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NBBA Season 69 – Day 21 Recap (Tuesday, September 23, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Silverbacks, TarTeam and LA Lions claim the night’s rare road wins; Conejos turns in a historic line
Day 21 was defined by a handful of hard-earned road victories — no small accomplishment in the NBBA — plus one gigantic individual performance. TarTeam’s late surge at Mill City, the Silverbacks’ defensive road job, and the Lions’ gritty win all stood out. Meanwhile A. Conejos put on a show in Fury’s rout of HumanFund.

Silverbacks shut down Flashover on the road
Silverbacks rode defense and teamwork to an 85–68 road win over Flashover. Masters’ rim presence and Kyle’s all-around control were the keys as Silverbacks put together one of the night’s most complete road performances.

TarTeam storms past Mill City with a 29–18 fourth-quarter run
TarTeam edged Mill City Thunder 84–81 after an enormous 29–18 fourth-quarter surge. TarTeam’s poise in the final frame flipped the game and handed Mill City a painful home loss — a must-win moment that keeps TarTeam’s momentum intact as the top dog of the Great 8.

LA Lions grind out a crucial road victory at Kings Knights
The LA Lions took care of business away from home, beating the Kings Knights 93–81. The Knights continue to struggle against competitive opposition (0–5 in those matchups, two of them at home), and roster reshapes haven’t yet produced results. As a result, the Knights are now locked into the 6th seed in the Big 8 and will be facing a relegation series against Flashover.

Conejos goes nuclear in Fury’s romp over HumanFund
Resurrected Fury rolled HumanFund 112–34, highlighted by A. Conejos’ outrageous 52 points and 23 rebounds (plus steals and blocks) — an MVP-level, season-defining night that earned the league’s highest efficiency of the evening.

ETBU keep pushing in high-scoring win
ETBU Tigers put up 124 to down 10inch Vertical 110, another strong showing that keeps them firmly in the Big 8 mix as the season winds toward the playoffs.

Key Takeaways:
• Road winners tonight: Silverbacks, TarTeam, LA Lions — rare and valuable wins in the NBBA.
• TarTeam showed championship mettle with a massive fourth-quarter run at Mill City.
• A. Conejos delivered a legendary stat line in a night HumanFund would like to forget.
• Kings Knights remain in flux (0–5 vs competitive teams, two of those losses at home); roster changes haven’t yielded the desired turnaround.

Final Word:
Day 21 reinforced how precious away victories are in the NBBA — three teams grabbed those scarce Ws and swung momentum in their favor. TarTeam’s comeback and Conejos’ dominance are the headline grabs, while the Knights face growing pressure to make their roster decisions pay off before the relegation games begin. Keep a close eye on the Big 8 standings as The LA Lions, 10inch Vertical and Splash Gang are still battling out who will see the playoffs and who will be forced into the relegation series.

USA Cup Season 69 – Championship Preview
by Buzz Beat Daily

Splash Gang vs. Virginia Cavaliers

The stage is set for the Season 69 USA Cup Championship, with two NBBA contenders ready to battle for silverware.

Splash Gang enters the final as the slight favorite, powered by their lethal backcourt trio of Norbert Ament, David Sohn, and USA NT star Dane Cho — all of whom rank in the NBBA’s top 10 in scoring. Just days ago, Splash fell short in a heartbreaking 91–97 loss to Greek powerhouse Peristeri Thunder in the BBM T1 quarterfinals. Now, they’ll look to flip the script and bring home their second USA Cup title, avoiding another runner-up finish. They are led by the highly accomplished manager Plasma, a USA National Team coach who has remarkably kept Splash Gang in the NBBA since Season 57 while consistently pushing the club into contention for Cup or league titles. Experience is certainly on their side.

Virginia Cavaliers, meanwhile, are the true Cinderella of the tournament. Few expected the NBBA newcomers to reach the Cup Final, but they’ve steadily proven doubters wrong. After a slow start to the season, they’ve built momentum and a powerhouse roster now carrying a staggering $1,055,246 payroll — third highest in the league. A devoted Tony Bennett follower, Wahoowa has instilled that same no-frills, defense-first mentality into the Cavaliers, proving that steady, deliberate basketball can win at the highest level. With veterans like Nguyen and rising star forward Werner Saucedo anchoring their play, Virginia is eyeing the club’s biggest triumph yet: their first-ever USA Cup championship.

It’s firepower vs. fundamentals. Splash Gang’s dynamic scoring machine against the Cavaliers’ methodical, grind-it-out execution. One team will add to its trophy cabinet; the other will make history.

Congrats to the Virginia Cavaliers!! Really impressive timeline to your team's first B3 appearance. Good luck!

Oh I hadn't even thought about B3, that should be interesting ha. Thank you!

Congratulations Wahoowa! Quite an impressive run especially as a newcomer to this level. Will be watching how you prep your roster for B3 next season!

Plasma continues to collect those 2nd place trophies, which is still impressive that you can keep your team competitive for now 12 seasons in NBBA.

Congrats Wahoowa!

Day 22 (Saturday 27 September 2025) : Performances by (https://www.buzzer-manager.com)

Night results
Splash Gang 135 - Kings Knights 127
The LA Lions 78 - Stark Contrast 97
Resurrected Fury 41 - ETBU Tigers 116
10inch Vertical 175 - HumanFund 28
Virginia Cavaliers 88 - Flashover 78
Silverbacks 98 - Beware of Dogs 63
Mill City Thunder 125 - Mos Eisley Imperials 46
Visionaries 85 - TarTeam 99

Best collective performance of the evening
Points : 175 : 10inch Vertical
Rebounds : 75 : 10inch Vertical
Assists : 45 : 10inch Vertical
Steals : 23 : 10inch Vertical
Block Shots : 19 : ETBU Tigers, 10inch Vertical

Personal best performances of the evening
Points : 46 : N. Ament (Splash Gang)
Rebounds : 27 : P. Wilkinson (Splash Gang)
Assists : 17 : F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical)
Steals : 5 : J. Andrews (Virginia Cavaliers), W. Orourke (Silverbacks)
Block Shots : 6 : H. Kangshan (ETBU Tigers)

Top 5 of the evening
Point Guard : W. Posey (10inch Vertical) (29 Points, 9 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 39
Shooting Guard : F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical) (26 Points, 4 Rebounds, 17 Assists, 2 Steals, 3 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 43
Small Forward : E. Bajrektarević (Mill City Thunder) (32 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 35
Power Forward : R. Mormile (10inch Vertical) (28 Points, 20 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 44
Center : E. Papakonstantinou (10inch Vertical) (16 Points, 14 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 37

MVP of the evening
R. Mormile (10inch Vertical) (28 Points, 20 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 2 Steals, 2 Block Shots) : Efficiency : 44

The bad performance of the evening
J. Killian (HumanFund) (7 Points, 3 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 1 Steals, 0 Block Shots) : Efficiency : -16

All kinds of statistics
The player who forgot to remove his mittens : J. Killian (HumanFund) : 10 Turnovers

Player targeted by the referees : M. Ayorecha (Kings Knights), S. Moldovan (Resurrected Fury) : 6 Personnal Fouls

The iron-man : P. Wilkinson (Splash Gang), J. Killian (HumanFund), I. Tilly (HumanFund), P. Biduido (Flashover), R. Pike (Beware of Dogs), J. Herron (Mos Eisley Imperials), L. Deal (Mos Eisley Imperials), R. Villegas (Mos Eisley Imperials), M. Mack (Mos Eisley Imperials), D. Herzog (Mos Eisley Imperials) : 48 Minutes

The shooter : F. Fontanete (10inch Vertical) : 8 Three points

The best performer : J. Carandil (Kings Knights) : Rating : 22.0

The worst performer : W. Motley (Resurrected Fury) : Rating : 1.0

NBBA Season 69 – Day 22 Recap (Saturday, September 27, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Splash Gang Outlasts Knights in Double OT Thriller, Clinch Playoff Spot
The Splash Gang closed out the regular season in dramatic fashion, edging the Kings Knights 135–127 in double overtime. The Knights refused to go down without a fight at home, but Norbert Ament’s 46 points and Paul Wilkinson’s 27 rebounds were too much to withstand. The victory not only gave Splash a rare road win but also punched their ticket to the playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive.

Stark Contrast Secure #1 in Big 8
Stark Contrast wrapped up the regular season at 18–4 with a 97–78 home win over the LA Lions. The victory locks them in as the top seed in the league and secures home-court advantage for the playoffs, a huge edge as Stark looks to return to the Finals.

ETBU Crush Fury in Rout
The ETBU Tigers demolished Resurrected Fury 116–41. Kangshan swatted 6 shots, the defense suffocated, and ETBU made a statement as one of the Big 8’s most dangerous contenders entering the playoffs.

10inch Vertical Embarrasses HumanFund
It was a demolition job as 10inch Vertical rolled to a 175–28 road win over HumanFund. Fontanete’s 17 assists, Mormile’s 28-point/20-rebound double-double, and all-around dominance highlighted the blowout. 10in look every bit the contender heading into postseason play.

Cavaliers Cap Off Historic Week with Road Win
The Virginia Cavaliers ended their storybook regular season with an 88–78 road victory over Flashover. Fresh off winning the USA Cup Championship earlier this week, Virginia carried the momentum into league play and closed strong. Congratulations to the Cavaliers on capturing their first-ever Cup title and completing one of the most memorable weeks in franchise history.

Silverbacks Clamp Dogs on the Road
The Silverbacks finished strong, beating Beware of Dogs 98–63 away. Their trademark defense and interior presence gave them full control, sending the Silverbacks into the playoffs with momentum.

Mill City Thunder Crush Imperials
The Mill City Thunder tuned up for the playoffs with a 125–46 blowout over the Mos Eisley Imperials. Bajrektarević’s 32 points headlined the easy home win as Mill City set their sights on defending the title.

TarTeam Wins at Visionaries
TarTeam closed the season with a 99–85 road win over the Visionaries. With balanced scoring and sharp execution, TarTeam heads into the postseason firmly positioned as a Great 8 contender.

Final Word
Day 22 capped off a legendary Season 69. Splash, Silverbacks, Cavaliers, and 10inch Vertical all secured valuable last road wins of the season, with Splash’s double-OT triumph not only being the game of the night but also their ticket into the playoffs. Stark Contrast secured the #1 seed in the league with home-court advantage for playoffs, while the Virginia Cavaliers added extra shine by celebrating a USA Cup championship earlier in the week. With contenders firing on all cylinders and no major injuries on the horizon, the table is set for what should be a dramatic and unforgettable NBBA playoff run.

Thank you for these summaries throughout the season. Very enjoyable to read. :)

It's playoff time!

Big 8:

Splash Gang (4) @ Stark Contrast (1)
10inch Vertical (3) @ ETBU Tigers (2)

Great 8:

Visionaries (4) @ TarTeam (1)
Silverbacks (3) @ Mill City Thunder (2)

RS:

Mos Eisley Imperials (7) @ The LA Lions (5)
HumanFund (7) @ Virginia Cavaliers (5)
Flashover (6) @ Kings Knights (6)

Place your bets!