Pacers Gaming TIPOFF Group Stage Recap
April 5, 2019
In the first game of the season, Pacers Gaming (PCG) matched up against Warriors Gaming Squad (WGS). PCG was able to pull out the victory after starting hot, leading by 8 at the end of the first quarter. The game was tied at the half and went down to the final possession of the game. WoLF 74 came up big down the stretch with a major steal to keep the lead for PCG with 28 seconds left on the clock. PCG held off WGS for the win, 53-51.
Ramo led the PCG attack as the Player of the Game with 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. Swizurk had a strong performance as well dropping 16 points shooting 70% from the field with 4 assists. Matty and Lord Beezus each had 9 points respectively.
WGS standout, Jin, dropped 15 points and 6 rebounds, keeping them in the game down the stretch. Bsmoove finished with 14 points and 3 assists.
Pacers Gaming (PCG) had a quick turn-around playing Hawks Talon GC immediately after, and carried momentum into their second game of the night. Swizurk came out hot for PCG ,and helped give them a 15 point lead at the end of the first quarter. Hawks Talon GC did not back down and came out on a run in the second quarter to end up making it a 7-point game at the half. However, Swizurk’s 27 points proved to be too much to overcome for the Hawks, and Pacers Gaming walked away with a victory, 56 to 51.
Swizurk was the Player of the Game with 27 points, 3 assists, and 4 steals. WoLF 74 gave a strong effort as well putting in 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 7 steals. Ramo nearly had a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.
Hawks Talon stayed in the game with Rando dropping 17 points, and Arsonal putting up 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Pacers Gaming advances to THE TIPOFF tournament playoffs this Saturday, April 6th at 3:00PM/ET against Celtics Crossover Gaming. Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/nba2kleague.