The Raiders vs Scartown Ballers
Game recap
The Raiders rolled past the Scartown Ballers 68-46 on October 26, 2026, a decisive 22-point win rather than a nail-biter. The statistical separator was clean ball movement and pressure: The Raiders posted 20 assists and 12 steals, and Scartown committed 17 turnovers. Even after surrendering the 29-34 rebounding edge, The Raiders kept control. Both teams grabbed seven offensive rebounds, so Scartown’s advantage on the glass did not create extra chances. The sharpest weapon was spacing, with The Raiders burying 11 shots from beyond the arc.
The Raiders shot 25-of-59 overall, 42%, and connected at a cleaner rate at the two-point line, hitting 14-of-22 for 64%. Scartown shot 19-of-54, 35%, and went 15-of-30 for 50% at the two-point line. The gap grew from downtown: The Raiders were 11-of-37 for 30%, while the Ballers were 4-of-24 for 17%. Free throws were nearly even at 7-of-10 and 4-of-6, so the decisive separation came from live-ball execution and perimeter accuracy.
Michael Otoo led The Raiders with 20/1/7, scoring on 6-of-16 and adding 5-of-7 at the line. Jahfar Mansour added 15 on 5-of-11, including 3-of-9 from three, while #5 supplied 17 points on 5-of-12 from beyond the arc. Wayne Hibbert delivered 14 points, 9 rebounds and a perfect 7-of-11 from two-point range. Nardo McLean supplied 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and a block. Scartown’s #0 finished 27/11 on 12-of-20, including 11-of-13 at the two-point line, but the Ballers’ team-wide shooting and turnover totals dragged the final score down.
Team takeaways
- Positive 1The 68-46 victory reflects excellent two-way control. The Raiders held Scartown to 19-of-54 shooting (35.2%) and 4-of-24 from three (16.7%) while forcing 12 turnovers and recording 12 steals. Positive 2: Interior efficiency was a major strength at 14-of-22 from two (63.6%). Wayne Hibbert led the approach with 7-of-11, supported by Michael Otoo at 3-of-5 and Jahfar Mansour at 2-of-2, so we should continue emphasizing early paint touches, cuts, seal-and-score actions, and efficient passing inside. Positive 3: The offense showed encouraging ball movement with 20 assists on 25 made field goals. Otoo led with 7 assists and Nardo McLean added 6, which suggests our ball screens, skip passes, and early secondary actions are creating quality looks for teammates.
- Improvement 1Three-point consistency can create a larger margin of victory. The Raiders shot 11-of-37 from three (29.7%), with 26 misses; #5 was excellent at 5-of-12, while Otoo was 3-of-11, Mansour was 3-of-9, and McLean was 0-of-4. We should prioritize corner threes, catch-and-shoot opportunities created by relocation, and early-clock actions for our best shooters, while directing McLean toward elbow facilitation when his shot is not available. Improvement 2: Rim protection needs greater urgency because the team recorded only one block and Scartown shot 14-of-22 from two. We should emphasize weak-side tagging, early help on drives, vertical contests without unnecessary reach, and clear communication so perimeter players recover efficiently after helping. Improvement 3: We can generate more extra possessions through offensive rebounding and bonus opportunities. The Raiders had 7 offensive rebounds and only 10 free-throw attempts, converting 7-of-10. Assigning controlled crash rules, keeping an outlet in place, and attacking closeouts with Hibbert and Otoo should create put-backs and paint opportunities without sacrificing spacing. Overall
The foundation is strong, and selective improvements in perimeter quality, rim defense, and extra-possession creation should make this unit more dominant as games tighten.
- Positive 1#0 delivered an outstanding individual performance with 27 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including an excellent 11-of-13 from two, plus 11 rebounds and 3 steals. His scoring efficiency, physical presence, and activity on both glass provide a reliable foundation for the offense. Positive 2: The team won the rebounding battle 34-29, including a 27-22 advantage on defensive boards. #4 collected 7 rebounds, while #28 and #8 added 6 each, giving the staff multiple options for maintaining possession and limiting second-chance opportunities. Positive 3: The defensive pressure was productive, generating 12 Raiders turnovers and 6 steals while the team committed only 7 fouls. #0 had 3 steals, #8 had 2, and #11 added 1, confirming that the pressure packages are creating disruption without excessive contact.
- Improvement 1Perimeter shooting was the clearest offensive issue at 4-of-24 from three (16.7%), producing 20 misses. #9 was a positive example at 2-of-3, but #0 was 1-of-7, #11 was 1-of-5, and #13 was 0-of-5. We should create cleaner looks through corner spacing, relocation, early offense, and off-ball screens, while avoiding contested pull-ups and using #9's movement as a template. Improvement 2: Ball security and secondary creation require attention. Scartown committed 17 turnovers, including five each by #13 and #8, and generated only 9 assists. #0 also accounted for 20 of the team's 54 field-goal attempts, so we should simplify late-clock reads, use no-live-ball-turnover rules, and involve #8, #11, and #28 as deliberate secondary handlers rather than forcing extra actions. Improvement 3: Paint defense must improve after allowing 14-of-22 two-point shooting and one block. #0's 11-of-13 accuracy from two and 27 points illustrate the need for stronger help positioning and contesting. We should tag primary scorers, make weak-side defenders show before the catch, communicate rotations, and challenge finishes vertically. Overall
The group showed competitive effort, rebounding strength, and disruptive pressure, but cleaner shot creation, better decision-making, and stronger help defense are the priorities for the next game.
Team stats
Box score
The Raiders
68W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92Michael OtooDimer | 20 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6-16 | 3-11 | 5-7 |
| 5Heloim DimpengiSniper | 17 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 5-12 | 0-0 |
| 1jahfar mansour | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-11 | 3-9 | 2-2 |
| 13wayne hibbertPlayer of the gameSmooth operator | 14 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 14Nardo McLeanThief | 2 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 3Player #3Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 68 | 29 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 25-59 | 11-37 | 7-10 |
| Shooting | 42.4% | 29.7% | 70.0% | |||||||
Scartown Ballers
46L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0Player #0Is this you? Claim it →Double-double | 27 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12-20 | 1-7 | 2-4 |
| 11Player #11Is this you? Claim it → | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3-12 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| 9Player #9Is this you? Claim it → | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| 8Player #8Is this you? Claim it → | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| 28Player #28Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 13Player #13Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0-7 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 46 | 34 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 19-54 | 4-24 | 4-6 |
| Shooting | 35.2% | 16.7% | 66.7% | |||||||
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