Krispy Kreme vs Monarchs
Game recap
The Monarchs edged Krispy Kreme 51-48 in a tight game, with their cleaner shooting and stronger defensive work supplying the separation.
The Monarchs connected on 22 of 48 shots and 5 of 16 from three, while Krispy Kreme managed 18 of 63 and 4 of 22 from downtown. Krispy Kreme did win the boards 49-26, with 24 offensive rebounds, and made 8 of 19 free throws to the Monarchs' 2 of 6. Still, the Monarchs committed fewer turnovers, 16 to 18, and finished with 11 steals to 7. Macmar Marcelino led all scorers with 28 points, 2 rebounds and 5 steals (28/2/5), including 4 of 10 from three. Trystan Alfarero added 11 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists (11/3/7). Krispy Kreme's top scorer, #8, put up 13 points and 13 rebounds (13/13), including 8 offensive boards, while #0 added 12 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists (12/19/2), 10 of those boards offensive.
Team takeaways
- Dominant offensive reboundingKrispy Kreme outrebounded the Monarchs 49-26 and won the offensive glass 24-3. #0's 12 points and 19 rebounds, including 10 offensive, and #8's 13 points and 13 rebounds give the team a dependable second-chance engine; preserve the crash, balance, and outlet habits.
- Free-throw generation and defensive disciplineThe team earned 19 free throws while committing only six fouls. #51, #8, #1, and #27 accounted for all eight makes, so maintaining disciplined contact and paint pressure is valuable.
- Defensive disruptionKrispy Kreme forced 16 Monarchs turnovers and held the opposition to 51 points on 48 attempts. Retain the ball-pressure package while tightening closeout and help communication to reduce the opponent's 53.1% two-point efficiency.
- Field-goal efficiency and shot selectionThe team made 18 of 63 (28.6%), 14 of 41 from two (34.1%), and 4 of 22 from three (18.2%). #12's 1-of-15 and #1's 2-of-10 illustrate the perimeter efficiency gap. Reduce low-percentage three-point volume, prioritize cuts and paint touches, and require a feet-set, defender-displaced, rim-open checklist before shooting.
- Possession and ball movement18 turnovers and only eight assists indicate that the offense often generated extra decisions without enough sharing. Slow down after offensive rebounds, avoid cross-court skips, and use simple spacing and handoff actions so the high-rebounding wings can initiate cutters and put-backs.
- Free-throw conversionDespite the 19-attempt advantage, the team made only eight (42.1%), leaving 11 opportunities on the table. Use a repeatable routine, add controlled rebound routines for misses, and make the second free throw a deliberate pressure point.
- Efficient offenseThe Monarchs shot 22 of 48 overall (45.8%) and 17 of 32 from two (53.1%). Macmar Marcelino's 28 points on 12-of-22 shooting provided a productive focal point; continue emphasizing early-clock reads, cuts, and shot quality that produced this efficiency.
- Defensive activity and defensive glass11 steals and 23 defensive rebounds show pressure and reasonable protection of possessions. Reinforce closeout communication, deflection angles, and secure box-out assignments to turn those stops into transition offense.
- Distributed support creationThe team recorded 12 assists, led by Trystan Alfarero's seven and Josh Baylon's three. Continue emphasizing early handoffs, drag screens, and cut-and-roll reads so multiple players can create advantages rather than relying solely on the primary scorer.
- Rebounding and rim protectionThe Monarchs collected only three offensive rebounds and 26 total rebounds, versus 24 offensive and 49 total for Krispy Kreme, and recorded no blocks. Use gang-rebound calls, weak-side box-out assignments, and a protect-the-rim rotation without abandoning the perimeter.
- Turnover control16 turnovers equaled roughly one for every three field-goal attempts. Simplify post reads, use safer pressure releases, and reduce live-ball turnovers through quicker outlet decisions and back-pass cuts.
- Free-throw generation and executionThe team attempted only six free throws and made two (33.3%). Generate repeatable paint touches, attack closeouts, and pair them with a consistent shooting routine and balanced positioning for misses.
Team stats
Box score
Krispy Kreme
48L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8Player #8Is this you? Claim it →Double-double | 13 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5-15 | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| 0Player #0Is this you? Claim it →Double-double | 12 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6-15 | 0-0 | 0-3 |
| 51Player #51Is this you? Claim it →Smooth operator | 12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 3-5 |
| 1Player #1Is this you? Claim it → | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-7 | 2-4 |
| 12Player #12Is this you? Claim it → | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1-15 | 1-8 | 0-0 |
| 27Player #27Is this you? Claim it → | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 11Player #11Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 00Player #00Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 48 | 49 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 18-63 | 4-22 | 8-19 |
| Shooting | 28.6% | 18.2% | 42.1% | |||||||
Monarchs
51W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6Macmar MarcelinoPlayer of the gameSniperThief | 28 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12-22 | 4-10 | 0-1 |
| 4Trystan AlfareroDimer | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 1-3 |
| 5Player #5Is this you? Claim it → | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 11Player #11Is this you? Claim it → | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| 7Josh Baylon | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| 20Richard Asuncion | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 31karl ancheta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 13Player #13Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 51 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 22-48 | 5-16 | 2-6 |
| Shooting | 45.8% | 31.3% | 33.3% | |||||||
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