Tag: 3rd Division

TDL Winter 2017 Playoff Preview (D1, D2, D3)

(1) SPAGHETTI RAMEN vs (5) NY DYNASTY

D1 WN Playoffs (Semifinals) – Thursday, March 23, 7pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
This is always the team to beat in D3 but SPAGHETTI RAMEN were short-handed last season in the title game when they lost their first D3 title game to SKL. They will short-handed again today, but (G) Leuis Ng will be there. And sometimes, that’s all they really need to win.
SPR
6-1

55-52
DYN
4-4		 NY DYNASTY is a team we knew would find a way to get back to the semis. They haven’t always looked great–SPR dismantled them in the reg season–but in tight games, they’ve found ways to win with some veteran savvy. Only this time, they’re playing a proven champion.
Key Player: Leuis Ng

He does it all, multi-time MVP, blah blah blah. At this point, you know what you’re gonna get from Ng, You should have the scouting report, but can you stop him? Probably not.

 Pos: G
13.4 ppg
7.6 rpg
6.4 apg
Pos: G
27.3 ppg
5.9 3pg
3.1 rpg		 Key Player: Quinn Hood

Chu is the most dangerous shooter in D3 and when he’s efficient, his team has found ways to win. This is not a team that will dominate on D. So, Chu’s shooting is a huge asset. 

(4) JUSTICE LEAGUE vs (5) OPTION A

D1 WN Playoffs (1st Round) – Thursday, March 23, 8pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
JUSTICE LEAGUE is the best of the second tier of teams in D1. And they have the best chance of keeping up with the contenders offensively. If this team gets hot from three, they can certainly beat any team from 4 down. And despite their size, they scrap pretty well on D, too.
JLA
3-4

56-55
OPA
2-5		 If JLA needs to make 3FGs to beat the Top 3, then OPTION A needs consistency in the paint. This team has plenty of size, and (F) Haris Ahmed is a great, versatile big. But with (C) Pablo Salcedo out to injury, Ahmed needs to dominate the paint more than he has..
Key Player: Maxwell Ruffin

Versatile on both ends of the court, Ruffin can do everything for JLA. But the key to their success is whether he is hitting his three. When he is, it makes him that much more effective off the bounce and setting up his teammates.

 Pos: G/F
14.7 ppg
10.3 rpg
3.1 apg
Pos: F/C
15 ppg
8.6 rpg
1.9 spg		 Key Player: Haris Ahmed

Ahmed is rangy, mobile defender that can shut down the paint on D, but tends to drift to the perimeter on offense. He can shoot the three, needs to use it as a supplementary instead of a primary weapon. OPA needs him in the paint.

(4) DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF vs (5) NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE

D2 WN Playoffs (1st Round) – Thursday, March 23, 9pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Great turnaround for DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF this season but now it’s playoff time and we’ll see just how much they’ve come along. This is a big, physical team that, if slow, plays with no lack of effort. Win or lose, you’ll get a full effort from this group.
DPY
5-2

58-56
NGC
3-4		 NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE is one of those veteran teams that’s always ready to turn it on the playoffs. But they’re also not getting any younger. This isn’t the same dominant Gritty of the past, but they can still get it done with savvy play and one hot shooter.
Key Player: Kali Pearson

Pearson has gotten better as the season has gone on. He is a physical play-maker that can do a little of everything for his team. His Achilles heel might be his FT shooting, but that’s the same for all of DPY.

 Pos: G/F
14.1 ppg
6.6 rpg
4.1 apg
Pos: G
13.9 ppg
3.1 3pg
3.1 apg		 Key Player: David Chu

Chu is perennially one of D2’s best 3-point threats, though NGC hasn’t quite figured out how to best use him so far this season. But he is the one player most capable of carrying NGC on offense.

TDL Winter 2017 Playoff Preview (D2 & D3)

(4) 30-FOR-30 vs (5) NY DYNASTY

D3 Playoffs (1st Round) – Tuesday, March 21, 7:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
It has not been the prettiest season for 30-FOR-30 after an impressive run last season, but they managed to get back to the playoffs. Scoring has been 30Fs biggest weakness, but a solid, aggressive defense just might be enough to get them into the next round. Capt (F) Adam Wang will have to find his jumper though.
30F
3-4

45-43
DYN
3-4		 There is no team more reliant on its back court than NY DYNASTY. At their best, they can score with anyone, but when they’re off the mark it can get ugly. DYN hasn’t had the same defensive chemistry they had last season, but crafty veteran play might just be enough to get them out of the first round.
Key Player: Ezekial Kim

Kim is a beast on the offensive glass, and an able paint protector. He has not dominated offensively as much as he’d like, but he is 30F’s leading scorer and most efficient shooter.

 Pos: C
11.0 ppg
11.5 rpg
1.0 bpg
Pos: G
27.3 ppg
5.9 3pg
3.1 apg		 Key Player: David Chu

The D3 scoring champion will fill it up if you don’t mark him early and on every play. And DYN has no problem with going to him play after play. He is their catalyst on offense. 

(2) SKILLSHARE vs (6) GAME OF ZONES

D3 Playoffs (Semifinals) – Tuesday, March 21, 8:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
SKILLSHARE is the D3’s biggest and deepest team, led by two Top 5 players in (G) Elliott Curtis and (F) Scott Sullivan. But it was GOZ who upset them in the regular season in a baffling loss. We don’t expect SKL to duplicate that effort, this is a revenge game now.
SKL
4-3

56-51
GOZ
2-5		 They just squeaked into the playoffs but here they are. GAME OF ZONES has reached the semifinals with an upset win over NYE. They got balanced scoring from their best four in the win. (G) Tommy Zheng is still a big weapon for them, but don’t underestimate their D. 
Key Player: Elliott Curtis

If we could fit two guys here, we would. Sullivan is just as important as Curtis, but as the PG, Curtis is also one of D3’s headiest players. He always gives his team a chance to win with his decision-making.

 Pos: G
13.7 ppg
4.4 rpg
5.7 apg
Pos: G
18.5 ppg
4.0 rpg
1.5 spg		 Key Player: Tommy Zheng

A solid shooter, and able to attack the basket with great speed, Zheng is GOZ’s best offensive weapon. He’s also great at getting to the FT, and converting, which makes GOZ clutch at the end of games.

(3) JUNKIES vs (6) GUARD ME MAYBE

D2 Playoffs (1st Round) – Thursday, March 21, 9:30pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
Make no mistake, the JUNKIES are a contender, but they’re often at the mercy of who available. They aren’t very fast outside of the back court, but they have great size, and (F) Mark Promax has been a defensive stalwart. This team has all the pieces it needs to win it all.
JUN
5-2

65-59
GMM
2-5		 GUARD ME MAYBE lit up JUN in the latter’s season opener with their best game of the season. And that’s where their paths diverged. Sharp-shooter (G) Tommy Wong just hasn’t had the touch this season, but if he and (G) Kento Kato ges hot, an upset is certainly possible.
Key Player: Allen Granowski 

Granowski it the biggest player left in D2 now, but he spends more of his time shooting outside the paint. Which isn’t to say he’s allergic to it. He’s D3’s most dominant rebounder, and his work on the glass will be integral vs GMM’s shooters.

 Pos: F
13.8 ppg
12.3 rpg
3.2 apg
Pos: G
11.4 ppg
3.2 3pg
3.4 rpg		 Key Player: Tommy Wong

For whatever reason, Wong hasn’t had his best season. And with key players out of the GUARD ME MAYBE lineup, his team needed him to carry the load. But here they are in a single-elim playoff, where anything could happen.

TDL Winter 2017 Playoff Preview (D3 & Premier)

(3) NYCE vs (6) GAME OF ZONES

D3 Playoffs (1st Round) – Wednesday, March 15, 7pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
NYCE has a big, tough, and physical front court that can dominate a game on the defensive end. What they can get offensively from their guards is usually what determines if they can win the game. If NYCE can slow the pace down and use their advantage in the paint, they are the favorites to advance to the semis. 
NYE
4-3

46-42
GOZ
2-5		 In their regular season meeting, it looked like GAME OF ZONES had it won until NYE’s late comeback to steal it. That was one of GOZ’s best games as a team, and (G) Tommy Zheng wasn’t even on the floor. This is a scrappy team that will put up the effort, and Zheng gives them the dynamic scorer they need.
Key Player: D. Cunningham

NYE (F) DaVaughn Cunningham is the team’s best defensive player, and he controls the game on that end. He can also score, and has made some big shots this season in crunch time. NYCE’s chances start with his all-around play.

 Pos: F
10.1 ppg
8.3 rpg
2.1 bpg
Pos: G
18.5 ppg
4.0 rpg
1.5 spg		 Key Player: Tommy Zheng

It took awhile for Zheng to join the GOZ roster as he recovered from an early season injury, but he was a perfect fit as soon as he stepped on the floor. He’s the play-maker they have need all season. His speed and shooting can force big mismatches. 

(3) F.K.A.L.J.S vs (6) TEAM COLISEUM

Premier Playoffs (1st Round) – Wednesday, March 15, 8pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
F.K.A.L.J.S. just played COL last week and it went to the last shot. They survived, despite not playing well in their last 2 gms. That tends to fluctuate with their roster, which is always short-handed. If (G) David Kalema and (F) Tom Killiam are there, FKA has serious firepower. And (C) Mike Holsey‘s defensive presence is key. If any of these guys are missing, it might be 50/50 here.
FKA
4-3

66-61
COL
2-5		 The record is not strong, but TEAM COLISEUM has played better as of late. (F/C) Michael Hickman is a defensive force in the paint, and their offense has picked up with (F) Jimmy Noel and (G) Kashean Allston giving (G) Landon Glover some support on the wings. If they keep up their strong play, this might be a case of a team getting hot at just the right time.
Key Player: Tom Killiam

Killiam is an athletic forward who is as adept at finishing in transition as he is elevating to hit the jumper. It’s his athleticism that gets him open shots, they’re mostly indefensible. If he gets hot, he can put up a lot of points in this game.

 Pos: F
25.3 ppg
7.0 rpg
3.3 apg
Pos: G
18.4 ppg
10.6 rpg
3.4 apg		 Key Player: Landon Glover

The veteran Glover is arguably the Premier’s most versatile guard, but the 3’s & FTs haven’t been going in as much this season, both of which are go-tos for Glover late in games. This could be fatigue for doing so much, but it’s all or nothing now.

(4) TEAM SIX vs (5) WE HAD GAME

Premier Playoffs (1st Round) – Wednesday, March 15, 9pm at Fashion HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
This hasn’t been TEAM SIX‘s most focused season. The former champs and perennial contenders seem to have been looking ahead to playoffs all season. Now they’re here, and it’s now or never to start opening it up. They certainly have the roster to do it. (G) Brett Swanson can heat up at any moment and rookie (G) BJ Davis has given them a player with an extra gear this season.
SIX
4-3

65-66
WHG
4-3		 This is a demonstrably better team, but nevertheless, WE HAD GAME is back in the 5 seed. Part of that has to do with key players being out, their top 2 scorers have played only 3 games each. But, at full strength, WHG is still a serious contender. New faces (G) Jordan Schultz and (G) Zack Simmons add knock down range and savvy to a team that was already solid on that front.
Key Player: P. McClelland

McClelland has had some games in which he has looked unstoppable this season, but like his team overall, it just hasn’t been very consistent. Still, the match-ups should bend in his favor, so if he can heat up in this game, it could be his world.

 Pos: F
15.4 ppg
4.8 rpg
0.6 spg
Pos: F
27.3 ppg
5.0 rpg
2.0 apg		 Key Player: Ezra Ritchin

You wouldn’t know it to look at him, but Ritchin is the most relentless scorer in the Premier. He just keeps attacking you in the paint and he can also hit the 3. Ritchin’s FG efficiency is through the roof, and to top it all off, he’s a feisty defender, too.

TDL Winter 2017 Week 9 Player Awards

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G) DAVID KALEMA (F.K.A.L.J.S)

22.5 ppg, 2 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 1.5 spg points in 2 games
Runner-up: (G) Landon Glover (COL) 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) MICHAEL HICKMAN (TEAM COLISEUM)

16 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ernest Jackson (COL) 11.5 rpg, 4 spg, 0.5 bpg in 2 games

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Michael Hickman (COL) 12 points, 16 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) DAVID KALEMA (F.K.A.L.J.S)

22.5 ppg, 2 3pg, 5.5 rpg, 1.5 spg points in 2 games
Runner-up: (G) Kashean Allston (COL) 25 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Kashean Allston (COL) 25-7-1-1-2
Pat Armstrong (DYN) 27-8-2-2-1
Michael Hickman (COL) 12-16-1-1-5
S. McKiernan (DYN) 9-11-1-2-3
Mike Salerno (FKA) 9-4-9-6-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Kalema (FKA) 30, Pat Armstrong (DYN) 27
3FG: Connor Gach (FKA) 5, Ren Hsieh (DYN) 3
REB: Michael Hickman (COL) 16, [2 players] 14
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 14, Mike Salerno (FKA) 9
STL: Mike Salerno (FKA) 6, Ernest Jackson (COL) 5
BLK: Michael Hickman (COL) 5, [2 players] 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

37 points, 19 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Zach Moretti (HON) 23 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MO THOMPSON (ALL NET)

2 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) David Hsiung (HON) 4 rebounds, 3 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

37 points, 19 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) JERRELL LAWRENCE (ALL NET)

10 points, 2 3FGs, 8 rebounds
Runner-up: (F) Mo Thompson (ALL) 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 blocks 

The High-5 Club

Kieran Brennan (TOP) 5-8-3-1-1
Rich Chang (HON) 2-11-5-1-1
Jin Hong (SPA) 9-9-2-1-1
Ibu LeGrande (ASN) 10-12-5-1-1
Mo Thompson (ALL) 10-2-2-2-3

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Song (SPA) 37, Zach Moretti (HON) 23
3FG: Mawell Ruffin (JLA) 4, [4 players] 3
 REB: Young Song (SPA) 19, Ibu LeGrande (ASN) 12
AST: Mark Lee (SPA) 7, Kieran Brennan (TOP) 6
STL: David Hsiung (HON), Polo Mendez (ALL) 3
BLK: Mo Thompson (ALL) 3, [4 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Eugene Kravits (JUN) 18 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) MARK PROMAX (JUNKIES)

6 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Jay McFarlane (DPY) 11 rebounds, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JAY MCFARLANE (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Allen Granowski (JUN) 5 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) KALI PEARSON (DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF)

23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Eugene Kravits (JUN) 18 points, 4 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Allen Granowski (JUN) 5-12-6-2-1
Chung Lee (JUN) 10-3-2-3-1
Mark Promax (JUN) 17-6-2-5-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Kali Pearson (DPY) 23, David Chu (NGC) 20
3FG: David Chu (NGC) 6, Eugene Kravits (JUN) 4
REB: Allen Granowski (JUN) 12, Jay McFarlane (DPY) 11
AST: Allen Granowski, Eugene Kravits (JUN) 6
STL: Mark Promax (JUN) 5, Bada Hong (NGC) 4
BLK: Jay MacFarlane (DPY) 4, [4 players] 1

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

25 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Tommy Zheng (GOZ) 20 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

N/A

 
Runner-up:

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) KEVIN CHONG (GAME OF ZONES)

9 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 10 points, 15 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TRISTAN MASS-ELLIS (NYCE)

14 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Kevin Chong (GOZ) 9 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Kevin Chong (GOZ) 9-12-1-2-1
Tristan Mass-Ellis (NYE) 14-1-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 25, Tommy Zheng (GOZ) 20
3FG: DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 2, 
REB: Ezekial Kim (30F) 15, Kevin Chong (GOZ) 12
AST: Adam Wang (30F) 5, [3 players] 3
STL: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 3, [3 players] 2
BLK: DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 2, [3 players] 1

TDL Winter 2017 Week 8 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) DYLAN RAFFERTY (STRANGER TEAM)

28 points, 6 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (F) Erik Jerrard (ADG) 16 points, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) TYLER WELLS (SK WAR DOG)

4 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (F) Chris Tsatsis (STM) 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ERIK JERRARD (ADAM D GAMBLERS)

16 points, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Mark Promax (LMA) 16 points, 16 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) PHIL THOMAS (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

15 points, 3 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Christian Jordan (LIZ) 19 points, 3 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 3 assists

The High-5 Club

Erik Jerrard (ADG) 16-22-1-2-1
Tet Lin (LMA) 8-4-4-2-1
Mark Promax (LMA) 16-16-3-2-1
Phil Thomas (NFZ) 15-6-1-1-2
Chris Tsatsis (STM) 5-6-5-2-2
Sean Zhang (SKW) 2-5-2-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Dylan Rafferty (STM) 28, Mathew Joshy (LMA) 22
3FG: Dylan Rafferty (STM) 6, [4 players] 3
REB: Erik Jerrard (ADG) 22, Mark Promax (LMA) 16
AST: Eddie Rooker (ADG) 6, [3 players] 5
STL: Tyler Wells (SKW) 6, Chung Lee (LMA) 4
BLK: [5 players] 2, [9 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) CHRIS YOUN (GRITTY FOB CITY)

19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Philip Thomas (NFZ) 15 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) VICTOR CHIA (GRITTY FOB CITY)

8 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Marvin Chu (NFZ) 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) PHIL THOMAS (NO FLY ZONE OG)

15 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Nick Abrapour (WOL) 19 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) PHIL THOMAS (NO FLY ZONE OG)

15 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Ryan Chong (SPR) 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (FOB) 7-8-3-1-5
Ryan Chong (SPR) 18-7-2-4-1
Steve Chung (FOB) 18-5-1-1-1
Jin Bae Kim (TAP) 11-9-1-2-1
Louis Konig (TAP) 4-6-3-1-1
Dave Liu (TAP) 9-6-2-1-1
Noah Scovronick (TEA) 27-14-2-1-2
Philip Thomas (NFZ) 15-18-4-3-3
Chris Youn (FOB) 19-8-7-4-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Noah Scovronick (TEA) 27, David Chu (SXP) 25
3FG: David Chu (SXP) 6, [3 players] 4
REB: Philip Thomas (NFZ) 18, Noah Scovronick (TEA) 14
AST: Chris Youn (FOB) 7, Nakami Morrison (NYU) 6
STL: Nick Abrapour (WOL), Will Chu (TAP) 5
BLK: Victor Chia (FOB) 5, Marvin Chu (NFZ) 4

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) MIGUEL MELBOURNE (STREET DREAMS)

28 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Daniel Mosley (JPU) 23 points, 19 rebounds, 1 assist

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(C) JOSH SMITH (THE BLOUSES)

15 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Eddie Tsao (PAN) 4 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) DANIEL MOSLEY (JAPAN UNITED)

23 points, 19 rebounds, 1 assist
Runner-up: (F) Joe Watana (LIF) 12 rebounds, 1 steal

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DANNY FENG (THE CRUSTACEANS)

20 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Mark Feeney (BLO) 17 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

The High-5 Club

Danny Feng (CRU) 20-8-1-1-3
Leo Fu (PAN) 16-2-1-2-1
Bryan Plunkett (LIF) 10-7-1-3-1
Josh Smith (BLO) 3-15-2-1-3
Felix Zhang (GOO) 9-11-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Miguel Melbourne (STR) 28, Daniel Mosley (JPU) 23
3FG: Danny Feng (CRU), [2 players] 4
REB: Daniel Mosley (JPU) 19, Josh Smith (BLO) 15
AST: Osamu Tanigawa (JPU) 10, Ben Wang (PAN) 8
STL: Eddie Tsao (PAN) 5, Zhongzheng Hao (PAN) 4
BLK: Danny Feng (CRU), Josh Smith (BLO) 3

TDL Winter 2017 Week 8 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(G/F) JORDAN SCHULTZ (WE HAD GAME)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 9 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Martin Brusewitz (GMM) 30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

9 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Michael Hickman (COL) 14 rebounds, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) JACOB BRATMAN (WE HAD GAME)

19 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Martin Brusewitz (GMM) 30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) JORDAN SCHULTZ (WE HAD GAME)

22 points, 4 3FGs, 9 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Jacob Bratman (WHG) 19 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals

The High-5 Club

Jacob Bratman (WHG) 4-15-2-2-1
M. Brusewitz (GMM) 30-13-1-3-2
Will Haile (DYN) 8-9-2-4-2
Sam Marshall (SIX) 17-5-1-1-1
S. McKiernan (DYN) 16-7-8-1-3
Jordan Schultz (WHG) 22-1-9-1-2
Eric Wenig (GMM) 2-7-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Martin Brusewitz (GMM) 30, [3 players] 22
3FG: Parker McClelland (SIX) 5, Jordan Schultz (WHG) 4
REB: Jacob Bratman (WHG) 16, [2 players] 14
AST: Jordan Schultz (WHG) 9, [2 players] 7
STL: Will Haile (DYN) 4, [5 players] 3
BLK: Michael Hickman (COL) 5, [2 players] 3

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F/C) CHRIS SAMUELS (ALL NET)

17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 20 points, 11 rebounds, 4 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F/C) CHRIS SAMUELS (ALL NET)

10 rebounds, 4 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F/C) RICH CHANG (HONEY BADGERS)

11 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (G) Alex Tsay (HON) 11 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F/C) CHRIS SAMUELS (ALL NET)

17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 5 blocks
Runner-up: (F/C) Haris Ahmed (OPA) 16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

The High-5 Club

Jason Canidate (ALL) 5-5-2-1-1
Anderson Garcia (JLA) 9-3-2-1-1
Jin Hong (SPA) 10-2-3-4-1
Chris Samuels (ALL) 17-10-1-4-5
Rigo Sargeant (ASN) 7-11-2-1-1
Alex Tsay (HON) 11-9-4-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Song (SPA) 20, Chris Samuels (ALL) 17
3FG: Ian Yu (ASN) 5, Wilson Lew (ASN) 4
 REB: Rich Chang (HON) 17, Ibrahim LeGrande (ASN) 15
AST: Wilson Lew (ASN) 8, [2 players] 6
STL: Leon Chu (SPA), Joe Rodriguez (ALL) 5
BLK: Chris Samuels (ALL) 5, [5 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) EKE SINGH (NY DYNASTY)

25 points, 8 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Carson Yiu (DYN) 24 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) CARSON YIU (NY DYNASTY)

11 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Allen Granowski (JUN) 15 rebounds, 4 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) DREW CHEN (NY DYNASTY)

7 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Allen Granowski (JUN) 16 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G) EUGENE KRAVITS (JUNKIES)

16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F) Greg Martin (JUN) 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 14-6-3-2-1
Jiwon Kim (NGC) 4-7-2-1-1
Louis Konig (GMM) 2-6-3-2-1
Chung Lee (JUN) 4-7-1-1-2
Mark Promax (JUN) 2-7-1-1-2
Chris Seerveld (DYN) 19-5-4-1-1
Carson Yiu (DYN) 24-11-4-5-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Eke Singh (DYN) 25, Carson Yiu (DYN) 24
3FG: Eke Singh (DYN) 8, Chris Seerveld (DYN) 5
REB: Allen Granowski (JUN) 15, Brent Clayton (JAM) 14
AST: Drew Chen (DYN) 11, James Han (JAM) 6
STL: Carson Yiu (DYN) 5, [4 players] 4
BLK: Chung Lee, Mark Promax (JUN) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) DAVID CHU (NY DYNASTY)

39 points, 9 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (G) Leuis Ng (SPR) 19 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

9 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Kareem Fung (NYE) 4 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G) LEUIS NG (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

19 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists
Runner-up: (F) Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

N/A

 
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

D. Cunningham (NYE) 9-9-1-3-3
Mike Hamane (SKL) 7-3-2-3-1
Lijo Kochupaul (DYN) 4-8-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 39, Leuis Ng (SPR) 19
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 9, Elliott Curtis (SKL) 4
REB: [3 players] 9, [2 players] 8
AST: Ren Hsieh (DYN) 9, [2 players] 7
STL: Kareem Fung (NYE) 5, Eden Chuang (DYN) 4
BLK: DaVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 3, 

TDL Winter 2017 Week 7 Power Rankings

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) SKW 3-1 SK WAR DOG played only one game in the past three weeks due to schedule adjustments, but it was a win so they’ll hold onto the top spot for now.
2 (=) NFZ 4-1 Looks like YUNG NO FLY ZONE is hitting their stride. With balanced scoring from all positions, they haven’t needed (F) Michael Reding to play hero ball. Like SKW, they have a lot of weapons they can go to.
3 (+2) ADG 4-2 ADAM D GAMBLERS have appeared to turn the corner as well, winning 3 of their last 4. This is the best defense in D1, and (F) Richard Schuler had a break out game last week with 26 pts, a season-high.
4 (-1) LIZ 2-2 Not sure what to make of THE LIZARDS just yet. (G) Joe Zenz puts up solid numbers, but they don’t seem to get enough scoring yet to win consistently. Getting (F) Nat Schacht to more games might help.
5 (+1) SKK 2-3 Just when it seemed like SHAWN KEMP’S KIDS’ season was going down the drain, they got a huge win over LMA last week. There are a bunch of teams at spots 4-7 with similar records, so one more win might not be enough. Win out to be safe.
6 (-2)
LMA		 1-3 LACE’O MY ASO was regarded as a contender coming into the season, with a fully loaded roster. But for whatever reason, the wins just haven’t fallen their way like they did last season. Maybe teams see them coming now, but with 3 games left, they still have a chance to turn it around.
7 (=) STM 2-2 Mathematically, STRANGER TEAM is in a better position than the #5 & #6 ranked teams, but we’re not convinced just yet. Last season wasn’t a good indicator, but (G) Dylan Rafferty has scored well this season, and (F) Chris Tsatsis gives them an athleticism they didn’t have before.
8 (=) RAR 1-5 At this point, the RAINING ROSEBUDS have to win their last game vs LMA and hope for the best. It was a tough season after a strong showing last winter.

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) BOM 4-1 BOMB SQUAD is still the team to beat. They’re the defending champs and their new personnel has fit in well enough. They key here is really their comfort level playing together, they never have a doubt.
2 (-1) FOB 4-1 This is the opposite of a lot of past GRITTY FOB CITY seasons. They have found a way to win games while juggling a completely inconsistent roster. Who will lead their playoff roster? That’s the big question.
3 (+1) SXP 3-1 The SEX PANTHERS are only one season removed from back-to-back titles, so they’re well in the mix here. (F) Chris Di is playing at an MVP clip right now. This is the deepest roster of guards they’ve ever had.
4 (+7) NFZ 3-2 How does NO FLY ZONE OG jump seven spots to #4 in 3 weeks? The addition of (F) Phil Thomas, likely the division’s most athletic player. Thomas bolsters every short-coming NFZ had, age, old legs, a finisher. He makes NFZ an instant contender now.
5 (=) BRI 3-2 It’s slow and steady for the NY BRICKS. They don’t score a lot of (just 49 ppg), but they play great defense and have balanced scoring. (G) Eric Kim is still the catalyst, but the tireless work of (G) Andrew Tu, (F) Tim Zhang, and the whole roster really, is the difference.
6 (+2)
WOL		 3-2 The WOLVERINES have been all over the place this season, putting up two disappointing losses to BOM and SPR before bouncing back with a blowout win over GOA. (G) Nickolas Abrapour really is the x-factor here. If he can play efficiently and fit in, this team can win it all.
7 (+1) TAP 2-3 TAP NY has hung in there, they have a great chance to make the playoffs with a win over SPR this Sunday. The pieces are all there, it’s a matter of coalescing, and getting (F) Jin Bae Kim more involved. This is as deep a TAP roster as they’ve ever had.
8 (-1) ROV 2-4 Rookie (F) Emeka Okafor has played well for RICE IN OUR VEINS, but they need (F) Sam Lu. He’s their most versatile defender and scorer. With Okafor, Lu and the ROV guards attacking the paint, and (G) Deric Kung at the 3-pt line, this team should be better than 2-4.
9 (-3) TEA 1-3 It’s been a weird season for TEAL CURTAIN, they’ve taken a couple of unexpected losses, but they’ve only played four games. So this season is very salvageable at this point. Total coin flip here.
10 (=) SPR 2-4 SPAGHETTI RAMEN is not out of it yet. They still have a chance to take the 9th and last playoff spot. (G) Ryan Chong was supposed to be the offensive lift they needed, but he hasn’t shot well yet. But if his MVP performance in PAAG ’16 is any indication, he can get there.
11 (-2) NYU 1-3 To this point, NYUNITED still hasn’t quite decided on its full roster yet. Plus, the instability of their composure in every game leaves them a complete wild card. (G) Nakami Morrison is still the most dangerous player in D2, but NYU needs to give him a chance.
12 (=) GOA 2-4 The GOAT HERDERS stay at #12 this week, but they’re not out of it just yet. If they can win their last game vs FOB, they’ll have to hope for a few key losses from other playoff contenders, but they’re still alive.

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
JPU		 4-0 JAPAN UNITED played only one game in the past three weeks due to schedule adjustments, so they stay #1 for now. But this marquee match up of the season comes this Sunday vs STR.
2 (=) STR 5-0 New additions (G) Anthony Williams and (C) Terrell Wheeler are more help than STREET DREAMS probably needed, but the secret to their success this season has been (F) Neil Dumadag‘s dominance on the defensive end.
3 (+2) BLO 4-1 After a season-opening loss to NFU, THE BLOUSES have come out of nowhere to win 4 straight and take the #3 spot. They have arguably D3’s best shooter in (G) Mark Feeney, and (G) Brent Morita is the perfect veteran PG to run the show.
4 (-1) NFU 4-2 NY FALCONS U was beginning to look like a team that just might challenge JPU or STR for title contention. Then STR dismantled them in Week 7. How they bounce back from this loss will determine whether they can really contend for the chip.
5 (+1) POG 3-3 Three straight losses had POGI POINTS looking like a big pretender, despite a talented roster. Then POG blew up all over CRU in Week 7, showing just what this team is capable of. And if they can play like this consistently, they might be a contender.
6 (-2) CRU 2-4 It’s been a disappointing few weeks for THE CRUSTACEANS. After two solid wins, four straight losses, all close until the blowout loss to POG last week. They still have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win this week vs PAN.
7 (=) PAN 2-4 Like CRU above them, THE PANDAS haven’t had a great season, but they can clinch a playoff spot with a win this Sunday. Otherwise they’ll have to hope for the best and let the math play out. Tough to diagnose what’s going on here, they’ve been close in most losses.
8 (=) GOO 2-4 After picking up two wins to keep playoff hopes alive GOON SQUAD dropped a winnable game to LIF in Week 7. They’ll have to win a tough one vs BLO to ensure a post-season bid. They’ll rely on 3-pt bombs away from (G) Bob Zhang and (G) Charles Zheng. 
9 (+1) LIF 1-4 The win last week keeps LET IT FLY‘s playoff hopes alive. Two more wins guarantee a bid, one more will keep them in the mix, but they absolutely must beat SON this Sunday. They have to get that shooting percentage above to 26% to really stand a chance.
10 (-1) SON 0-5 Unfortunately, the SUPERSONICS are now mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. They were the only team in D3 without one double-digit scorer on the roster, but they’ve been competitive in many of their losses. They saw some tough breaks this season.

TDL Winter 2017 Week 7 Player Awards (All Sunday Divisions)

1ST DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

1st Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) RICHARD SCHULER (ADAM D GAMBLERS)

26 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal,1  block
Runner-up: (G) Donovan Walsh (SKK) 19 points, 3 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) JAMES ALEXANDER (SHAWN KEMP’S KID)

3 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (C) Graham Diamond (SKK) 6 rebounds, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ERIK JERRARD (ADAM D GAMBLERS)

9 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Kyle Jose (LMA) 8 points, 17 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) PHIL THOMAS (YUNG NO FLY ZONE)

12 points, 2 3FGs, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (F/C) Joseph Bassey (RAR) 12 points, 8 rebounds

The High-5 Club

James Alexander (SKK) 8-3-1-4-1
Erik Jerrard (ADG) 9-16-6-1-1
Kyle Jose (LMA) 8-17-1-1-1
Mark Promax (LMA) 17-13-1-1-1
Rich Schuler (ADG) 26-6-2-1-1
Sherwin Salar (NFZ) 6-9-3-1-1
Philip Thomas (NFZ) 12-1-2-1-1
Sean Zhang (SKW) 9-5-6-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Richard Schuler (ADG) 26, Joe Zenz (LIZ) 24
3FG: David Farnham (NFZ) 4, [2 players] 3
REB: Kyle Jose (LMA) 17, Erik Jerrard (ADG) 16
AST: Erik Jerrard (ADG) 6, [2 players] 5
STL: James Alexander (SKK) 4, [2 players] 3
BLK: Graham Diamond (SKK) 4, [9 players] 1

2ND DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

2nd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(G) NICKOLAS ABRAPOUR (WOLVERINES)

23 points, 5 3FGs, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Chris Youn (FOB) 19 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) ANTHONY LIVERIS (WOLVERINES)

8 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Emeka Okafor (ROV) 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) CHRIS YOUN (GRITTY FOB CITY)

19 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Liveris (WOL) 8 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) PHIL THOMAS (NO FLY ZONE OG)

18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) Emeka Okafor (ROV) 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 blocks

The High-5 Club

Anthony Liveris (WOL) 8-8-8-5-1
Greg Sadowski (BRI) 2-6-3-1-3
Chris Youn (FOB) 19-13-6-1-1
Tim Zhang (BRI) 9-6-1-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 23, Elliot Pantanopoulos (GOA) 22
3FG: Nickolas Abrapour (WOL) 5, [2 players] 4
REB: Chris Youn (FOB) 13, [2 players] 11
AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 9, Anthony Liveris (WOL) 8
STL: Anthony Liveris (WOL), Elliot Pantanopoulos (GOA) 5
BLK: Emeka Okafor (ROV) 5, Alex Lu (WOL) 2

3RD DIVISION (SUNDAYS)

3rd Division (SUN) Player of the Week

(F) MANNY SINGH (THE BLOUSES) 

28 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Wheeler (STR) 23 points, 3 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) JIN BAE KIM (POGI POINTS)

13 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Ben Wang (PAN) 11 rebounds, 5 steals

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) JIN BAE KIM (POGI POINTS)

11 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G) Barrington Grant (LIF) 16 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) MANNY SINGH (THE BLOUSES)

28 points, 4 3FGs, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
Runner-up: (G) Anthony Wheeler (STR) 23 points, 3 3FGs, 7 rebounds, 2 assists

The High-5 Club

George Casale (NFU) 10-14-2-1-1
Jin Bae Kim (POG) 11-13-10-5-2
Josh Smith (BLO) 10-12-4-1-1
Joe Watana (LIF) 4-5-2-3-1
Felix Zhang (GOO) 9-11-1-1-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Manny Singh (BLO) 28, Anthony Williams (STR) 23
3FG: B. Grant (LIF), J. Lai (CRU), M. Singh (BLO) 4
REB: George Casale (NFU) 14, [2 players] 12
AST: Jin Bae Kim (POG) 10, B.J. Grant (LIF) 9
STL: J. Kim (POG), B. Plunkett (LIF), B. Wang (PAN) 5
BLK: Jin Bae Kim (POG), Jeff Zheng (NFU) 2

TDL Winter 2017 Week 7 Power Rankings (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (+2)
MWW		 5-1 The more things change, the more they stay the same. METTA WORLD WAR is back in top billing. (G) Shamel Arasmo is starting to pick it up now, but it’s the glue-guy effort of capt (F) Kareem Merrick, (F) Nick Pelletier and (F) Gus David that keep this thing running.
2 (+2) DYN 4-1 This has been kind of a surprise season for NY DYNASTY. They have won some pretty unlikely games, but the new adds have fit in well, and (G/F) Will Haile is playing some vintage ball right now..
3 (+2) FKA
 3-2 This shouldn’t be this much of a surprise, but after a rocky start, newbies F.K.A.L.J.s are finally looking like a dark horse contender. Much of that is due to the break out play of (F) Tom Killiam, who has lit it up in their last two wins. Sleep at your own risk.
4 (-2) WHG 3-3 Life comes at you fast. Just three weeks ago, WE HAD GAME was one more solid win away from a #1 ranking. Instead they’ve lost two straight. Not time to panic yet, though, both were winnable games. In fact, they probably should have won in each instance.
5 (-4) SIX 3-3 TEAM SIX has lost 3 straight, which has never happened in franchise’s history. At full strength, this team is still a contender, but it’s hard to say what’s full strength at this point. They need a shot in the arm. 
6 (=) COL 1-3 Last week, TEAM COLISEUM got their first win of the season and that’s all it took to secure a playoff spot. Whether or not they make any noise in the playoffs, however, will depend on how much momentum they can build off this win.
7 (=) GMM 0-6 With their loss last week, GUARD ME MAYBE is officially out of playoff contention having lost to every team in Premier this season. (G) Donnell Mitchell was one of the most exciting players to watch this season but the team just couldn’t get together enough to squeeze into the playoffs. .

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) SPA 4-0 What NYK SPARTANS (F) Young Song is doing this season is just ridiculous. 30.5 ppg on 72% shooting. Go ahead and engrave that MVP award. Chalk it up to not knowing any better if you want, but if you’re not game-planning for Song at this point, what are you doing?
2 (=) ASN 4-0 ASPHALT NINJAS (C) Rigo Sargeant may or may not make the playoff roster, but this team is better due to (G/F) Kev Chang. A bona fide scorer in D1 for years, he gives ASN the heady slasher/finisher they needed. Also, don’t sleep on (G) Derrick Shich‘s much improved play.
3 (=)
HON		 4-1 HONEY BADGERS had a chance to move back up to #1 but they lost a close one to SPA, their first of the season. And that was without (G) Alex Tsay and (C) Kanem Johnson in the lineup.  This is still top tier.
4 (=) JLA 3-2 If there were any doubts JUSTICE LEAGUE could compete in D1, put ’em away. This undersized team just out-works you. The only team in D1 with two players in Top 5 rebounding, and one is basically an SG playing SF. They’re streaky, but if they got hot from 3, they can beat anyone.
5 (=) OPA 2-4 OPTION A has secured a playoff spot so they can rest easy on that end. But they still have yet to prove they can beat a top tier team, which they haven’t done, despite having the size and talent to do it. This team could be a sleeper if they start getting hot right now.
6 (-2) TOP 0-5 For TOP STARS, making the post-season all depends on their match-up with ALL next week Mar 9. Essentially, it’s a play-in game. The defending champs need this win to even have a chance at defending their title.
7 (=) ALL 0-5 As mentioned above, this is the game ALL NET needs to circle on their calendars. March 9. Win and they’re in. In a single-elimination playoffs, anything is possible after that.

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=) NYR 5-0 For the first time, the NY ROCKITS looked vulnerable against a DYN team playing short-handed. But they won, and they’re undefeated, and (G) Kyle Lew and (G) Dennis Liew are playing very efficient ball. So until proven otherwise, this is the team to beat. 
2 (+1) DYN 4-2 They are old, and they’re shooting is wildly inconsistent, but if they’re at the top of their game, the NY DYNASTY can be the best team in D2. But that’s a big IF. One thing is for sure, they’re getting consistent great play from (G) Drew Chen. He just isn’t the scorer.
3 (-1)
NGC		 2-2 NYC GRITTY COMMITTEE lost a close one to DYN, but they looked good for most of that game. NYR is in a tier of its own right now, but the second tier is a toss-up between DYN and Gritty.
4 (+2) DPY 3-2 You gotta give it up to DON’T EVER PLAY YOURSELF. DPY was not a winning team coming into this season. They made some roster changes and despite a slow start, it looks like they may be hitting their stride. 
5 (-1) JUN 2-2 They have some very solid pieces, but THE JUNKIES need some more consistency on their roster. At their best, they can beat any team in this division, they showed that with a win over DYN. But that loss to DPY was underwhelming, unless we have both teams pegged all wrong.
6 (=) GMM 2-4 GUARD ME MAYBE needed a win to stay in, and they got it. GMM still needs to figure who’s gonna score for them–they average a paltry 44.2 ppg as a team–but for now, at least they know they’re playoff bound.
7 (=) JAM 0-6 SPACE JAM needed to beat GMM last week to stay in the playoff hunt. It went down to the wire, but the Jammers fell just short. It was a season that really could have gone either way for JAM, a lot of close games they will be thinking about for next season.

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

Rank Team Record Comments
1 (=)
SPR		 5-1 This team is unbreakable with (G) Leuis Ng on the floor. SPAGHETTI RAMEN is an unquestionable dynasty, and the key to their maintained dominance this season has been the rising play of (F) Matt Auerbach, who should get some MVP consideration. 
2 (=) SKL 4-2 SKILLSHARE is still the most stacked team in D3, and now that (G) Michael Hamane has been available, they have a considerable amount of firepower. But, then they took a baffling loss to GOZ last week. We’ll say that’s the outlier, everyone has an off night.
3 (+1) NYE 4-1 If SKL is the most stacked team in D3, NYCE is a close second. This team is pretty over-sized for D3, but they’re relatively new and don’t quite have the consistency yet. Nevertheless, they’ve won four straight.
4 (-1) DYN
 2-2 The NY DYNASTY got a rude awakening from SPR in a blowout loss. After solid efforts to start 2-1, they simply looked out-classed by Ramen. They do have the division’s top scorer in (G) David Chu, but their age shows up most glaringly on the defensive end.
5 (=) GOZ 2-4 When you look back to figure out where the turning point was for GAME OF ZONES, look at (G) Tommy Zheng finally joining the roster. Able to score from deep, go off the bounce, and convert at the FT line, Zheng gives GOZ the consistent scorer they’ve needed all season.
6 (=) 30F 1-3 They’ve lost three straight, but every one of these games was a close one, so don’t go counting 30-FOR-30 out yet. If they beat LG3 next week, they’ll clinch a playoff spot, where they just may make some noise.
7 (=) LG3 0-5 LG FOR 3 hasn’t had much consistency on their roster, but they still have a chance to clinch a playoff berth if they can beat 30F next week. Basically, the playoffs have already started for LG3.

TDL Winter 2017 Week 7 Player Awards (All Weeknight Divisions)

PREMIER DIVISION

Premier Division Player of the Week

(F) TOM KILLIAM (F.K.A.L.J.s)

29 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (G) Garrett James (DYN) 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G/F) JASON CROWELL (GUARD ME MAYBE)

6 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Mike Holsey (FKA) 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(G/F) WILL HAILE (NY DYNASTY)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (F/C) Jacob Bratman (WHG) 15 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) TOM KILLIAM (F.K.A.L.J.s)

29 points, 4 3FGs, 9 rebounds, 5 assists
Runner-up: (G) Donnell Mitchell (GMM) 28 points, 7 3FGs, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals

The High-5 Club

Jacob Bratman (WHG) 4-15-2-2-1
Jason Crowell (GMM) 14-6-4-3-4
Michael Hickman (COL) 10-8-1-1-1
Mike Holsey (FKA) 4-9-2-2-2
J. Kaplan-Lyman (WHG) 2-5-1-2-1
Jimmy Noel (COL) 6-4-3-1-1
Michael Springer (WHG) 20-7-8-2-1
Tyler Swanson (SIX) 6-4-3-3-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Tom Killiam (FKA) 29, Donnell Mitchell (GMM) 28
3FG: Donnell Mitchell (GMM) 7, Parker McClelland (SIX) 5
REB: Jacob Bratman (WHG) 15, Seamus McKiernan (DYN) 12
AST: Michael Springer (WHG) 8, Mike Salerno (FKA) 7
STL: Will Haile (DYN), Donnell Mitchell (GMM) 4
BLK: Jason Crowell (GMM) 4, Mike Holsey (FKA) 2

1ST DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

1st Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) YOUNG SONG (NYK SPARTANS)

22 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Kev Chang (ASN) 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) LEON CHU (NYK SPARTANS)

5 rebounds, 7 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: (F) Young Song (SPA) 8 rebounds, 1 steal, 4 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: (G) Leon Chu (SPA) 11 points, 5 rebounds, 7 steals, 1 block

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) HARIS AHMED (OPTION A)

16 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Leon Chu (SPA) 11-5-3-7-1
Seamus Douglas (OPA) 8-4-1-1-1
Mark Rios (ASN) 4-10-2-1-1
Sherwin Salar (HON) 5-6-1-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: Young Song (SPA) 22, Zach Moretti (HON) 17
3FG: Wilson Lew, Derrick Shich (ASN), Lance Hipolito (OPA) 3
REB: Haris Ahmed (OPA) 11, Mark Rios (ASN) 10
AST: Lance Hipolito (OPA) 4, 
STL: Leon Chu (SPA) 7, Haris Ahmed (OPA) 4
BLK: Young Song (SPA) 4, [2 players] 2

2ND DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

2nd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(G) TOMMY WONG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

16 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds, 1 steal
Runner-up: (F) J.L. Novosad (JAM) 20 points, 4 3FGs, 4 rebounds

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(G) DREW CHEN (NY DYNASTY)

9 rebounds, 6 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jay McFarlane (DPY) 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) ADAM WANG (GUARD ME MAYBE)

7 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals
Runner-up: (G) Drew Chen (DYN) 8 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(F) DANNY KENNELLY (JUNKIES)

14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals
Runner-up: (F) Jay McFarlane (DYE) 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks

The High-5 Club

Victor Chia (NGC) 14-6-3-2-1
Allen Granowski (JUN) 16-10-2-1-1
Bada Hong (NGC) 10-6-2-1-1
Michael Lee (GMM) 4-1-1-2-1
Steven Lee (DYN) 3-2-1-1-1
Jay McFarlane (DPY) 12-9-1-1-2

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: J.L. Novosad (JAM) 20, [2 players] 16
3FG: J.L. Novosad (JAM), Tommy Wong (GMM) 4
REB: Allen Granowski (JUN), Adam Wang (GMM) 10
AST: David Chu (NGC) 8, Drew Chen (DYN) 7
STL: Drew Chen (DYN) 6, [2 players] 4
BLK: Chung Lee (JUN), Jay McFarlane (DPY) 2

3RD DIVISION (WEEKNIGHTS)

3rd Division (WN) Player of the Week

(F) MATT AUERBACH (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

20 points, 5 3FGs, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (G/F) Louie Sanchez (NYE) 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals

Wat Misaka Defensive Player of the Week

(F) DAVAUGHN CUNNINGHAM (NYCE)

8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 blocks
Runner-up: (F) Pat Lee (SPR) 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks

The Sam Lo Hustle Award

(F) PAT LEE (SPAGHETTI RAMEN)

5 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Runner-up: (C) Ezekial Kim (30F) 12 points, 16 rebounds 4 steals

Spot Dessert Bar Most Outstanding Rookie

(G/F) LOUIE SANCHEZ (NYCE)

19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Runner-up: N/A

The High-5 Club

Matt Auerbach (SPR) 20-6-2-1-2
D. Cunningham (NYE) 8-8-4-3-3
Pat Lee (SPR) 5-11-2-3-2
Patty Mills (NYE) 2-3-1-4-1
Louie Sanchez (NYE) 19-6-3-2-1

Weekly League Leaders 

PTS: David Chu (DYN) 35, Matt Auerbach (SPR) 20
3FG: David Chu (DYN) 9, Matt Auerbach (SPR) 5
REB: Ezekial Kim (30F) 16, [2 players] 11
AST: Leuis Ng (SPR) 7, [2 players] 6
STL: [3 players] 4, [4 players] 3
BLK: DeVaughn Cunningham (NYE) 3, Pat Lee (SPR) 2