Homenetmen vs Eastside Warriors
Game recap
Homenetmen secured a 59-45 win over Eastside Warriors, using balanced scoring and paint dominance to control the game. The shooting gap was clear: Homenetmen connected at 40.7% from the field while Eastside managed just 30.2%. Homenetmen lived at the rim, burying 16 of 30 two-point attempts at 53.3%, while Eastside hit only 9 of 24 (37.5%). Eastside tried to keep pace behind #69's monster rebounding night (18 boards, 15 points) and #1's 15 points, but Homenetmen's depth kept the lead comfortable throughout. The win moves Homenetmen to 1-2 on the season while Eastside falls to 1-3.
Homenetmen shot 24-of-59 (40.7%) overall with 16-of-30 inside the arc and 8-of-29 from beyond (27.6%). They dished 11 assists on 24 makes and won the glass 37-32, controlling the defensive end. Eastside managed 16-of-53 (30.2%) with 9-of-24 in the paint and 7-of-29 from three (24.1%), totaling just 6 assists as a team. Turnovers were even at 12 apiece, but Homenetmen turned the possession battle into transition points. #99 powered the offense with 23 points on 10-of-25 shooting, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, a stat-stuffing performance that fueled the win. #24 added 8 points on 4-of-7 from two, #2 posted 9 points and 9 boards, and #5 chipped in 7 with 8 rebounds. Trystan Alfarero led the Eastside bench with 9 points on 3-of-8 shooting.
Team takeaways
- Three positives from this win. First, our interior execution was excellent. We shot 16 of 30 from two point range which is 53.3 percent, well above league average, and we clearly won the painted area battle. Second, we controlled the glass decisively. Our 37 to 32 rebounding edge, highlighted by 25 defensive rebounds, gave us extra possessions and limited second chance opportunities for the opponent. Player 99 delivered a star level performance with 23 points on 10 of 25 shooting, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and zero turnovers, which is the kind of two way impact we need from our lead scorer. Third, we moved the ball well with 11 assists on 24 made field goals, showing we were finding the open man rather than settling for contested looks.
- Three areas we need to address before next game. First, turnovers were a problem. We gave it away 12 times, and number 999 alone contributed 6 of those in what looked like a turnover heavy shift off the bench. We need to clean up his decision making or limit his minutes in pressure situations. Second, we only attempted 4 free throws all game. That tells me we are settling for jump shots instead of attacking the rim and drawing contact. Player 99 alone took 25 field goals but did not get to the line once. Our shot selection needs to shift toward penetration. Third, we had only 1 blocked shot the entire game. That signals a lack of rim protection and weak side help. We must improve our interior verticality and rotations to deter opponents from finishing at the cup. Summary, we won because of execution and rebounding, but if we do not cut turnovers, get to the foul line, and protect the rim, a tougher opponent will expose us.
- Three positives to build on. First, Player 69 was a force on the boards with 18 rebounds, including 14 defensive boards. That kind of effort on the glass is a foundation we can build our defense around. Second, we generated pressure defensively. Our 6 steals and consistent ball pressure disrupted their rhythm, even with the loss. Third, we were aggressive in attacking the basket. We earned 8 free throw attempts which is double what Homenetmen managed. We need to keep that aggressiveness and trust our drives to draw fouls.
- Three areas that cost us this game. First, our shooting efficiency was poor. We shot 16 of 53 overall which is 30.2 percent, and we need to look at whether this was shot selection or contested looks. Player 24 went 1 of 9 and Trystan went 3 of 8. These are simply too many empty possessions. Second, ball security was a disaster. We turned it over 12 times with Player 999 accounting for 7 of those. That is unacceptable from a primary handler and must be addressed immediately through practice emphasis on decision making under pressure. Third, our offense lacked ball movement. Only 6 assists on 16 made baskets suggests an isolation heavy approach. Player 99 for the opponent had 4 assists and we could not match that distribution. We need to run more action through Player 69 in the high post and use screens to free our shooters. Summary, the effort was there on the glass and on the defensive pressure side, but until we improve shooting efficiency, protect the basketball, and move the ball to find quality looks, we will continue to come up short against quality opponents.
Team stats
Box score
Homenetmen
59W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99Player #99Is this you? Claim it →Player of the gameDimer | 23 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10-25 | 3-11 | 0-0 |
| 2Player #2Is this you? Claim it → | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| 24Player #24Is this you? Claim it → | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| 5Player #5Is this you? Claim it → | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 1-1 |
| 6Player #6Is this you? Claim it → | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| 10Player #10Is this you? Claim it → | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-7 | 1-6 | 0-0 |
| 28Player #28Is this you? Claim it → | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 58 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 24-59 | 8-29 | 2-4 |
| Shooting | 40.7% | 27.6% | 50.0% | |||||||
Eastside Warriors
45L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69Player #69Is this you? Claim it →Double-double | 15 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6-18 | 2-10 | 1-2 |
| 1Player #1Is this you? Claim it → | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-13 | 2-5 | 3-6 |
| 4Trystan Alfarero | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| 15Player #15Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 24Player #24Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-6 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 43 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 16-53 | 7-29 | 4-8 |
| Shooting | 30.2% | 24.1% | 50.0% | |||||||
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