(4) SEX PANTHERS vs (5) NYUNITED
First Round – Sunday (11/20) 3:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| The defending champs were a little uneven this season, but much of that is due to teams stacking their rosters to even try to compete. This is a good team, and (G) David Chu and (F) Chris Di have been one of the league’s toughest duos, but what’s make them so tough to beat is experience. They’ve seen it all, and barring any surprisingly bad outings, this is still the team to beat. |  SXP 4-3 |
58-55 |
 NYU 4-3 |
There’s talent on this team, and when things go their way they look almost unbeatable. Except as soon as they face adversity, they melt down. NYU won’t be noted for their composure this season. But (G) Nakami Morrisson is maybe the most versatile and athletic guard in D2. And (F) Richard Sun is a proven scorer, but can they get threw a game without throwing it away? |
| Key Player: David Chu
Day in, day out, the multi-time MVP will bring it. This season has been slightly uneven, we all get older but Chu has never been one to step down from a challenge. They’ll face a bigger NYU team, his shooting will be key to spread the floor and open lanes for Di in the paint. |
 Pos: G22.8 ppg 4.0 rpg 6.3 bpg |
 Pos: G 14.7 ppg 7.3 rpg 5.7 apg |
Key Player: Nakami Morrison
Morrison is great in the passing lanes and on the boards. But his 3-pointer is inconsistent and he likes to shoot them. Still, if NYU is going to have a chance to win, he’ll have to lead the way. The best way Morrison can hurt SXP on the break. He’ll be the fastest player on the court. |
(3) GRITTY FOB CITY vs (6) GOAT HERDERS
First Round – Sunday (11/20) 4:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| They’ve been her a thousand times, they know what they need to do to win. Most of the time, they will get it done, especially against a relatively inexperienced team like GOA. But it can’t just be a one-man show with (G) Ace Watanasuparp carrying the full load. (G) David Ri, (F) Ken Van, and a big defensive effort from (C) Victor Chia will be vital here. |  FOB 5-2 |
52-48 |
 GOA 3-4 |
Gritty used to be the biggest team in D2, but the Goat Herders take that mantle now. So they take away FOB’s advantage right away. They match-up well with FOB, and that was evident in their regular season match-up, one they lost in the 4th qtr with some botched possessions. If they can limit those mistakes here they have a real chance. |
| Key Player: A. Watanasuparp
The veteran guard has been around for a long time, and he looks just as fit as he did for the very first bucket he scored in TDL. He is as relentless a scorer as there is in D2. He will do all he can to put FOB in a position to get a win here. |
 Pos: G21.4 ppg 6.0 rpg 2.2 spg |
 Pos: F 15.8 ppg 12.0 rpg 2.2 apg |
Key Player: Pete Tsedvos
Tsevdos is a born double-double machine and one D2’s toughest, strongest front-court players. The biggest might just be front-court mate (C) Frank Ward. Between the two of them, they need to control the glass. Not easy vs FOB. |