Recap

This game was definitely the least interesting of the two, missing the stars and the cache of the first game. It played out like it too. The game was close early due to missed shots and turnovers. Pink was able to pull away mid-game and hold that lead for the rest of the game thanks to some big 3’s.

Off-season rumors swirled that former all-league performer Grant was in jeopardy of retiring. Team Black is thanking their lucky stars he didn’t Grant finished with a hefty 17/15 double-double and was GAPES 3rd highest rated player of week 1. Jon U. was very efficient shooting from the floor (8/16) but gave his team not much else. Team Black welcomed football/American football star Pauly J. into Grinders this year. Early on Pauly looked like it had been a while since he’s seen a basketball but like the dominant CrossFit athlete he is, adjusted and finished solidly with 7 boards and 6 assists (don’t look at his shooting line). I’m not sure Team Black knows what sport they’re playing as they have another guy who only uses his feet. Mike Benjamin (Worm) is back and is looking like his pretty self. I hope he continues to look good, cause his play was rusty……at best. Worm’s 2/9 shooting performance was a tough pill for Black to overcome. He did chip in (unlike Jon) with 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.

Team Pink is a powderkeg of hatred, anger, animosity, ego, and annoyance. The betting line on a major team blowup is set for week 4 (take the under). Richie hates Cole. Cole hates Richie. Richie hates Ford. Cole hates Ford. Ford “locks down” Jeff May. Jeff May knows Ford blows. Team ignores Ford. And then there’s Jon. Pink won for the mere fact that they lived by the “3-ball corner pocket”. When that shot isn’t falling, what will they do? My guess is keep chucking bricks and talking -ish. May God have mercy on their souls.