NBBA Season 69 – Day 15 Recap (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily
Silverbacks Shock Stark on the Road, Dogs Win Tanker Battle
Day 15 flipped the script on expectations as the Silverbacks marched into Stark Contrast’s arena and handed the league leaders their first home loss of the season, 95–91. It was a huge statement win that tightens the Great 8 race. Meanwhile, Beware of Dogs thrashed Resurrected Fury in the battle of the tankers, notching their second win of the year. In total, only two road teams (Silverbacks and Dogs) claimed victories.
Splash Gang Upset TarTeam
D. Sohn’s 40-point explosion, including 8 threes, powered Splash Gang past TarTeam 115–100. With the win, Splash Gang keep their momentum, while TarTeam fall to 11–4 but remain atop the Great 8.
Knights Roll Cavaliers’ Reserves
Kings Knights demolished Virginia Cavaliers 131–36 in what was essentially a walkover. Cavaliers rested starters ahead of an important Cup game, and the Knights capitalized in full. MVP I. Šcesnavicius posted a rare triple-double (14–14–10 with 4 blocks) as the Knights improved to 8–7, matching the Cavaliers’ now 8–7 mark.
Lions Roar Over Flashover
The LA Lions blitzed Flashover 138–50, dominating inside and out with 67 rebounds and balanced scoring. The win moves LA to 7–8, staying alive in the playoff chase.
Silverbacks Stun Stark
The shock of the night came from the Silverbacks, who stunned Stark Contrast on the road 95–91. O’Rourke, Kyle, and Carmona anchored a gritty defensive effort, lifting the Silverbacks to 9–6. Stark, now 13–2, showed cracks in their otherwise dominant campaign.
Dogs Dominate Tanker Clash
Beware of Dogs destroyed Resurrected Fury 114–39, riding a 45-assist team performance. B. Dunning dished 14 assists to lead the charge. Dogs rise to 2–13, while Fury drop to 1–14.
ETBU Crush Mill City
ETBU Tigers stormed into Mill City’s gym and rolled the defending champs 114–63, handing them their sixth loss. Balanced scoring and stifling defense pushed ETBU to 9–6, tying Mill City’s record.
Vertical Too Strong for Imperials
10inch Vertical leaned on Papakonstantinou (23 points, 16 rebounds) to secure a 108–95 road win over Mos Eisley Imperials.
HumanFund Outlast Visionaries
HumanFund edged Visionaries 110–103 on the road, led by G. Piccolo’s all-around brilliance (20 points, 12 assists). The win brings HumanFund to 8–7, while Visionaries slip to 8–7.
Key Takeaways
• Silverbacks shocked Stark on the road — the upset of the season so far.
• Cavaliers prioritized the Cup, resting starters in their blowout loss to the Knights.
• Beware of Dogs dominated Resurrected Fury, winning the tanker battle.
• ETBU showed real playoff strength with a statement road victory at Mill City.
• HumanFund and Lions both tightened the middle-pack playoff race.
Final Word
Day 15 will be remembered for the Silverbacks’ road stunner and the Dogs’ tanker triumph. With playoff races heating up and some teams eyeing Cup competition, every choice — from rotations to resting starters — now carries massive consequences.