the veteran to finish strong this week as DUX Infinitos attempts to hold onto the fifth seed.

MaJes7ic – 4.4 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 51% three-point

While Lord Beesuz is equally as important to the team’s success, MaJes7ic is often the X-factor. Defensively, MaJes7ic is an inexperienced and sound defender that Lord Beezuz and Killeyy can trust. Offensively, he is unpredictable, but his volatility normally decides games. Dating back to their loss to Wizards District Gaming in THE SWITCH, MaJes7ic has shot 47 percent from the perimeter during the team’s five-game losing streak. During DUX Infinitos’ most dominant stretch of the 3v3 season in which they won 17 of 21 individual games, MaJes7ic shot 64 percent from the arc.

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Three Things: NetsGC Check into Heartbreak Hotel

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By Kristian Cuaresma
Here are three things to highlight from NetsGC 3-2 loss to Knicks Gaming: Game 1: Knicks Gaming win 23-13 Game 2: Knicks Gaming win 23-19 Game 3: NetsGC win 22-16 Game 4: NetsGC win 21-18 Game 5: Knicks Gaming win 23-19 1 - Reliving a Nightmare One night before their matchup against Knicks Gaming, NetsGC was on the wrong side of a reverse sweep when they lost 3-2 to 76ers GC. Against New York, Brooklyn fell into an early 2-0 hole and was on the verge of dropping its sixth consecutive game. With the final playoff spot hanging in the balance, NetsGC fought their way back and forced a winner-take-all fifth game. Jyden scored 21 total points during the comeback, while Steez and Streetz combined for 22 points and three steals. Unfortunately, NetsGC was unable to pull off their own reverse sweep and lost game five 23-19. A poetic finish was within reach only for it to disappear in the final moments of the evening. 2 - A Shining Star Over three weeks ago, Radiant was putting the finishing touches on his tenure with Pistons GT. With rumors swirling on social media that personalities clashed in Detroit, a potential trade seemed inevitable. In dramatic fashion, Radiant led Pistons GT on a surprise 3v3 run in THE SWITCH all the way to the finals. Last week, Knicks Gaming benefitted from the momentum Radiant had carried over from his former team. The point guard averaged 13.0 points, 2.8 assists, on 93 percent shooting against NetsGC. Radiant finished the evening making 27 of his 29 shots. 3 - Watching the Scoreboard With the loss, NetsGC trails Knicks Gaming for the final playoff spot by two points. Both teams have two games remaining, with NetsGC facing DUX Infinitos and Mavs Gaming next week, and Knicks Gaming playing Pacers Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming. NetsGC must catch up in points and finish with a better individual record than Knicks Gaming. Currently, Brooklyn is 35-36 and New York is 37-34. Charlotte is ahead of Brooklyn by one point but also has one additional game left on its schedule. Hornets Venom GT is 33-33 and will face Celtics Crossover Gaming, Pacers Gaming, and Kings Guard Gaming to close out the 3v3 season.

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Three Things: NetsGC Check into Heartbreak Hotel

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By Kristian Cuaresma

Here are three things to highlight from NetsGC 3-2 loss to Knicks Gaming:

Game 1: Knicks Gaming win 23-13
Game 2: Knicks Gaming win 23-19
Game 3: NetsGC win 22-16
Game 4: NetsGC win 21-18
Game 5: Knicks Gaming win 23-19

1 – Reliving a Nightmare

One night before their matchup against Knicks Gaming, NetsGC was on the wrong side of a reverse sweep when they lost 3-2 to 76ers GC. Against New York, Brooklyn fell into an early 2-0 hole and was on the verge of dropping its sixth consecutive game. With the final playoff spot hanging in the balance, NetsGC fought their way back and forced a winner-take-all fifth game. Jyden scored 21 total points during the comeback, while Steez and Streetz combined for 22 points and three steals. Unfortunately, NetsGC was unable to pull off their own reverse sweep and lost game five 23-19. A poetic finish was within reach only for it to disappear in the final moments of the evening.

2 – A Shining Star

Over three weeks ago, Radiant was putting the finishing touches on his tenure with Pistons GT. With rumors swirling on social media that personalities clashed in Detroit, a potential trade seemed inevitable. In dramatic fashion, Radiant led Pistons GT on a surprise 3v3 run in THE SWITCH all the way to the finals. Last week, Knicks Gaming benefitted from the momentum Radiant had carried over from his former team. The point guard averaged 13.0 points, 2.8 assists, on 93 percent shooting against NetsGC. Radiant finished the evening making 27 of his 29 shots.

3 – Watching the Scoreboard

With the loss, NetsGC trails Knicks Gaming for the final playoff spot by two points. Both teams have two games remaining, with NetsGC facing DUX Infinitos and Mavs Gaming next week, and Knicks Gaming playing Pacers Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming. NetsGC must catch up in points and finish with a better individual record than Knicks Gaming. Currently, Brooklyn is 35-36 and New York is 37-34.

Charlotte is ahead of Brooklyn by one point but also has one additional game left on its schedule. Hornets Venom GT is 33-33 and will face Celtics Crossover Gaming, Pacers Gaming, and Kings Guard Gaming to close out the 3v3 season.

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[caption id="attachment_1433" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Brooklyn, NY - March 23: Nets Gaming Crew 2022 Photo Day on March 23, 2022 in Brooklyn, NY. (photo by Rhea Nall)[/caption]   While there are variables in play next week, tonight’s matchup will likely decide whether NetsGC can avoid THE STEAL tournament. Trailing Knicks Gaming by one point and with only three games remaining on the schedule, NetsGC is in a must-win situation. A victory tonight would enforce a tie-breaker scenario of best overall game win percentage and keep Brooklyn in the playoff hunt. A loss would likely mean that NetsGC will have to run the table in the 3v3 play-in tournament. Like NetsGC, Knicks Gaming will attempt to recover from a heart-breaking loss. They fell to Hawks Talon GC 3-1 in a series that had three games decided by one possession. Despite the constant roster shuffling, New York has improved in 3v3 since the beginning of the season. They are 21-16 after starting the year 13-16. Expected Lineup Guard: Radiant Guard: Whats Stick Forward: Kerry Players to Watch Radiant – 9.8 points, 3.3 assists, 0.8 turnovers, 81% field-goal, 67% three-point After being selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the inaugural draft, Radiant will always be an important figure in NBA 2K League’s history. In his early years, he played for 76ers GC and was a prime example of a do-it-all offensive superstar. Despite being on his second team in the last two years, Radiant remains as prolific as ever on the offensive end. While he was brought in to improve Knicks Gaming’s odds of winning a 5v5 championship, it appears that he will also change how the team plays 3v3. Teammate shooting guard OriginalMalik had played in 51 3v3 games prior to Radiant’s arrival but has since moved to the bench in 3v3 Seed Weeks. Radiant averaged 5.3 points in his first three games but has improved to 12.4 points in the last five 3v3 contests. Whats Stick – 6.1 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 77% field-goal, 58% three-point The rookie lockdown did not begin the season as a staple of Knicks Gaming’s 3v3 roster. Along with Glo, Kerry and prior teammates, Whats Stick was part of the team’s 3v3 carousel as New York searched for something that worked. While the recent trade for Radiant has changed the lineup again, Whats Stick has locked up one of three roster spots since THE SWITCH. In New York’s first game of 3v3 Seed Weeks, the rookie dropped a 3v3 career-high 19 points on perfect shooting. Knicks Gaming will always have a chance to win on any given night due to Whats Stick defensive ability. However, if the rookie can also have the occasional big-scoring game, then Knicks Gaming become a legitimate championship contender.

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Brooklyn, NY – March 23: Nets Gaming Crew 2022 Photo Day on March 23, 2022 in Brooklyn, NY. (photo by Rhea Nall)

While there are variables in play next week, tonight’s matchup will likely decide whether NetsGC can avoid THE STEAL tournament. Trailing Knicks Gaming by one point and with only three games remaining on the schedule, NetsGC is in a must-win situation. A victory tonight would enforce a tie-breaker scenario of best overall game win percentage and keep Brooklyn in the playoff hunt. A loss would likely mean that NetsGC will have to run the table in the 3v3 play-in tournament.

Like NetsGC, Knicks Gaming will attempt to recover from a heart-breaking loss. They fell to Hawks Talon GC 3-1 in a series that had three games decided by one possession. Despite the constant roster shuffling, New York has improved in 3v3 since the beginning of the season. They are 21-16 after starting the year 13-16.

Expected Lineup

Guard: Radiant
Guard: Whats Stick
Forward: Kerry

Players to Watch

Radiant – 9.8 points, 3.3 assists, 0.8 turnovers, 81% field-goal, 67% three-point

After being selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the inaugural draft, Radiant will always be an important figure in NBA 2K League’s history. In his early years, he played for 76ers GC and was a prime example of a do-it-all offensive superstar. Despite being on his second team in the last two years, Radiant remains as prolific as ever on the offensive end. While he was brought in to improve Knicks Gaming’s odds of winning a 5v5 championship, it appears that he will also change how the team plays 3v3. Teammate shooting guard OriginalMalik had played in 51 3v3 games prior to Radiant’s arrival but has since moved to the bench in 3v3 Seed Weeks. Radiant averaged 5.3 points in his first three games but has improved to 12.4 points in the last five 3v3 contests.

Whats Stick – 6.1 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 77% field-goal, 58% three-point

The rookie lockdown did not begin the season as a staple of Knicks Gaming’s 3v3 roster. Along with Glo, Kerry and prior teammates, Whats Stick was part of the team’s 3v3 carousel as New York searched for something that worked. While the recent trade for Radiant has changed the lineup again, Whats Stick has locked up one of three roster spots since THE SWITCH. In New York’s first game of 3v3 Seed Weeks, the rookie dropped a 3v3 career-high 19 points on perfect shooting. Knicks Gaming will always have a chance to win on any given night due to Whats Stick defensive ability. However, if the rookie can also have the occasional big-scoring game, then Knicks Gaming become a legitimate championship contender.