(1) METTA WORLD WAR vs (4) NY DYNASTY
Semifinals – Wednesday (9/7) 8:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| Defending champs, Metta World War, were untouchable this season until they got too comfortable in a Week 7 loss to ASN (when only 4 players showed). It’s probably just what they needed to get focused for this title run. MWW is yet again the unquestioned front-runner. |  MWW 6-1 |
72-65 |
 DYN 4-4 |
The NY Dynasty haven’t been a notable team this summer, but after an impressive, dominating win over SPA, they should put up a better effort than the regular season rout MWW put on them. The defensive personnel is better now, and the offense finally seems to be clicking. |
| Key Player: Shamel Arasmo
Arasmo’s speed & aggressiveness is the catalyst to MWW’s offense. His teammates feed off it. But he can get himself into trouble sometimes, too, with a bit of tunnel vision. Finding balance is the key. X-Factor: Nick Annacone If he gets hot from three, there’s little you can do to stop Anncone. His high, quick release (and range) are almost unguardable. When he’s making shots, the MWW offense feels unstoppable. |
 Pos: G22.1 ppg 5.6 rpg 4.4 apg
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 Pos: G 22 ppg 5 rpg 3 spg
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Key Player: Landon Glover
The veteran has gradually assumed the role of DYN’s #1 option and it’s been a pretty good fit. The offense can still get stagnant with no real 3-pt threats, but Glover is strong enough 1-on-1 to create opps. X-Factor: Oz Omokaro When Omokaro is healthy, he covers as much ground on D as anyone. His physicality is a great complement to O’Garro’s length on the defensive back line. And when he’s scoring, too, it’s a huge bonus. |
(2) TEAM SIX vs (6) BK ALL DAY
Semifinals – Thursday (9/8) 8:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| The only team to give MWW a real challenge, Team Six has been on a several seasons-long quest for their first TDL championship. This is as deep and loaded a roster as ever. The backcourt adds give SIX great depth, but (F) Marcus Brown has also been big for the front court. |  SIX 6-1 |
71-67 |
BKA 3-5 |
It wasn’t the most convincing rout to the semifinals, but here stands BK All Day one win away from returning to the title game, where they’ve been twice before (winning once). It’s a veteran unit, with Premier’s top rebounder, and a deadly shooter. All they have to do is get hot. |
| Key Player: James Hudson
Hudson started the season strong but has cooled off from three lately. He has the speed and athleticism to get virtually any shot he wants, so if he gets hot, he’ll be a big option on a very deep team. X-Factor: Scott Weisfeld Weisfeld has been the heart & soul of the team all season. As adept at finding teammates as he is at making shots. But his best ability is his relentless D. When he’s keyed in, this is a very tough team. |
 Pos: G14.6 ppg 2.9 rpg 2.7 apg
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 Pos: G 15 ppg 3 apg 3 spg
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Key Player: Rommel Dolar
The numbers haven’t been off the charts, but Dolar is the catalyst for this offense. He is relentless, and plays with fire. And when his legs are feeling good, he creates easy buckets for the whole team. X-Factor: Anthony Fonseca Fonseca has been nursing injuries but he finally looked like his old self in Rd 1 going for 18 pts on 6 3FGs. At his best, Fonseca is actually more like a #1 option, particularly when it comes to playoff time. |
