(2) BOMB SQUAD vs (6) GUARD ME MAYBE
Semifinals – Wednesday (9/7) 7:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| It’s not the deepest team in D2, but Bomb Squad‘s top 5 are as good as anyone. They don’t have 3-pt shooting, but they score well in the paint, and their defense is tough and physical, esp in the front-court. Even if the shots aren’t falling, you can count on their effort on D. |  BOM 5-2 |
55-52 |
 GMM 4-4 |
It took Guard Me Maybe a little longer than they’d hoped to reach their potential, but they’re here. Now, BOM is a team diametrically opposed in their roster & offensive approach. This one comes down to who will enforce their style–exactly what GMM did to NGC in Rd 1. |
| Key Player: Sherwin Salar
BOM is built on Salar’s versatile skills. He is their best rebounder, passer, and a top defender. It’s just that the effort can leave little energy to score, and sometimes BOM needs that most. X-Factor: David Hsiung Hsiung is also a solid all-around vet who is never short on effort and makes the right plays. When he’s able to get it going from the 3-pt line, BOM becomes a tough team to keep pace with. |
 Pos: F13.3 ppg 11.3 rpg 3.4 apg
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 Pos: F 10 ppg 3 spg 4 bpg
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Key Player: Jin Bae Kim
Even when Kim isn’t scoring, he can dominate a game with his all-around play. His speed and quickness has no peer in D2. And he has the motor to match. Look for a big game vs a slower BOM line. X-Factor: Tommy Wong The veteran Wong always hits you when it hurts you most. He can be a streaky 3-pt shooter, but clutch 3FGs are his forte. When he gets it going, it opens up the paint for Kim and (G) Kento Kato to take advantage. |
(1) GAME 7 vs (4) MAGIKARPS
Semifinals – Thursday (9/8) 8:30pm at MLK HS
| Team Notes | Team | Score | Team | Team Notes |
| Game 7 hasn’t finished a game this season in which their opponent was within double-ditis. That’s should be an indication of how much they’re expected to win it all this season. No team is deeper, or better offensively and defensively. This is basically a parade to the coronation. |  GA7 7-0 |
65-52 |
 MGK 4-4 |
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: Justin Ngo
Ngo started season quietly, content with finding his teammates, but he’s now topped 19 pts in 3 of his last 4, including 31 in Week 7. His 3-pointer is knockdown right now. Oh and he’s the best passer in the league. X-Factor: Sooin Lee Lee’s bread & butter is speed and the ability to finish in transition. He’s the main weapon GA7 uses when converting TOs into easy buckets. If you’re not careful, he’ll hang 20 on you before you know it. |
 Pos: G17.7 ppg 4.2 rpg 4 apg
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 Pos: F 37 ppg 12 rpg 4 spg
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Key Player: Henry Lam
This guy is what they call a bulldozer with a wrecking ball attached. Laced with plastic explosives. At this level, Lam is a complete monster, esp in the open court. He’s gonna need big #s for MGK to stand a chance. X-Factor: Angelo Green If Lam is the key to MGK even being competitive, then Green is the guy who might be able to steal them a win. He’s a widely un-scouted player but he can do it all. And if the shots falling, you just never know. |
