The Crew vs Benjeezy B Ez
Game recap
The Crew and Benjeezy B Ez battled in a defensive grind, with Benjeezy holding on for a 31-29 nail-biter. Neither side could buy a bucket, as the game was decided at the line and on the glass. Benjeezy ripped the rebound battle 40-27, a 13-board advantage, and cashed in 9 free throws to The Crew's 5. The Crew answered with seven steals, forcing 17 turnovers, but their ice-cold shooting kept them from seizing the lead down the stretch. The margin never stretched beyond a few possessions, with momentum trading back and forth until the final horn.
The Crew struggled from every spot on the floor, shooting 21.6% from the field (11-of-51), including a brutal 8-of-32 from two-point range and 3-of-19 from beyond the arc. They dished out just 7 assists against 11 turnovers. Benjeezy wasn't much better offensively, hitting 23.3% (10-of-43) and only 2-of-15 from three, but their dominance on the boards, 8 offensive rebounds and 32 defensive, plus the free throw disparity, proved to be the difference. The Crew's 7 steals and willingness to attack the rim showed fight, but the shooting numbers told the real story.
arman akbari #24 carried the offensive load for The Crew, dropping 18 points on 5-of-14 with 3 triples, while Number 9 #9 answered with 14 for Benjeezy on 4-of-13 shooting.
Team takeaways
- Three positives from this boxscore. First, the defensive activity was outstanding with 7 steals, which shows the hands were active and the perimeter defenders were disrupting the opposing offense. Second, the team showed hustle on the offensive glass with 7 offensive rebounds, creating valuable second chance opportunities. Third, arman akbari delivered an elite performance with 18 points on just 14 shot attempts including 3 made threes and a perfect 5 for 6 from the free throw line, proving he is a reliable closer and shot creator who can carry the offense when needed. Overall the team competed hard and stayed in the game with strong defensive energy and a clear go to scorer.
- Three areas for improvement from this boxscore. First, the shooting efficiency was unacceptably low at 21.6 percent from the field on 51 attempts, with the two point shot at 25 percent and the three point shot at a brutal 15.8 percent. The team must prioritize higher percentage looks by running more set plays that produce drives and closeouts rather than contested pull ups, and we need to reinforce shot selection in practice. Second, the 11 turnovers were costly, especially given the low shooting percentage, so we need sharper ball handling drills and clearer passing lanes. Third, the complete absence of blocks and the 11 personal fouls suggest weak interior protection and poor help side defense, so we need to emphasize verticality contests and disciplined close outs in our next film session. Summary, the effort and steals are a strong foundation, but shot selection, ball security, and interior defense must be the focus this week.
- Three positives from this boxscore. First, the team absolutely dominated the glass with 40 total rebounds compared to 27 for the opponent, including 8 offensive boards, which reflects superior positioning, boxing out fundamentals, and team length. Second, the free throw shooting at 56.3 percent on 16 attempts shows the team did a great job of getting to the line and converting when it mattered. Third, Number 9 was a bright spot with 14 points on 13 shots including 2 made threes and 4 of 6 from the line, plus 2 assists and 2 steals, providing efficient two way production. Summary, the rebounding edge and free throw discipline were the winning formula.
- Three areas for improvement from this boxscore. First, the 17 turnovers are the most alarming stat, with #999 alone responsible for 8 giveaways, which is unacceptably high and likely swung the game. We need to either limit that players minutes or run the offense through more reliable ball handlers, and we need passing and decision making drills in practice. Second, the shooting was poor across the board at 23.3 percent from the field and a brutal 13.3 percent from three on 15 attempts, so we need to rethink the offensive scheme, generate more paint touches, and reduce low percentage perimeter shots. Third, zero blocks and 10 fouls show we lacked rim protection, so we need to work on help defense rotations and contesting without fouling. Summary, ball security, shot quality, and interior defense are the three priorities for the next practice block.
Team stats
Box score
The Crew
29L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24arman akbari | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-14 | 3-10 | 5-6 |
| 12walid | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2-12 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 23Player #23Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it →Thief | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-9 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| 2kirishan sivaperuman | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 5tashkin ahmed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| 6Player #6Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 33brian liu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 30 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11-51 | 3-19 | 5-10 |
| Shooting | 21.6% | 15.8% | 50.0% | |||||||
Benjeezy B Ez
31W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9Player #9Is this you? Claim it → | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-13 | 2-6 | 4-6 |
| 18erez puccini | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it → | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 11JajaPlayer of the game | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| 2Player #2Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 7Kevin Threeeeeeee | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| 25Player #25Is this you? Claim it → | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| 3Player #3Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 31 | 40 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 10-43 | 2-15 | 9-16 |
| Shooting | 23.3% | 13.3% | 56.3% | |||||||
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