Get ready for an exciting showdown as Team Ballislife, with live commentary from Ballislife East Squad's A-Milly, takes on the Giraffe Stars in the NBA G League All-Star Game on February 18th at 10:30 AM PST. The NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T will feature four teams of seven players competing in two semifinal games. The winner of each semifinal will face off in a Championship game.
Team Ballislife roster features Ballislife mixtape legends Emoni Bates, JD Davison, Izan Almansa, Kevon Harris, Javan Johnson, London Johnson, and Skal Labissiere.
The Giraffe Stars lineup includes Matas Buzelis, Collin Gillespie, Ron Holland (replaced by Adama Sanogo), Keyontae Johnson, Kyle Mangas (replacement for Kenneth Lofton Jr.), Jermaine Samuels, and Quinndary Weatherspoon.
Save the date for this showdown on 2/18 at 10:30 AM PST! The NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T will set the stage, leading to the All-Star Game's grand finale where the winners of the semifinals will compete in the Championship game.
Team Ballislife roster features Ballislife mixtape legends Emoni Bates, JD Davison, Izan Almansa, Kevon Harris, Javan Johnson, London Johnson, and Skal Labissiere.
The Giraffe Stars lineup includes Matas Buzelis, Collin Gillespie, Ron Holland (replaced by Adama Sanogo), Keyontae Johnson, Kyle Mangas (replacement for Kenneth Lofton Jr.), Jermaine Samuels, and Quinndary Weatherspoon.
Save the date for this showdown on 2/18 at 10:30 AM PST! The NBA G League Up Next Game presented by AT&T will set the stage, leading to the All-Star Game's grand finale where the winners of the semifinals will compete in the Championship game.
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00:00:00 Let me know chat, am I live right now?
00:00:04 I might be having some technical difficulties.
00:00:08 Game time is at 1:30.
00:00:28 We are playing...
00:00:31 Who are we playing?
00:00:34 We're playing the Giraffe Stars. We're playing Chris London's team.
00:00:38 The Giraffe Stars.
00:00:41 Again, if you're just joining, welcome in to the G League Up Next Tournament.
00:00:54 It's a 14 tournament, target score to 30 points.
00:00:58 And we're getting ready to play here at 1.30.
00:01:02 There we go, there we go. Alright, we're live, we're live.
00:01:14 We're almost to about 10 minutes.
00:01:17 This is our roster right here.
00:01:20 We have Imani Bates, Scalabese here, K'Vaughn Harris, Yidan Almanza, London Johnson, G League Knight, Javon Johnson, and Kendrick Davis.
00:01:34 We got a squad.
00:01:49 I'm not sure if it's on TV. I'm not sure if it's televised actually.
00:01:53 Yeah, yeah.
00:01:55 Yes sir, yes sir.
00:02:08 What's up y'all?
00:02:10 What's up George?
00:02:12 And 97 body Bates.
00:02:15 That was all G League players.
00:02:18 Chris London drafted a solid roster actually.
00:02:44 I'm like, awesome.
00:02:46 We got Dave Johnson from Arnold.
00:02:49 He's got it, he's got it.
00:02:51 Not exactly, but there he was.
00:02:55 And that's a big thing I'm really worried about.
00:03:00 Yeah, I was counting on JD.
00:03:07 JD was the second pick overall.
00:03:11 What does it mean to you to be a part of this game?
00:03:13 It's a blessing.
00:03:14 Like just how far I've come in my individual career, like at a small school in college, like I just love the game.
00:03:19 So to be here is surreal.
00:03:21 Even to be playing this interview is just like, you know, it is life.
00:03:25 But yeah, it's a blessing to be here and just around amazing talents all around.
00:03:30 We've seen the G League level up year by year and it feels like Maul is alive.
00:03:35 This is gonna be fun games though y'all.
00:03:37 Yeah, no definitely. Like G League guys grind it out.
00:03:40 A lot of the players that we work with, we prove it to myself, like I'm a player for Maul's life.
00:03:46 And it's just, you got to get out the mud.
00:03:49 Like a lot of the guys just didn't work out and that's what a lot of G League players are trying to do.
00:03:53 Trying to grind it out, make it to their end goal and just keep playing basketball and make a living from it.
00:03:59 How much have you really gotten into this process beyond just doing the draft?
00:04:04 Did you have practice and others practice? Were you able to watch it? Did you put up some shots?
00:04:08 Yeah, I put up a few shots.
00:04:10 Got a feel for the ball.
00:04:12 No, but yeah, in practice I was watching, they were just kind of, I think it's gonna be a lot of just like pick up style basketball.
00:04:20 There was a few sets that were put in.
00:04:22 I think he's just gonna let them play.
00:04:24 I think he's just gonna let them go get up and down.
00:04:27 Like again, I'm so high on some of the guys.
00:04:30 They know how to play basketball.
00:04:32 We're looking to win it all though.
00:04:34 Team ball is my ball.
00:04:36 Hey, what's up RykeSky, good to see you man.
00:04:52 Alright, I got the chat for you back up.
00:05:00 Chris, thanks so much for giving us a moment here before game time.
00:05:04 How's your spot looking?
00:05:05 Hey, my squad's looking nice.
00:05:07 You know, my man Modus Bouzelis is a fellow giraffe.
00:05:09 I'm ready to see him ball out. I'm ready to see my team ball out.
00:05:12 And I got some big bodies too, so I'm excited.
00:05:15 And you know, I was watching Modus Bouzelis in the Rising Stars game.
00:05:20 So, and you know, I follow him all the time, so I know what he can do.
00:05:24 Do you think he's gonna show up like that today? You mentioned him.
00:05:26 I think so. I think so.
00:05:28 You know, he's already hit a game winner this weekend.
00:05:30 And he might hit another one today.
00:05:32 Can't wait to see.
00:05:34 And Chris, for those who aren't familiar with your background,
00:05:36 you're a former Cobbler Cooperant.
00:05:38 You've actually got a pretty cool connection with your head coach here,
00:05:40 the head coach of the Indiana Mad Ants, Tom Hankins.
00:05:42 Yes, Coach Hankins, man, we've got some history.
00:05:45 He recruited me in high school and he played with my dad, which is crazy.
00:05:49 It's actually a total full circle moment for me.
00:05:53 I think this was just meant to be for me.
00:05:55 And seeing Coach Hankins here is just a blessing too,
00:05:58 just to reconnect and catch up.
00:06:00 It's crazy because I don't know how you could script it any better, right?
00:06:04 You know, so it's actually a little emotional for me too.
00:06:08 You know, like I said, we have some long history, good history,
00:06:11 and seeing him again, man, it's special.
00:06:13 What's it like being one of these Creator GMs?
00:06:15 Because this is the first time that the league has chosen to do this for this event.
00:06:19 And you get to be a part of that history.
00:06:21 It's special and I'm forever grateful.
00:06:23 And I think just being--I was like a--
00:06:26 I had like this series of being a coach on YouTube, you know,
00:06:29 with my friends, with the red league,
00:06:31 and then I was doing stuff at the summer league and the Creator Cup.
00:06:35 And then now you're being a GM, man, it's a blessing for sure.
00:06:38 It's like I can't--I'm like nervous.
00:06:41 I'm nervous, I'm not going to lie.
00:06:43 All right, Chris, we'll let you get to it.
00:06:45 Thanks again and best of luck.
00:06:46 Thank you. Thank you, guys.
00:06:48 Have a good broadcast and I'm excited for this game.
00:06:50 We're going to get the Dove Stars, baby.
00:06:52 Five minutes to game time.
00:06:54 We should see almost time to tip it off.
00:06:56 We're trying to win it all today.
00:06:58 Also, they're going to be using 2K Eagles.
00:07:01 And now let's join our public address it out, sir.
00:07:04 Hootie.
00:07:05 Full screen.
00:07:08 First team Giraffe Stars.
00:07:11 The Giraffe Stars are led by general manager Chris Lundin
00:07:14 and the head coach is Tom Hankins.
00:07:19 First up, guard from the Grand Rapids Cove, Colin Gillespie.
00:07:28 Forward from G League Ignite, Madis Bousselis.
00:07:37 Forward from the Windy City Bulls, Adama Sonogo.
00:07:45 Guard from the Oklahoma City Blue Kiosk, Jake Jensen.
00:07:51 If I give the Currys a hustle right now, Currys the goat.
00:07:54 Forward from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Jamez Samuels Jr.
00:08:01 These games could be pretty quick, y'all.
00:08:03 It's only up to 30, 60.
00:08:05 Guard from the South Bend Lakers, Quint Daryl Anderson.
00:08:09 Like 10 threes at the game.
00:08:11 I don't think that's going to happen.
00:08:12 And guard from your Indiana Mad Ants, Kyle Muninger.
00:08:19 Hopefully, Imani gets hot.
00:08:21 We can just warm up on the potato.
00:08:23 Team Giraffe Stars.
00:08:30 And now let's meet their opponents team.
00:08:32 All is one.
00:08:34 All is life is led by general manager Austin Mills
00:08:38 and their head coach is Rob Dozier.
00:08:42 Here we go.
00:08:44 First up, guard from the Cleveland Chargers, Manny Ramos.
00:08:48 I don't know how we drafted Scal so late.
00:08:50 I got Scal like third pick.
00:08:52 Yeah, Imani.
00:08:55 Guard from the Santa Cruz Warriors, Kendrick Davis.
00:08:59 Yes, sir.
00:09:00 Yes, sir.
00:09:01 This is our fill-in for JD Davidson right here, Kendrick.
00:09:03 I've heard good things.
00:09:04 From the Stockton Kings forward, Scott LaPierre.
00:09:09 What a steal.
00:09:10 What a steal.
00:09:11 We got him in the third round.
00:09:13 Guard from the Osceola Magic, Keenan Harris.
00:09:15 Love this guy's game.
00:09:18 Love, love his game.
00:09:20 He's going to be a score first.
00:09:22 Guard from G League Ignite, Ivan Alonso.
00:09:26 And a skill big.
00:09:29 And also from G League Ignite, Levin Johnson.
00:09:34 Yes, sir.
00:09:36 And forward from the Santa Cruz Warriors, Jaden Johnson.
00:09:43 All right, fans, let's hear it one more time for Ball is Live.
00:09:50 Live's G League Up Next action is underway.
00:09:53 Let's get this going, man.
00:09:55 The fan balls life in the chat.
00:10:02 Oh, yeah.
00:10:04 Here we go.
00:10:05 What's going on, Indy?
00:10:08 Wait a minute, I know it's Sunday morning and most of y'all are ready for church,
00:10:12 but we're here in basketball country.
00:10:16 Indy, if y'all are ready to get this --
00:10:19 These jerseys are really nice.
00:10:22 I think it's pretty cool.
00:10:23 You might see someone like a Trembling Queen not wearing his jersey correctly.
00:10:26 I talked to him earlier about that.
00:10:28 And when we see him, I'll talk more about it.
00:10:30 But how about this crowd here at G League Park?
00:10:34 This is the first time we've seen a G League Park at an All-Star event.
00:10:38 If you're a basketball fan coming through NBA Crossover,
00:10:41 it's like being a kid in a candy store.
00:10:44 It is so awesome here and a perfect setting to showcase the best here in the G League.
00:10:50 It's cool to see all the different guys.
00:10:53 I'm looking at Keontae Johnson right now.
00:10:55 We know everybody, all these guys have intriguing stories.
00:11:01 Keontae Johnson collapsed on the floor like two years ago.
00:11:05 He was a little dejected.
00:11:07 And a great player.
00:11:09 And then, you know, some carry on.
00:11:12 He collapsed on the floor, had a maximal irregular heart beat pattern.
00:11:15 And now he's back up again last night.
00:11:18 And I'm excited to see the intensity here today.
00:11:20 Yeah, we'll see if Modest and Zealous will show up with any more of his skills.
00:11:24 I'm worried about him.
00:11:26 I'm worried about Paul again.
00:11:28 Scout.
00:11:29 Paul has an NBA championship under his belt.
00:11:32 He won a natty at Villanova.
00:11:34 He's a winner.
00:11:36 The beauty of the G, you see right there, a young up-and-comer.
00:11:39 Where's the team from Blackbird?
00:11:41 He's been playing more than 150 NBA games.
00:11:44 You know, I follow up Scout a lot over his career.
00:11:47 I actually was one of the first -- for the Reno Bighorns,
00:11:50 who are now the Stockton Kings.
00:11:52 So I've seen him during the last --
00:11:54 Oh, that's a good start.
00:11:55 He's hitting it.
00:11:56 He can just do it all.
00:11:57 He has the experience of an NBA player.
00:11:59 The first to 30.
00:12:02 I really like this style.
00:12:04 First to 30.
00:12:05 We have the next up game.
00:12:07 We've changed some things up, and I really like the tournament style.
00:12:11 Absolutely.
00:12:12 Fox.
00:12:13 Fox.
00:12:17 With the middie.
00:12:18 To equalize.
00:12:20 Once again, target score is 30 points.
00:12:23 And once Amadi gets going, that might --
00:12:28 Let's go.
00:12:30 Let's go.
00:12:31 [Indiscernible]
00:12:36 His first bucket.
00:12:38 You know, we're seeing the pace of the Gs show off here.
00:12:41 It's so quick.
00:12:42 Everyone says it's the fastest G in the world.
00:12:45 And they're showing that.
00:12:47 Literally.
00:12:48 Yeah.
00:12:49 30 points to go.
00:12:50 Pretty quick here.
00:12:51 Yeah, you and I were talking about it.
00:12:53 How long is this going to actually take?
00:12:55 Get in there.
00:12:57 Get it.
00:12:58 A little bit of a late call.
00:13:02 Take it in.
00:13:03 We have our first --
00:13:04 The music's loud?
00:13:05 Let's see.
00:13:08 You guys are so passionate at every single play.
00:13:12 [Indiscernible]
00:13:20 To achieve their dreams of playing in the NBA.
00:13:24 How about this one for two if you're new to the G League?
00:13:29 How's that, y'all?
00:13:30 Let me know.
00:13:34 [Indiscernible]
00:13:59 All right, we're back.
00:14:00 Hopefully that's better.
00:14:02 Sweet, sweet.
00:14:10 Get in there.
00:14:11 Yes, sir.
00:14:12 Oh, we're looking good.
00:14:13 We're looking good.
00:14:16 Here's the fill in for JD Davidson.
00:14:25 First push.
00:14:33 All right, good.
00:14:34 The music's better.
00:14:35 Good, good.
00:14:37 Yes, good shot.
00:14:44 Score is 9-8 right now.
00:14:48 I'll keep you guys updated.
00:14:49 I don't believe we have access to the score.
00:14:51 I got you guys, though.
00:14:52 It's 9-8.
00:14:54 Home team's up, so that should be white jerseys.
00:14:57 [Indiscernible]
00:15:07 [Buzzer]
00:15:30 Ethan Albanza has some overseas experience, some Euro League experience.
00:15:36 So I'm excited to see him, maybe in the pick and roll.
00:15:40 Very skilled.
00:15:42 Work out, Imani.
00:15:44 Oh, hello.
00:15:46 And one.
00:15:50 GZ Hoops, what's up, brother?
00:15:52 Yeah, no scoreboard.
00:15:53 I'll keep you guys updated.
00:15:55 Sorry about that.
00:15:56 It's 9-8 right now.
00:15:57 White team's leading.
00:16:04 We're down one.
00:16:05 If you're just coming in, the team in the black jerseys is team Ball's Life,
00:16:09 which is obviously who we're going to.
00:16:11 Oh, I guess we're home.
00:16:13 So we're up 11-8 now.
00:16:15 One free throw counts as two.
00:16:17 I'm learning with you all.
00:16:21 Oh, let's go.
00:16:22 Let's get some separation here.
00:16:23 Push.
00:16:31 Oh, yes, Imani.
00:16:32 Oh, yes, sir.
00:16:34 Imani's going for MVP today.
00:16:39 13-8.
00:16:40 13-8, we're up.
00:16:41 Black jerseys are up.
00:16:42 Team Ball's Life.
00:16:46 13-10.
00:16:48 Oh, no.
00:16:53 Good pass.
00:16:54 I love it.
00:16:55 We're looking good.
00:16:56 We are looking good.
00:16:59 We are looking good.
00:17:02 Team Ball's Life.
00:17:04 Once again, if you're just coming in, it's a single elimination tournament.
00:17:08 Target score is 30.
00:17:09 We're halfway there.
00:17:10 It's 15-10 right now.
00:17:13 We're up 15-10.
00:17:15 Single elimination.
00:17:16 If we win, we're in the championship.
00:17:19 The next two teams to play are Strictly.
00:17:21 Shout out to Strictly B-Ball.
00:17:23 So, Team Strictly versus Team EYL.
00:17:40 I got you.
00:17:41 I'm going to be going back and forth from the face cam and the game cam.
00:17:46 You guys can hear me when I go full screen, right?
00:17:53 That's a good start, Phil.
00:17:54 15-10.
00:17:56 We're looking good.
00:17:59 We're here to win.
00:18:00 We're here to win, fellas, ladies and gentlemen.
00:18:07 Yeah, this is the G League.
00:18:08 This is the G League.
00:18:09 This is the up next game for the G League.
00:18:11 So, it's the G League All-Star Game.
00:18:16 Should have had the --
00:18:22 Hey, I'm loving the curry comparison.
00:18:25 Curry's a go.
00:18:26 I look up the curry.
00:18:27 I'll take that.
00:18:28 All right, I'm going to go full screen for you guys.
00:18:30 I just feel like that's more enjoyable to watch.
00:18:32 I'll switch back and forth.
00:18:35 Let's get it.
00:18:48 Ah.
00:18:52 Here we go.
00:18:53 Come on, man.
00:18:54 Lock in.
00:19:01 I like the action.
00:19:02 Nice.
00:19:03 He's got it on a string.
00:19:05 He's got it on a string.
00:19:06 Work out.
00:19:07 Oh, my gosh.
00:19:08 Turn around.
00:19:09 Oh, that's tough.
00:19:12 That's tough.
00:19:14 That's tough.
00:19:17 So, I got him second -- my second to last pick,
00:19:22 but I saw him play the night before the draft at Osceola Magic Game,
00:19:26 and he was like my dark horse to play well.
00:19:29 So, I'm happy that he just hit that shot.
00:19:33 Kavon Harris, he can play, man.
00:19:37 Good pass.
00:19:38 Scal.
00:19:39 Oh, we're looking good.
00:19:40 We're looking good.
00:19:41 We're looking good, fellas.
00:19:44 We're looking good.
00:19:45 19-12 score update.
00:19:50 We're up 19-12.
00:19:51 Target score 30.
00:19:53 So, there will be a game-winning shot, which is cool.
00:20:00 I love that -- I love the target score.
00:20:02 I think it makes the experience just so much better,
00:20:06 the fact that there's got to be a game-winning shot.
00:20:11 So, I saw a comment saying I'm out of the loop.
00:20:14 So, just to let you guys know if you're just coming in,
00:20:16 this is the G League All-Star Tournament.
00:20:18 It's the G League Up Next game brought to you by AT&T.
00:20:22 And it's a four-team tournament, single elimination.
00:20:27 So, if we win this game -- this is Team Ball is Life.
00:20:30 If we win this game, we go to the championship.
00:20:33 The next game that you guys will be seeing is Team Strictly versus Team EYL.
00:20:38 So, if you guys know of Strictly B-Ball, they do some great things as well.
00:20:44 But we're up.
00:20:45 Yep, we're up 19-12.
00:20:47 If you're in this chat, you're going for Team Ball is Life.
00:20:50 You don't have an option.
00:20:55 Do I look like Curry on purpose or accident?
00:20:58 Bro, I'm just -- what is that?
00:21:00 I don't know how to answer that.
00:21:03 All right, here we go.
00:21:05 Let's keep this lead going.
00:21:07 We got to really guard here.
00:21:09 Good help.
00:21:11 Good help.
00:21:12 Box, that's long.
00:21:17 We got to secure the possession.
00:21:19 No.
00:21:20 Uh-oh.
00:21:21 That's what I'm worried about, y'all.
00:21:22 He's who I'm worried about.
00:21:25 If Collin gets going, we're in trouble.
00:21:27 It's 19-15.
00:21:33 Collin's a winner.
00:21:34 He's won at every level.
00:21:35 He won a national championship at Villanova.
00:21:37 He was with the Denver Nuggets last year, and they won the championship.
00:21:42 He just wins.
00:21:45 I need that.
00:21:47 Yes, Johnson.
00:21:48 Woo, that's big.
00:21:49 22-15.
00:21:58 We got a rebound, man.
00:22:00 We got a rebound.
00:22:02 Second chance opportunities.
00:22:06 21 was actually our replacement for J.D. Davidson.
00:22:09 I really like the way he's pushing the pace.
00:22:12 It worked out.
00:22:15 Tough shot.
00:22:16 Here comes Collin.
00:22:17 Pulls up from deep.
00:22:19 Oh, no.
00:22:20 Oh, no.
00:22:23 Just like that, 22-20.
00:22:28 We're in trouble.
00:22:29 We're not in trouble.
00:22:30 We're good.
00:22:31 But let's -- oh, my gosh.
00:22:33 Beautiful, Scal.
00:22:34 Beautiful.
00:22:35 Pick and roll action.
00:22:37 Dump off to Izan Almanza.
00:22:41 But Collin's heating up, and it's looking bad.
00:22:45 24-23.
00:22:47 Collin's heating up.
00:22:50 Collin's heating up.
00:22:55 Oh, good, Scal.
00:22:58 Oh, he's tough.
00:22:59 Good pass.
00:23:00 Good kick out.
00:23:01 We need this desperately.
00:23:02 Bang.
00:23:03 Let's go.
00:23:04 That's huge.
00:23:06 The score is team ball is life, 27-23.
00:23:09 That means on our next possession, we can win and advance to the championship.
00:23:15 Let's go.
00:23:16 Let's go.
00:23:19 Again, the score is 27-23.
00:23:24 But we can't get an offensive rebound.
00:23:27 Good, good, good.
00:23:29 Here we go, y'all.
00:23:31 Here we go.
00:23:32 Here we go.
00:23:33 Here we go.
00:23:34 Imani just checked in.
00:23:35 You know what time it is.
00:23:36 Imani just checked in.
00:23:39 They need a three for the win.
00:23:41 Target score is 30.
00:23:44 It's got to go to Imani.
00:23:45 He's right in front of me.
00:23:48 He's right in front of me.
00:23:49 I really want to yell at him to shoot it, but here we go.
00:23:57 Down screen action.
00:23:58 Imani catches up top.
00:24:01 Oh, he wants to go to the rim.
00:24:02 I like it.
00:24:03 I'm cool with it.
00:24:06 It seems like they were just worried about giving up the trade ball there,
00:24:09 but that was really smart by Imani.
00:24:13 Oh, no.
00:24:15 Uh-oh.
00:24:16 Oh, my gosh.
00:24:18 Hello.
00:24:20 That was right in front of me.
00:24:21 Wow.
00:24:23 29-25.
00:24:24 We need one point.
00:24:27 We need -- oh, my gosh.
00:24:28 Work out.
00:24:29 Oh, the lob was there.
00:24:31 Kick out.
00:24:36 Johnson kick out.
00:24:38 Bang.
00:24:41 We're headed to the ship.
00:24:43 Team ball is late for the chat.
00:24:46 We're headed to the championship.
00:24:49 I believe we're going to stay live.
00:24:51 The next game we have is Team Giraffe -- no, that was Team Giraffe Stars.
00:24:57 So we just knocked out Chris London's team.
00:25:00 The next game you guys are going to see is Team EYL versus Team Strictly.
00:25:05 A few notable players in that game is Luca Garza.
00:25:10 I believe he played at Iowa, if I'm not mistaken.
00:25:13 He's on Team Strictly.
00:25:14 I think he's one of the best players in the G League
00:25:16 and just in this tournament, in my opinion.
00:25:20 Let's see, Isaiah Wong, he had a great March Madness run for Miami last season.
00:25:25 I watched him all throughout the season, loved his game.
00:25:29 He's a guard out of Miami.
00:25:32 Darius Baisley.
00:25:35 And then Trevelyn Queen, a guy that we played against in a Ball is Life video
00:25:39 in a gym takeover.
00:25:42 Ashton Hagans that played in Kentucky.
00:25:45 So we're going to see some really good players in this next game.
00:25:48 But regardless, we're in the championship, y'all.
00:25:52 Man, I really -- I really, really --
00:25:57 Kendrick Davis stepped in for J.D. Davidson and played great, number 21.
00:26:02 He's getting interviewed right here.
00:26:07 Hey, coach got the dub.
00:26:10 We got the dub.
00:26:13 Yes, sir.
00:26:17 It's Team EYL versus Team Strictly.
00:26:22 So these two teams.
00:26:23 So, like, Luka Garza, Ashton Hagans, I don't know if you remember him.
00:26:27 Yeah, he's tough.
00:26:29 He played in the finals.
00:26:31 Yeah, in the finals.
00:26:32 Yep.
00:26:33 Hey, it's y'all's turn.
00:26:35 Hey.
00:26:36 Hey, hold on, hold on.
00:26:37 Strictly.
00:26:38 Shout out Ball is Life, man.
00:26:39 Strictly B-Ball.
00:26:40 You're going to be playing them in the chip.
00:26:41 Shout out to Strictly B-Ball.
00:26:42 They do really good storyline content, socials.
00:26:46 Shout out to Strictly.
00:26:48 They're getting ready to play here.
00:26:49 Appreciate you, man.
00:26:50 Shout out Ball is Life.
00:26:51 Yes, sir.
00:26:52 They've been playing the game for quite some time now.
00:26:54 They've cemented themselves as arguably the best basketball content page out there.
00:27:00 We love Ball is Life.
00:27:01 We've grown up watching all the content they put out, and we're just honored to play against you guys.
00:27:05 Yeah, man.
00:27:06 The championship.
00:27:07 Yeah, the championship.
00:27:08 He's calling the dub early.
00:27:09 He's calling the dub early.
00:27:11 We'll see.
00:27:12 We'll see.
00:27:13 All right, y'all.
00:27:14 We're kind of just hanging out, honestly.
00:27:16 I don't know how long until the next game.
00:27:22 Would like to have you come on our podcast out of Gas City.
00:27:26 Garage Talk.
00:27:27 Hit me up, man.
00:27:28 Hit me up on Instagram.
00:27:29 It's Austin Mills 10.
00:27:31 If it's close enough, I'll definitely be down.
00:27:33 Show some love, for sure.
00:27:34 I love podcasts.
00:27:37 Yeah, that game will be on this channel as well.
00:27:40 I might as well just hang out with you guys and watch it.
00:27:43 I'm going to go back to the full screen option.
00:27:45 I really like this full screen option while the game is going on, and then I'll just tap in with you guys.
00:27:52 But, yeah.
00:27:53 I think I actually may take a quick bathroom break, but just stay in the stream, man.
00:27:58 I'll be right back.
00:28:08 Congrats, man.
00:28:09 Good dub.
00:28:10 The team is looking good.
00:28:11 They look good, man.
00:28:12 Looking really good.
00:28:13 Hopefully, we advance.
00:28:17 My teammate now, Carl, I think, found one of the three-point contacts last year.
00:28:21 He said, "As a center, he should breathe."
00:28:23 He said, "Just show so much about how the game has changed."
00:28:26 The future of the NBA, that's starting today.
00:28:30 Welcome to the NBA G.
00:28:33 Today, we're panning for negative votes, searching for what's never been seen.
00:28:39 Today, watch us set new trends and crown new kings.
00:28:44 Today, we're igniting new funds.
00:28:46 That's Lazy Dukes President.
00:28:49 Buckle up and watch today's G-League become tomorrow's NBA.
00:28:57 So, tell us, I mean, you know, you're 17 years old.
00:28:59 You're getting your five-star prospect.
00:29:01 How do you come to the decision to choose Ignite?
00:29:04 Well, my whole plan was to be a pro.
00:29:07 You know, if I want to do this for the next 15 to 20 years, it has to start now.
00:29:11 I'm getting the early experience on right now by playing against pros
00:29:14 and living the pro life, you know, it's certain stuff that you can do and you can't do.
00:29:19 What about guys on the court, the guys you try to emulate, your heroes at a basketball place?
00:29:23 Penny Hardaway.
00:29:25 One thing, for one, I'm a 6'7" point guard, so, you know, he took it and ran with it.
00:29:32 You know, Matthew Johnson, 6'8" point guard.
00:29:34 So, Penny Hardaway, I actually got to talk to him over the phone,
00:29:38 because, like, he was a person I used to watch.
00:29:41 Like, when you see Penny Hardaway and some of the stuff that he do,
00:29:45 some of the old school stuff is still working in this new time, in this new generation.
00:29:49 So, having--I even, like, when I call him and talk to him,
00:29:53 his advice that I get from him, you know, I still take it in.
00:29:56 I let it soak in, and I don't let it go to one ear and another.
00:29:59 [MUSIC]
00:30:05 >> The Alliance got a game one dub.
00:30:07 We're gearing up for game number two, and keep an eye on Dink Paint for team Earn Your Leisure.
00:30:13 He's just 17 years old.
00:30:16 He's a prospect, not for this year's NBA draft, but for the 2025 class.
00:30:21 Just another example of how the G League Ignite has become a pathway up to the league.
00:30:27 And right now, it is a privilege for us to be joined by the president of the NBA G League,
00:30:32 NBA All-Star, Sharif Abdur-Rahim.
00:30:35 And, Sharif, thanks so much for your time right here.
00:30:38 It has been an awesome weekend at NBA All-Star, and this Up Next game presented by AT&T,
00:30:44 a fun piece of that.
00:30:46 And I love the new addition this year of the Creator GMs.
00:30:49 >> Yes, it's great.
00:30:50 You know, I think, you know, we've done this now.
00:30:52 This is our third year being back at All-Star, activating in some form of our All-Star game,
00:30:58 you know, Up Next, our All-Star from the G League.
00:31:01 This year, we wanted to add a creative element to it, so obviously, you know, bringing it here
00:31:05 and putting it here at Crossover, and you see all the energy.
00:31:08 It's been great for our guys.
00:31:09 We had our dunk contest yesterday, and then we thought the idea of the Creator GMs
00:31:14 and just adding that has been fantastic.
00:31:17 And, you know, their platform, combining them with us, has been just one, you know,
00:31:22 we're the G League, and we're innovative and want to be innovative, want to be creative.
00:31:26 But they're just connected folks that, you know, may not know about the G League.
00:31:29 >> Yeah, and speaking of that innovation and that growth, currently 31 teams in the G League,
00:31:35 29 with a direct affiliate, and next year, that'll grow as the Phoenix Suns, again,
00:31:40 will have a G League affiliate, so that's going to mean 30 for 30 in the G.
00:31:45 >> Yes, and it's been a long time.
00:31:48 Goal of ours in the G League to be 30 for 30 and having Phoenix in next year, you know,
00:31:54 we reached that goal, so we're excited about that.
00:31:56 Again, it speaks to the investment, the integration, all the support that we've received over the years
00:32:02 from the NBA, and, you know, again, just what the G League means overall to the basketball ecosystem,
00:32:08 and then going forward, it just means so much more how we can continue to build and grow.
00:32:12 >> Crazy to see from humble beginnings at one point just eight squads in the old NBA DL,
00:32:18 so you talk about kind of the growth of the league and another example of that this weekend,
00:32:24 including last night with Mac McClung of the Osceola Magic,
00:32:28 now a back-to-back NBA slam dunk contest champ.
00:32:32 >> Yeah, again, it's great.
00:32:33 I think, you know, you speak of one, the talent of our league.
00:32:35 I think Mac is a great example of that, and then you speak to the integration
00:32:43 and being connected to the NBA and the opportunity our guys have, and Mac has, being on this platform.
00:32:50 >> And Jacob Toppin from the Knicks also repping the league there yesterday as well
00:32:55 in that NBA slam dunk as part of Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium, just a phenomenal event.
00:33:01 And, President, thanks a lot for your time here, and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
00:33:05 >> And thank you for being here.
00:33:07 >> Yeah, we appreciate it.
00:33:09 One game down, one game to go here in the semifinals at the G League.
00:33:14 Our up next game presented by AT&T, and let's look ahead to Team Strictly featuring Luka Garza,
00:33:22 who last year at the NextUp game, he was the number one vote-getter, and then he showed out,
00:33:29 and he won the MVP award in last year's game out in Utah.
00:33:35 All right, let's go courtside now with Gianna standing by with the GM of Strictly Basketball,
00:33:41 one of their GMs, Joe Doerr.
00:33:44 >> Joe, this is such a cool event and very special for you.
00:33:47 You actually were able to draft Luka Garza.
00:33:50 Tell me a little bit about that connection, because I know that you and your partner are Timberwolves fans,
00:33:54 so this meant a lot.
00:33:55 >> Yeah, we are huge Timberwolves fans, so when we got the opportunity to draft the team,
00:33:59 we know Luka is the best player in the entire G League, and we took him as our first pick,
00:34:04 and we think he's going to dominate out here today.
00:34:06 >> How special is this for you?
00:34:07 Talk about where you started to where you are now here at All-Star Weekend.
00:34:11 >> It's absolutely incredible.
00:34:12 I mean, in just a matter of a few years, we went from coming to All-Star Weekend just as fans,
00:34:17 and now we get to do cool stuff like this, and we're the most passionate basketball fans,
00:34:21 so I mean, everyone wants to be a GM of a team, and we get to do that out here today.
00:34:25 >> Do you think this is where the future of basketball is headed?
00:34:27 I mean, a league partnering with creators that come from the social space.
00:34:32 >> Absolutely.
00:34:33 It just amplifies the game, and us creators are super passionate,
00:34:36 and we got our own perspective on things, so I just love it.
00:34:39 I think we should do it more.
00:34:41 >> Biggest question of the day, do you guys have what it takes to win this whole thing?
00:34:44 >> 100%.
00:34:45 I mean, like I said, Luka is going to go out and dominate,
00:34:47 and we feel like we got a really big team, a really versatile team.
00:34:51 We have so much confidence that we can win this thing.
00:34:54 >> Who's going to be your guard?
00:34:55 You guys have so many bigs.
00:34:56 What are you guys going to do in bringing the ball up?
00:34:58 >> Yeah, it's unfortunate that Marquise couldn't play, but subbing in for him is going to be Isaiah Wong,
00:35:02 one of the best guards in the entire G League.
00:35:04 He's going to be a bucket of gator.
00:35:06 He's going to have a lot of responsibilities as the ball handler today.
00:35:08 I think he's going to do well.
00:35:10 >> Joe, congratulations on being here.
00:35:11 Good luck today, and I'll send it back to you, John.
00:35:14 >> Thank you, G, and thank you, Joe.
00:35:16 So the matchup for Strictly is against EYL.
00:35:20 Earn your league.
00:35:21 They got Oscar Shibuye.
00:35:22 He's one of the guys who got the dub on Friday night at Rising Stars with Alondis Williams.
00:35:28 Let's see him in stack.
00:35:29 They've got Trevlin Queen as well, a former--
00:35:31 and I was muted that whole time.
00:35:33 That's crazy.
00:35:34 Anyways, we're in the championship.
00:35:36 Update, Team Ball's Life is in the championship.
00:35:39 We're going to play the winner of either Strictly B-Ball or Team EYL.
00:35:44 So we're really just watching this game, doing a little bit of scouting.
00:35:49 I think it's going to start here in a few minutes.
00:35:52 But we are in the ship.
00:35:54 We're here to win it all.
00:35:57 [game play sounds]
00:36:04 If you all have any questions or anything about the tournament or just anything, really,
00:36:10 just put it in the chat.
00:36:13 We're just kind of hanging out until game time.
00:36:15 I love it, MJ.
00:36:21 My Instagram is @austin_mills10_garage_shock, so just hit me up.
00:36:24 I'll actually hit you back right now while we're waiting on this next game to start.
00:36:29 But yeah, I thought we looked good.
00:36:37 Pretty happy about the team we constructed.
00:36:39 That was kind of convincing though.
00:36:42 No, I wasn't muted on purpose.
00:36:52 I'm just a rookie, that's all.
00:36:55 I'm a rookie to this.
00:36:58 Yeah, appreciate you, George.
00:37:00 Marvell, I'll have an update pretty soon.
00:37:11 I know it's been a minute since I posted, and I've just been posting on my reaction channel.
00:37:16 But I'll post a main channel update to let you know or anybody that watches my channel
00:37:22 just what's been going on and just kind of like a life update.
00:37:26 Yeah, they should do a G League vs. YouTubers.
00:37:33 Like the best YouTubers grab some of the Balls of Life guys, grab some of the--
00:37:37 Yeah, man, that would be amazing.
00:37:41 I mean, obviously, the best G League players are borderline--
00:37:49 really definitely good enough to be in the league.
00:37:52 Like you look at some of these guys, they're definitely good enough to be in the NBA right now, talent-wise.
00:37:58 It's just--that's just the world of basketball.
00:38:01 Sometimes you need an opportunity, a situation, and timing.
00:38:06 So much of it is timing too.
00:38:08 So, like, man, there's definitely just so much that goes into it, not just how talented you are.
00:38:15 Yeah, I got your name noted. Thanks for the idea.
00:38:36 Oh, man, I kind of think--let's go with some early game predictions.
00:38:40 I'm going to go--I think it's going to be us vs. Team Strictly in the championship.
00:38:44 Team Strictly's roster is Luka Garza.
00:38:47 If you guys remember how good he was at Iowa, he dominated.
00:38:51 I think he should be in the NBA right now.
00:38:53 Dominic Barlow, Cole Swider, Tyler Smith, which is like a stretch big.
00:39:00 He's like 6'11", really, really skilled.
00:39:03 Plays out of the pick and roll, pick and pop.
00:39:06 Darius Bazley. A lot of you guys know Darius Bazley.
00:39:10 Diari Darling and, again, Isaiah Wong.
00:39:14 I like Isaiah Wong's game a lot. I think he's going to have an impact.
00:39:18 He played at Miami. If you watched March Madness last year, you know Isaiah Wong.
00:39:23 He was--he had--he made a run.
00:39:27 [crowd noise]
00:39:33 Shout out Mack McClellan.
00:39:35 What did you guys think of the dunk contest last night?
00:39:37 Let me know what y'all thought about the dunk contest last night.
00:39:41 Or maybe just some ideas on how to improve it.
00:39:44 Or if you thought it was good, tell me that too.
00:39:47 [crowd noise]
00:39:54 And Mar-Vell said, "In your opinion, is there a YouTube hoover that can be in the NBA right now?"
00:40:00 I feel like there's guys--I feel like there's YouTube players that could exist on the NBA floor.
00:40:10 But knowing that there's only 350 players in the world that get that opportunity,
00:40:16 I don't know--I don't think necessarily that any YouTube hooper is a top 350 player in the world.
00:40:24 If I put it that way.
00:40:26 So do I think they could go on the NBA floor and, like, some of them compete?
00:40:30 Yeah, I do. So there's a few guys that I think could.
00:40:34 But it's different to actually be in that top 350.
00:40:38 D-Bo from Richford, Virginia. What's up, man?
00:40:46 Trevor said better dunkers.
00:40:48 Cory said dunk contest was mid.
00:40:51 Yeah, it was kind of tough. It was kind of tough.
00:40:55 But I don't know, man.
00:40:57 I think maybe they should try, like, professional dunkers.
00:41:00 You know?
00:41:02 Don't get me wrong. I'm not here to bash the dunk contest by any means.
00:41:09 But I think if they tried pro dunkers that really live it and love it and would just try crazy stuff,
00:41:15 it might, you know, it might spark something.
00:41:19 But that's just my humble opinion. I don't know.
00:41:22 You guys feel like Devontae Friga could be a 15th man?
00:41:28 I think Friga really understands his role as a 3 and D style player.
00:41:36 So I feel like there's always room for a shooter on the team.
00:41:40 He's a great shooter and he's got a high basketball IQ.
00:41:43 The challenge would be defense just because of how talented and athletic NBA players are.
00:41:50 But, yeah, I definitely think Friga is, like, talented enough in terms of his offensive ability to play or to exist on an NBA floor.
00:42:01 It's just it's different when you have to turn around and guard those guys.
00:42:05 You know? You got to guard a 6'5" crazy athlete.
00:42:09 So it would be it would just be tough for any YouTube hooper.
00:42:15 But, yeah.
00:42:18 But here we go. I think the game is probably starting in a few minutes, maybe two minutes.
00:42:26 So we'll do a little bit of scouting.
00:42:30 Yeah, Bodybag is, I mean, he's a specimen. He's a specimen.
00:42:35 Do I think Jalen Brown should have been there?
00:42:42 I don't want to say he shouldn't have been there. That's not really my place to say.
00:42:46 But I didn't expect it. I think a lot of people just didn't expect him to be there, you know?
00:42:53 So.
00:42:57 Who has the wrong jersey on? I'm not seeing it.
00:43:01 They need cash rewards. I think I really think if they could implement a 1v1 tournament with a cash prize, that would be amazing.
00:43:16 But.
00:43:24 But.
00:43:25 Corey said, "Say it, bro." Laughing about you.
00:43:32 Y'all trying to get me in trouble up here, man.
00:43:36 Ain't no way Jalen.
00:43:39 I don't know, man. I don't know.
00:43:43 Let's go full screen for a second.
00:43:54 (announcer speaking)
00:43:57 Yep, first to 30. And we don't have a scoreboard, so I'll be updating you guys with a score every point.
00:44:08 Faison, I appreciate it, man. Took me a little minute to get across the convention center.
00:44:21 Kyson, that was hilarious. He's so funny.
00:44:25 That's what I'm saying. Hey, Jason. That's what I'm hoping for, man.
00:44:39 Hopefully it's Team Strictly vs. Team Ball's Life.
00:44:42 If you're just coming in, we won the first game. Team Ball's Life.
00:44:46 So, we're in the championship. We're just watching this game to see who we play against.
00:44:51 (announcer speaking)
00:44:54 (announcer speaking)
00:44:57 (announcer speaking)
00:45:26 Oh, I think Trev's jersey is on backwards. I'm not sure why or if he's going to change it.
00:45:33 Alex, I'm not sure what happened to JD, actually. They didn't tell me.
00:45:40 But I drafted him second. I drafted Imani first and then JD.
00:45:44 JD would have been so much fun to watch, but his replacements actually played really well.
00:45:50 He ran the offense for us, so it worked out.
00:45:55 Angel said, "Who you got for the finals prediction?" OKC vs. Boston.
00:46:00 I can see it. I can see it.
00:46:21 Alright. Here we go. Here we go.
00:46:27 If you guys see the big fella at center court, Luka Garza,
00:46:34 I'm a little worried about him if they make it to the championship.
00:46:39 He's a beast.
00:46:47 Ray in the Momma said, "Is championship target score 30?" I believe so.
00:46:52 I believe the target score for every game is 30, but I'll update y'all when I find out.
00:46:58 Alright, I'm going full screen. Here we go.
00:47:01 Angel, I got you, man. Anybody that wants a 1v1 this summer, it could happen.
00:47:15 Get back healthy. Alright, here we go.
00:47:18 Oh my gosh.
00:47:23 Basely for two.
00:47:43 Uh oh. Seems Shrikley's off to a quick start here. They get a bucket here.
00:47:49 Every point is just so crucial in a game to 30. 2s and 3s can happen fast.
00:47:55 Luka for three. Oh, it rattles out.
00:47:58 Shout out to the Miami Heat in the comments.
00:48:09 Said, "Let's go Cole and Alandis." Here we go.
00:48:13 Oh my gosh.
00:48:16 Pace is a little sporadic right here. Good pass.
00:48:23 That's a good find. Quarter pocket.
00:48:31 Three-pointer, Alandis Williams.
00:48:34 Yeah, Queens still rocking with the backwards jersey.
00:48:43 Luka's too strong. Oh, he looked like he traveled.
00:48:47 Oh, never mind. They called a foul.
00:48:54 [announcer]
00:48:58 Score is 2-3 right now.
00:49:07 Now it's 4-3. Team Shrikley's up.
00:49:12 Nice pull up.
00:49:23 Basely's pushing.
00:49:25 Kicks the long pump fake. Kick out.
00:49:29 Oh, it rolled in. Okay.
00:49:51 Ashton Hagans. Tough finish.
00:49:54 I watched all his high school mixtapes. Wong can shoot it.
00:50:02 Nothing there. I'm not going to lie, guys. I'd like us to win it all.
00:50:09 I like the way our team looked in that first game.
00:50:12 Hagans heating up.
00:50:18 Team EYL's up 8-6.
00:50:21 Garza for three. No good.
00:50:31 Yep, I'd go back to Hagans here.
00:50:35 Oh, what a pass. Oh my gosh.
00:50:40 Time out, Team Shrikley.
00:50:43 EYL's looking sharp right now.
00:50:46 Hagans is controlling the pace so far.
00:50:49 The score is 10-6. Team EYL is winning.
00:50:54 Wow. I'm surprised.
00:50:57 I was worried about Team Shrikley, but Ashton Hagans looks really good right now.
00:51:03 I'm not sure, Bon Bon.
00:51:14 10-6.
00:51:16 10-6.
00:51:23 No, I'm not sure.
00:51:25 Alright, here we go.
00:51:52 Let's see what Team Shrikley's game plan is here coming out of that huddle.
00:51:58 I feel like they've got to go to Garza inside, and he is no longer in.
00:52:02 Let's see how they run their offense here.
00:52:05 Tyler Smith is the big here. Number 11 with the ball.
00:52:11 He's a really skilled pick and pop kind of guy.
00:52:15 We'll see if they can get him involved.
00:52:19 Uh oh, Hagans.
00:52:21 Oh, the lob off the glass! Oh my gosh.
00:52:25 Oh my.
00:52:27 Oh my.
00:52:29 12-6. Team EYL is up.
00:52:32 Team Shrikley is in danger right now. That's a deep shot.
00:52:37 And EYL is pushing again, looking to extend.
00:52:41 Oh my gosh!
00:52:46 These dunks are just right in front of me.
00:52:49 14-6. Team EYL is up.
00:52:57 They need a bucket desperately here. EYL is going the other way again.
00:53:04 He's got space. Pull up. Tracy. No good.
00:53:16 Team Shrikley desperately needs some good offense here.
00:53:20 Bazley size up. Attacks, turns, kicks.
00:53:25 Big tray ball. 14-9.
00:53:28 End of the run there. Big shot.
00:53:32 Hole swider.
00:53:44 They're just moving the ball. Wow, that's too easy.
00:53:47 Kick out. Could have scored a layup there.
00:53:51 Tread for three. No good.
00:53:57 No, we're good. I don't know if that's AK or Matt behind the ball is life page.
00:54:11 We are good. We're good.
00:54:14 I love our team.
00:54:16 Oh, good putback by Isaiah.
00:54:20 Isaiah Wong with the putback.
00:54:23 Higgins has space against Isaiah. Oh my gosh.
00:54:32 His pace is beautiful to watch in person.
00:54:38 [background noise]
00:54:44 Bazley for three. Big. Just like that.
00:54:48 Tie game. 14-14.
00:54:50 14-14. It's a game of runs.
00:54:56 Big run. Huge run.
00:55:04 Strictly B-balls to the left of me.
00:55:07 Took a sigh of relief.
00:55:09 Yeah, this is Daniel. This is a go to the championship.
00:55:13 Target score is 30.
00:55:16 [background noise]
00:55:42 So far, who would you guys rather see play us in the championship?
00:55:46 Team Strictly or Team EYO?
00:55:49 All right, here we go. 14 all. Game to 30.
00:55:58 It's heating up.
00:56:02 [buzzer]
00:56:04 [background noise]
00:56:29 Let's go, Tyler.
00:56:31 Higgins with the pick and roll.
00:56:34 Kick to the corner.
00:56:38 Queen for three. No good.
00:56:43 Wong's coming back the other way.
00:56:45 I really like his game.
00:56:48 Oh, that's big.
00:56:53 Uh-oh. We got numbers here.
00:56:55 Oh, he carried.
00:56:57 Oh.
00:56:59 [buzzer]
00:57:05 All right, Team Strictly needs some production from Garza here.
00:57:23 He's a key to their team.
00:57:27 Their fourth freedom in the post. Here we go.
00:57:29 He's working out.
00:57:31 A little hook shot. Couldn't get it.
00:57:34 Save. Wong. Uh-oh.
00:57:37 Good hand.
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00:58:00 Higgins with the offensive rebound.
00:58:02 Kick. Trev tries again.
00:58:06 Got it. Got it. Got it.
00:58:09 17-14. Team UYL's up.
00:58:13 I feel like they should almost just go to Higgins every time.
00:58:17 One thing I'm noticing, too, is there is no help on the shooters.
00:58:21 So Higgins has a lot of space to work out.
00:58:24 And I just don't know if anybody on Strictly can really stop him from getting what he wants.
00:58:30 He's good.
00:58:32 He looks like a top three player on the court right now, for sure.
00:58:35 So shout-out to Ashton Higgins.
00:58:39 17-14. Team UYL is up three.
00:58:43 Winner goes to the championship.
00:58:46 Team UYL is up three.
00:59:05 17-14. Target score, 30.
00:59:09 If you're just coming in, Team Ball's Life plays next.
00:59:17 We won our first game. We're waiting in the championship.
00:59:21 We play the winner of this game.
00:59:23 I'm actually not sure what...
00:59:27 Oh, you know what? I think it's...
00:59:29 UYL stands for Earn Your Leisure.
00:59:31 I think they're business-based.
00:59:35 But here we go.
00:59:36 Garza with the offensive board.
00:59:57 That might get him going.
01:00:00 But something interesting, just to note,
01:00:03 Ashton Higgins is out for Team UYL,
01:00:06 so I'd be anxious to see how they decide to run their offense.
01:00:10 Oh.
01:00:14 Strictly comes back the other way.
01:00:16 They got numbers here.
01:00:18 Trey Ball.
01:00:19 Oh, that was good recognition, though, in transition.
01:00:23 16-17. UYL is up one.
01:00:26 [indistinct chatter]
01:00:44 Faison said, "Higgins played at the park right out."
01:00:47 Facts.
01:00:48 18-17.
01:00:54 Team UYL needs to get Higgins back out there,
01:00:57 in my humble opinion.
01:00:59 Queen.
01:01:03 Couldn't get it to go.
01:01:06 Strictly coming back the other way.
01:01:11 Turnover.
01:01:19 [indistinct chatter]
01:01:32 Oh, their turnover.
01:01:33 Spin move with the left.
01:01:37 Tough.
01:01:38 Strictly is up three.
01:01:40 20-17.
01:01:42 Team UYL has to get Ashton back in there.
01:01:44 They look a little bit...
01:01:48 a little bit hesitant without him out there.
01:01:50 Like I said, Higgins has kind of controlled this game
01:01:56 and the pace of this game so far.
01:01:58 Good finish. Much needed bucket.
01:02:01 Basley working out on the right wing.
01:02:10 Fouled on the floor.
01:02:16 Ashton Higgins checking back in.
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01:02:57 That's going up.
01:02:59 And that's good.
01:03:00 He can absolutely shoot it.
01:03:02 He can absolutely shoot it.
01:03:06 Team UYL is up 22-20.
01:03:13 Garza for three.
01:03:14 Needs it.
01:03:15 Can't get it.
01:03:16 Williams come back the other way to Higgins.
01:03:19 This is big.
01:03:21 Oh, couldn't go.
01:03:24 Was it out on?
01:03:25 It's going to be white balls still.
01:03:29 This is a big possession.
01:03:30 This is a big possession here.
01:03:44 Big stop for Team Strictly.
01:03:46 The score is 22-20.
01:03:48 UYL is up.
01:03:49 This is a big trade ball.
01:03:51 Strictly takes the lead 23-20.
01:03:55 Williams coming back the other way.
01:04:03 They get the ball to Ashton.
01:04:05 Higgins and Williams have been playing great together.
01:04:11 I just love that backcourt right now.
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01:04:27 Angel, it is snowing at Indy right now.
01:04:30 It's freezing.
01:04:32 I'm from Florida.
01:04:33 I'm not used to it.
01:04:34 A lot of this thought about it there.
01:04:36 Oh, what a pass.
01:04:41 Big trade ball 25-23.
01:04:45 UYL takes the lead.
01:04:47 Target score 30.
01:04:49 Potentially two buckets for Team UYL,
01:04:51 and they could put it away.
01:04:53 Isaiah Wong with the clutch, tough finish.
01:04:56 25-25.
01:04:58 This is coming down to the last shot.
01:05:02 Higgins sizes up Wong.
01:05:06 Oh, my gosh.
01:05:08 Oh, the slow step.
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01:05:12 Higgins in person is disgusting.
01:05:15 He's amazing.
01:05:17 Short.
01:05:18 Put back Williams.
01:05:20 Williams and Higgins just taking the game over.
01:05:23 27-25.
01:05:29 Team UYL.
01:05:31 They got a foul.
01:05:33 So Team Strictly is in the black jerseys.
01:05:37 They're down 2.
01:05:39 Team UYL, the white jerseys,
01:05:41 they can close it out next possession with a 3.
01:05:45 27-25.
01:05:48 Target score 30.
01:05:50 Wong for 3.
01:05:55 Oh, that would have been big if it goes.
01:05:56 Garza with the offensive rebound.
01:05:58 Dump down Wong.
01:05:59 Couldn't get it to go.
01:06:00 Garza with another rebound blocked.
01:06:02 Kick.
01:06:05 Good patience.
01:06:06 Big bucket.
01:06:07 A 3 by either team wins it.
01:06:10 It's 27-27.
01:06:12 Williams is straight to the rack.
01:06:15 Takes a 2.
01:06:16 That leaves the door open for Team Strictly to win it.
01:06:20 And they call a timeout.
01:06:22 So Team Strictly can win it with a 3 here.
01:06:25 Interesting decision by Williams.
01:06:28 We'll see if it works out.
01:06:30 He didn't even bother to consider the 3-pointer.
01:06:35 He just went right in, took the 2.
01:06:37 I don't know.
01:06:47 Man.
01:06:49 If Team Strictly draws something good up here,
01:06:53 that could be game.
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01:07:05 Did they go back to Garza?
01:07:07 He's 0 for 3 from 3.
01:07:24 This is it.
01:07:25 This is it, y'all.
01:07:26 Predictions?
01:07:27 The Strictly may have to go for a 3 here.
01:07:30 I can't see them taking the 2.
01:07:32 Let me know in the chat what you guys think is coming.
01:07:37 I almost just feel like even though Garza's kind of struggling,
01:07:45 I almost feel like you just go back to him.
01:07:47 I feel like he'll get the best look at 3.
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01:07:57 Oh, that's for game.
01:07:58 Oh!
01:08:00 Offensive rebound.
01:08:02 Oh my gosh.
01:08:04 He decided to go for it.
01:08:05 He missed the dunk.
01:08:07 Team EYL can win it.
01:08:09 Team EYL can win it with the bucket.
01:08:13 Williams working out.
01:08:15 Oh my gosh.
01:08:17 Huge miss.
01:08:19 Strictly coming back the other way.
01:08:20 3 wins it, y'all.
01:08:21 There's no way they try a 2 here.
01:08:23 Baisley sizing up.
01:08:30 You got to go pick and roll here.
01:08:33 Baisley just tries to rise up.
01:08:35 Contested.
01:08:36 Offensive rebound.
01:08:38 3, 2, 1.
01:08:40 Oh!
01:08:41 He missed it!
01:08:43 The shot clock went down to 1.
01:08:45 Offensive rebound again.
01:08:48 This is insane.
01:08:50 That 3 would have won it.
01:08:53 They're down 2 right now.
01:08:55 29-20.
01:08:56 Team EYL is winning.
01:08:58 That 3 that just rattled out would have won it.
01:09:02 So they're going to have another try here.
01:09:15 Oh, it's a jump ball, I believe.
01:09:17 Ha ha!
01:09:26 D-train.
01:09:27 Imagine.
01:09:28 Is this a jump ball?
01:09:33 What's happening?
01:09:34 I'm trying to figure it out.
01:09:35 I think they're trying to figure it out.
01:09:37 [inaudible]
01:09:52 Okay, so Isaiah Wong and Ashton Hagan's tip ball right here.
01:09:55 This is big.
01:09:57 Oh!
01:10:00 Team EYL secures it.
01:10:02 They can win it right here.
01:10:04 Who are they going to?
01:10:05 Queen on the wing, working out with Garza.
01:10:08 They got a mismatch potentially on the perimeter.
01:10:10 Queen wants them to get away.
01:10:12 Sighs and Garza up.
01:10:15 Oh, he got a foul!
01:10:17 And that may do it.
01:10:21 Queen could win it with a free throw.
01:10:24 The coach is asking if you can review it.
01:10:29 Free throw wins it.
01:10:34 He's got two shots.
01:10:36 He only has to make one.
01:10:40 The score is 29 to 27.
01:10:42 If you're just coming in, the target score is 30.
01:10:45 So free throw wins it here.
01:10:47 He shot it with his left.
01:10:54 Ha ha!
01:10:55 He shot it with his left.
01:10:58 Ha ha!
01:11:02 Oh my gosh.
01:11:04 He just shot it with his arm pin.
01:11:06 So we got Team EYL versus Team Ball is Life in the finals.
01:11:11 That's coming up next.
01:11:13 Wow.
01:11:15 You kind of hate to see it end off a free throw, but he got fouled.
01:11:19 Here we go, man.
01:11:30 Championship game, Team Ball is Life versus Team EYL.
01:11:34 Uh, how do I remove that?
01:11:56 Okay.
01:11:59 Wait, could you guys not see--
01:12:01 Did you all not see the free throw?
01:12:04 Did you all see the free throw?
01:12:10 [inaudible]
01:12:28 Oh wow.
01:12:30 Whoa, okay.
01:12:31 I didn't know that.
01:12:33 So he shot the free throw with his left hand.
01:12:36 Ha ha!
01:12:37 That's crazy though that y'all didn't see that.
01:12:40 Ha ha!
01:12:58 Oh, okay.
01:13:05 [announcer]
01:13:13 Got a little dance action going here.
01:13:16 Okay.
01:13:21 Stomp the yard.
01:13:25 [announcer]
01:13:40 If you're just coming in as Team Ball is Life versus Team EYL,
01:13:45 I'll read off the roster too if you're just coming in.
01:13:48 So for Team Ball is Life, we drafted Imani Bates, Scalabissier,
01:13:52 Kayvon Harris, Izan Almanza, London Johnson, Javon Johnson,
01:13:57 and Kendris Davis.
01:13:59 And then Team EYL has Ethan Thompson, Ashton Hagans, Oscar Tshibwe,
01:14:05 Alondé Williams, Trevlyn Queen, Dink Pate, and Babakar Saneh.
01:14:21 Y'all are funny.
01:14:23 Yeah, this is the G League All-Star game.
01:14:28 I got you, Preston.
01:14:36 Sorry about that, y'all.
01:14:38 Hagans, I don't know, Alondé or Hagans for MVP that game.
01:14:47 I really don't know.
01:14:49 Hagans really controlled the first half of the game.
01:14:53 But then Williams turned up the second half.
01:15:17 Yeah, I really don't know why Sharif isn't in it.
01:15:20 I don't know why. I don't know what happened.
01:15:22 I don't know if he wasn't able to make the game or if fans didn't vote him in.
01:15:27 I really have no idea, but I would have loved to see him.
01:15:31 Oh, Tshibwe, my bad, my bad.
01:15:34 I like Imani to go crazy in the championship.
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01:15:47 Can we get you for another interview with Jon?
01:16:00 Awesome, thank you.
01:16:01 Alright, they just said I gotta go do an interview,
01:16:04 so I'm gonna put you guys on a Be Right Back screen.
01:16:07 I'll be right back, championship game coming up.
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01:18:17 [Announcer] R.A.B. we are just 9 minutes away from the finals of our famous Wimbledon set.
01:18:27 This is one of the most incredible set I've talked at you.
01:18:30 We have Ball is the Life.
01:18:33 Back now we are against Giraffe Stars.
01:18:36 They are up against EYL right at the line.
01:18:39 And a close one against Team Strickland.
01:18:42 Which means Ball is Life against EYL.
01:18:47 Having about 8 minutes in the game.
01:18:52 We thank you so much for joining us here at the NBA Team League of the Next Game.
01:18:58 Brought to you by HCAC.
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01:26:21 He's having a good showing, which is awesome.
01:26:24 I think he hit the game winner. Kind of controlled the pace for us too.
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01:26:56 Y'all are funny.
01:27:00 I know, if JD was here, him and Imani would have been a movie.
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01:27:10 Alright, it's about that time. It's about that time. Here we go.
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01:28:09 If we can slow down Alonda's Williams and Ashton, we can win.
01:28:15 But they looked sharp last game.
01:28:17 Especially Alonda's, he plays with so much confidence.
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01:28:25 Oscar Sibwe.
01:28:28 He has to. He has to see more cash.
01:28:32 He looks like he's on another level.
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01:28:46 Alright, here we go.
01:28:49 Let's go, Bonnie.
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01:29:01 Scal.
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01:29:08 Love his game.
01:29:12 Watch out for Harris this game. Watch out for eight.
01:29:16 [Clapping]
01:29:19 Alright, here we go.
01:29:23 Get it, boss. Get it.
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01:29:31 Just to let y'all know, I received word. I have to stay in this view.
01:29:35 I know you guys love the full screen view.
01:29:39 But you guys would like us to stay in this view.
01:29:42 If you're upset about that, I'm sorry.
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01:29:50 Let's get it.
01:29:54 Let's get it.
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01:30:03 I think Imani is about to go for...
01:30:06 Under, over Imani, nine and a half points out of 30.
01:30:10 There's only 30 possible points.
01:30:13 Do we like the under or over on Imani for nine and a half?
01:30:17 I'm going over. I'm going over.
01:30:21 I like Imani to go for 12.
01:30:25 Almost half the points. If he gets hot.
01:30:30 Alright, let's lock in y'all.
01:30:33 Team ball is life in the chat. Let's go.
01:30:36 Kind of nervous. Kind of nervous.
01:30:40 Championship game.
01:30:44 Here we go. Tip off.
01:30:48 Yes, Gal. Let's go.
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01:30:57 Yeah, Kendrick swing.
01:31:00 Oh, Imani was going for the backdoor lob there.
01:31:04 Imani wanted that lob.
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01:31:12 I love this guy. I love this guy.
01:31:21 He filled in for JD Davidson.
01:31:26 Every opportunity.
01:31:29 I'm a fan.
01:31:33 Oh, push, push.
01:31:37 We're lucky Alondez didn't hit that.
01:31:41 Oh, Kendrick turned it over.
01:31:45 Oh no, Trev is cash. Short, push.
01:31:49 We got to secure the rebound.
01:31:54 We're not rebounding.
01:31:57 We're not rebounding.
01:32:01 Oh, he missed again. Yes. Let's go.
01:32:05 The score is 3-0. Team ball is life's up.
01:32:09 Swing, swing. Harris.
01:32:13 3-0 still. We're up 3.
01:32:17 Good steal. Push. Imani in transition.
01:32:22 Pull up. Yeah.
01:32:25 Give me three. Shout out to YPK.
01:32:29 Give me three. 6-0. Good start.
01:32:33 Higgins couldn't get it to go. Get the rebound.
01:32:37 He's going to hit.
01:32:41 3-6.
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01:33:04 Rebound. Push.
01:33:08 Imani wants it. He's calling for it.
01:33:12 He's got it. He's pulling up again. Nope.
01:33:17 8-3.
01:33:20 What did we say? Over 9.5? He's got 5 so far.
01:33:24 8-3. We're up.
01:33:28 Target score is 30 again.
01:33:32 Queens. Step back.
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01:33:45 We are catching up. We got a rebound.
01:33:48 Oh man.
01:33:52 Y'all are funny.
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01:34:00 8-3. We're up right now.
01:34:04 If you just tuned in, this is the championship of the G League.
01:34:08 Up next game. Lob.
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01:34:24 We got a rebound.
01:34:28 I know it's an All-Star game, but I'm over here sitting behind this desk like I really want them to win.
01:34:33 Bad. I'm over here stressing. They're just chilling.
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01:34:45 It is an Oscar rebound show.
01:34:49 Free throws count as 2, so it's 8-5 now.
01:34:53 Oh. We got a foul coming down the floor.
01:34:57 Or a reset of the shot clock.
01:35:01 Let's see if they go back to Omani again.
01:35:05 He wants it. He's tucked over in the right corner.
01:35:10 Harris couldn't get it.
01:35:13 Omani, pump fake. Floater.
01:35:17 He's got 7. He's going over.
01:35:21 [Crowd noise]
01:35:25 He's going over. Trev and...
01:35:29 Oh, good putback. We have to get Omani on, guys.
01:35:35 But it is just an All-Star game.
01:35:39 Oh, no. I thought it was in. Good putback.
01:35:42 We're up. Score update. We're up 12-7.
01:35:46 Target score. Target score 30.
01:35:50 No, don't put me in. Don't put me in. This is a championship. We want to win.
01:35:56 Omani has the last 7.
01:36:00 [Crowd noise]
01:36:03 Right?
01:36:07 Hand off. Re-screen.
01:36:10 Oh.
01:36:14 Did that get tipped? Oh.
01:36:18 It happens.
01:36:22 Yeah, it's a little bit...
01:36:28 We got to box out. We got to box out. First and foremost.
01:36:34 Oh, my gosh.
01:36:37 I don't know what it looks like on camera, but...
01:36:41 Williams is so smooth with the dribble. That has to be...
01:36:47 [Crowd noise]
01:36:51 Oh. We're up 12-7. Score update.
01:37:03 Good hand. That's off his knee. That's off white. It's off white.
01:37:06 Good call, ref.
01:37:10 These are G League guys. David, no YouTube guys. Just straight G League-ers.
01:37:19 This is the G League up next. It's the All-Star game for the G League.
01:37:23 It's a tournament, and this is a championship. Good shot.
01:37:27 Kevon Harris. Let's go, man. Let's go.
01:37:32 Let's go. 14-7.
01:37:35 Y'all, we're kind of coasting right now in the championship.
01:37:40 This was a perfectly constructed roster.
01:37:45 Hopefully, I don't get clipped and EYL comes back and beats us.
01:37:52 I wish I could hear the huddle right now.
01:38:01 It's got to be Imani for the game winner.
01:38:04 Because it's a target score and there has to be a game winner,
01:38:08 I'm really hoping that Imani hits a three.
01:38:12 [Crowd noise]
01:38:16 [Announcer]
01:38:19 [Buzzer]
01:38:23 [Buzzer]
01:38:27 [Buzzer]
01:38:31 [Buzzer]
01:38:35 [Buzzer]
01:38:39 Here we go. 14-7. We're up.
01:38:44 We're 30.
01:38:47 [Laughs] Facts, Jason. Facts.
01:38:51 Score is 14-7.
01:39:05 Team Ball's Life is winning.
01:39:10 Yeah. EYL has gotten a lot of offensive rebounds, kickouts,
01:39:15 and they're just not able to capitalize off the three.
01:39:19 Oscar made the free throw. I think there was a tech.
01:39:23 But, okay, that only counts as one.
01:39:27 EYL has had their chances. Some really good looks from three.
01:39:31 We've gotten lucky.
01:39:35 But the pace just picked up. There's more effort right now.
01:39:39 So we're about to see better basketball.
01:39:42 That was a good feed. She-Wit with the dunk. Cut it to four.
01:39:46 We're up 14-10.
01:39:50 Oh, no. We're good.
01:39:54 Back cut by Scal. Good finish. 16-10.
01:39:58 [Buzzer]
01:40:02 Scal LeBissier, fun fact, we got him in the third round somehow.
01:40:07 He was a lottery pick, if I'm not mistaken, at one point.
01:40:10 If Imani Millie rocked her game, I would cease to exist.
01:40:18 That would just be so crazy.
01:40:22 No way Imani knows what the Millie rock is. No way.
01:40:27 Should I go tell him, y'all? That would be crazy.
01:40:36 [Buzzer]
01:40:39 [Buzzer]
01:40:43 [Buzzer]
01:40:47 D-Wolf said, "Imani is most definitely a future Cavalier."
01:40:51 Donovan Mitchell even said it in an interview.
01:40:55 How do y'all think Imani would fit in with the Cavs?
01:40:59 [Buzzer]
01:41:04 Yeah, David, I got to introduce myself to him yesterday.
01:41:08 Super cool, man. Super humble, but kind of just a funny, carefree guy.
01:41:14 [Buzzer]
01:41:16 Really cool dude, though. Really cool dude. Really chill.
01:41:19 All of these guys are, honestly. I got to introduce myself to a few of them.
01:41:23 They're just really humble, hard-working dudes.
01:41:29 [Buzzer]
01:41:33 16-10, we're up.
01:41:36 Shibwe with the ball screen.
01:41:39 Drop coverage. Clean kicks to Alande. Couldn't get it.
01:41:44 Shibwe just has a million rebounds.
01:41:48 I mean, eventually they're going to get an offensive rebound kick out, Tre Ball.
01:41:55 16-13, we're up three.
01:41:59 [Buzzer]
01:42:04 Scowl for three. Let's get it.
01:42:08 Let's go. 19-13.
01:42:11 Let's finish strong, fellas.
01:42:14 Just eliminate second chance points, and we'll be good.
01:42:19 Oh, he grabbed it. Scowl's pushing.
01:42:23 [Buzzer]
01:42:27 Oh my gosh. Ooh, turnover.
01:42:30 [Buzzer]
01:42:34 [Buzzer]
01:42:38 [Buzzer]
01:42:42 [Buzzer]
01:42:46 [Buzzer]
01:42:49 I agree. Imani to the Cavs. Petition. Imani to the Cavs.
01:42:56 [Buzzer]
01:42:59 Shibwe. Oh, rip, rip, rip.
01:43:07 Scowl's not happy with the call.
01:43:10 I was right here. That definitely went off Shibwe's knee.
01:43:15 But I'm not biased, right?
01:43:18 I am. I want us to win.
01:43:23 [Buzzer]
01:43:26 Another offensive rebound for UIL. Oh man.
01:43:30 If we lose, it's because of second chance points. 19-15.
01:43:34 [Buzzer]
01:43:38 Challenge the call.
01:43:44 Johnson, tray ball. That's a shooter. We drafted him just to shoot Tracys.
01:43:51 21-15.
01:43:53 Higgins for three. That's big, man. That's big.
01:44:02 That's a big answer. 21-18. I knew it wasn't going to be this easy.
01:44:07 Scowl, slip. Oh, that's off our foot.
01:44:13 21-18. We're up three. Target score is 30 if you're just coming in.
01:44:20 This is the championship game.
01:44:22 Oh no. Oh no. Oh my gosh. 21-21.
01:44:41 Come on, man.
01:44:45 Come on, man.
01:44:47 We need a good shot here. The pace has definitely picked up. The effort is up.
01:44:58 The effort's up. It's winning time. 21-21.
01:45:02 Higgins is dancing down the floor. Oh my gosh.
01:45:13 Oh man. Oh man. Higgins is heating up. Oh my gosh.
01:45:21 We're down three now. 24-21. Target score 30.
01:45:38 Coach Lowkey looked a little bit pissed, so maybe they'll tighten up here and try to finish this game out.
01:45:44 We're down three now, though.
01:45:48 Ah.
01:45:50 What's up, VIP? Yeah. Yeah.
01:45:55 All right, fans. We've got a close game.
01:46:00 It seems to have separated by three points. First team to turn, you lose it.
01:46:07 This is for all the rivals. Easy. Get ready.
01:46:15 All right, here we go. Down three.
01:46:21 Let's go.
01:46:25 All right, here we go.
01:46:29 Down three.
01:46:33 Let's go.
01:46:49 Down three.
01:46:53 Down screen action.
01:46:59 Three screen for Scowl. Scowl was to shoot.
01:47:05 Oh no. Turned it over.
01:47:10 EYL ball. We're down three. Yeah, that's Ashton Higgins.
01:47:17 We desperately need a stop here. Definitely cannot allow a three.
01:47:24 Pull up clean and one. Oh no.
01:47:40 If he makes this, it'll be 27-21.
01:47:46 Flat ball screen. I think they're going to a flat ball screen right here.
01:48:05 27-21. Target score 30. Next time EYL gets the ball, they can end the game with a three and win the championship.
01:48:13 Oh, he's got it on a string. Kick to Amani. Amani for three.
01:48:20 Offense rebound, Scowl. Amani's open on the wing. Off left.
01:48:27 EYL can win it here with a three.
01:48:32 Higgins has a lot of space. He's working out on Amani.
01:48:40 Shibuye sets a ball screen. Shibuye slips off to the corner for game.
01:48:47 Nothing. Queen with offensive rebound. Swing to Higgins.
01:48:52 They can finish this game. This wins it. Yes. Yes, yes. We're still alive. 27-21.
01:49:00 Amani trailing. Came off his hand weird.
01:49:06 And now EYL is going to search for a good one. They're slowing it down.
01:49:12 Oh my gosh. Watch out. Oh my gosh.
01:49:19 No, he has stupid bounce. He has stupid bounce.
01:49:30 Uh oh. 29-21.
01:49:36 Target score 30. Next point wins for EYL.
01:49:41 Shibuye, another foul though. Another foul though.
01:49:48 The target score. The target score really.
01:49:56 I understand calling a foul a foul. A foul is a foul.
01:50:00 But it makes it so much more exciting when there's a game winning shot.
01:50:05 Let me not be salty though because we just lost them to a good sport.
01:50:09 Shout out to team EYL. If Shibuye hits a free throw here, they win.
01:50:16 Game time.
01:50:21 GG's. GG's. It was fun guys. Thanks for hanging out.
01:50:27 That's tough though. That's tough.
01:50:33 Final score 30-21. Shout out to all the teams.
01:50:39 Team Strictly, team EYL for winning it. And team Giraffe Stars.
01:50:50 No, I love the target score. I love the target score.
01:50:54 I just love seeing a shot go in for the last one.
01:50:59 But you got to call a foul I guess. It's just tough.
01:51:04 But shout out to team EYL. That was a lot of fun.
01:51:10 Appreciate y'all for tuning in.
01:51:15 I love seeing y'all support all the guys on team Ballas Life and also just in the G League.
01:51:20 So keep supporting them. Make sure you subscribe to the Ballas Life channel.
01:51:24 And yeah, I appreciate you guys. GG's. GG's in the chat man. GG's.
01:51:29 It's still team Ballas Life.
01:51:33 But that's pretty much it. I'm signing out.
01:51:36 Appreciate y'all. God bless. Have a good day.