TDL Fall 2016 Championship Preview (D2 WN)

(1) NY DYNASTY vs (2) GUARD ME MAYBE

Championship – Wednesday (12/6) 7pm at Murry Bergtraum HS

Team Notes Team Score Team Team Notes
It hasn’t always been pretty, and the Dynasty’s narrow margin of victory in the semifinals was stark evidence of that, but at every turn, DYN has found a way to get here. Led by a deep back-court and undersized but mobile forwards in the front-court, DYN is a team that can beat you a number of ways. Whether that be in a shootout or by grind-it-out D, that kind of versatility is big plus here.
DYN
6-1

56-55


GMM
5-2
Guard Me Maybe has been the clear no. 2 this season, losing only to DYN and a JLA team that was bumped up to the D1 playoffs. They managed to get (G) Kento Kato eligible for the post season, which helps their guard depth. But like DYN, they have only a few undersized bigs, though (F) Brian Law‘s athleticism makes up for his relatively moderate size. This game is pretty much a toss up. 
Key Player: Josh Fan


As alluded to in the semifinals here in this blurb, Fan has been the best two-way player in D2 this season. He’ll carry the load again, but DYN will need a front-court player to step up to defend GMM’s best option.

X-Factor: Will Moy


On paper, DYN has the best back court in D2. But Moy and vet (G) Ren Hsieh have been inconsistent. Moy made just 20% of his 3FGs this season, and with Fan, this trio of guards is avg 11 TOpg. DYN needs a strong outing from Moy to win. 

Pos: G
19.3 ppg
6.5 rpg
2.8 spg

Pos: G
15 ppg
3.8 apg
2.7 spg


Pos: F
18.2 ppg
12 rpg
2.2 apg


Pos: G
13.2 ppg
5.7 rpg
2.5 apg

Key Player: Brian Law


Law is strong, skilled, and will be the best athlete on the floor. He shoots efficiently and contributes across the stat sheet. Beyond being GMM’s best finisher, he also may be their best hustle player.

X-Factor: Tommy Wong


The veteran shooter Wong started the season off red hot, but has since cooled off. This does not mean DYN can sleep on him. He is still the most dangerous shooter on the floor, and very capable of making 10 3FGs in the game if he heats up again.