Stags vs Sonics

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Bullets vs Royals

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Bullets vs Sonics

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Sonics vs Bullets

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Stags vs Royals

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Royals vs Stags

Game 1 was a defensive masterpiece by both teams, if you like offense then that game was not for you. It was an evenly matched game until Stags pulled away in the 4th quarter as they exploded for 23 points. If Royals want to get back in this series they have to stop settling for 3 pointers, especially when they shoot a bleak 20.7% from downtown. They have the personnel to take the ball to the hoop, so I expect them to be more aggressive in the paint. Stags is the deepest team and it showed in game one as all players scored with 5 guys scoring 8 points or more. Stags can continue to win games with their defense, but if Ron “The Commish” Hao continues to hit shots then it will free up Rob Del Rosario to go nuts from downtown. Drew Cabotaje is a player to continue to watch, he is starting to assert himself on the offensive end, while Nero Viguilla will need a bounce back game for Royals if they want to extend this series.
Las Vegas Line: Stags -6.5
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Bullets vs Sonics

Bullets controlled Game 1 for three quarters, but a disastrous start in the 4th quarter saw them lose an eight point lead that transformed to a Sonics 5 point advantage. Sonics looked like they had the game in hand, but missed free throws and a couple of magical shots by Josh Lightening Bencito allowed Bullets to steal Game 1. Sonics need a better start to Game 2, they need to take advantage of Bullets limited bench and shoot out to a big early lead. Sonics play primary man defense, but maybe a change needs to happen, especially since Bullets aren’t the best three point shooters. Jeff “Manila Thunda” Bencito will return to the lineup for Game 2, he will give his team an inside presence with girth in the defensive paint which not allow easy baskets. ESPN NBA Insider, Craig Kilbourne had this to say “Let’s Face it we won’t see Sonics miss FTs like that again, I expect Sonics to regroup and win Game 2 easily.”
Las Vegas Line: Sonics -4
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Bullets vs Sonics

Bullets came in the final week of the regular season battered and bruised with 3 of their starters on the injured or DNP list, while Sonics came into the final game as if they were empowered by the Chaos Emerald. Sonics took complete control in the second quarter behind their stifling man defense and took a 20 point lead into the half. Sonics ended the game with an impressive 29 assists and 5 guys scoring in double digits, led by General Joe’s 32 points. Jon Damole would have a nice all-around game with 15 points 8 rebounds 7 assists and 3 steals, while John Quintos led Bullets with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Bullets are riding a 3-game losing streak, they need to get healthy before playoffs because right now they are firing with only a 22 caliber pistol. Sonics secured the #1 seed and will look to duplicate this showing in the playoffs.
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Royals vs Bullets

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Sonics vs Stags

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