MAMBAZ vs AMC
Game recap
AMC won 85-52 over MAMBAZ in a decisive 33-point blowout, moving to 3-4 while MAMBAZ fell to 1-6. The margin showed AMC controlled the game from start to finish, with no need for a late comeback.
AMC’s edge was clear in the shooting numbers: 35-of-61 from the field and 13-of-33 from three, compared with MAMBAZ’s 22-of-57 and 5-of-22. AMC also outrebounded MAMBAZ 38-20 and edged the assists 28-20, while each team committed 5 turnovers. Free throws were a small wrinkle, with AMC going 2-of-10 and MAMBAZ 3-of-8. behjan paeez led AMC with 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Ayman Abubaker added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists (14/7/9), while rabee barkadle supplied 13 points and 20 rebounds (13/20) on 6-of-10 shooting. #5 topped MAMBAZ with 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, 2-of-6 from three and 3-of-6 at the line.
Team takeaways
- #5 delivered the strongest individual performance, scoring 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 7 of 14 from two points, while adding 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and no turnovers. This is an efficient, low-risk contribution that should remain central to the offense through early touches, screens, and clear reads for the supporting cast.
- MAMBAZ generated good ball movement with 20 assists on 22 made field goals while committing only 5 turnovers. The assist production was distributed, with #10 contributing 6, #24 adding 5, and #7 and MAMBAZ #3 each providing 3. Continue trusting this shared creation rather than relying on #5 to generate every advantage.
- MAMBAZ #3 offered an efficient secondary scoring option with 12 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 6 of 10 from two-point range, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Combined with #5's paint production, this gives the team a useful 26-of-52-point foundation around efficient two-point execution; feature both players as cutters, screeners, and interior targets.
- Shooting efficiency was the primary offensive issueMAMBAZ made 22 of 57 field-goal attempts (38.6%) and only 5 of 22 three-pointers (22.7%). The five players outside #5 and MAMBAZ #3 combined for just 7 of 30 shooting (23.3%) and 17 points, confirming that the difficulty extended beyond one poor performance. Use early-clock actions, hand-offs, cuts, and relocation to create clean looks, and encourage perimeter players to attack closeouts or deliver the extra pass rather than forcing contested threes.
- The team was decisively out rebounded, losing the battle 20-38 and collecting only 1 offensive rebound compared with AMC's 4. Emphasize box-out technique, gang-rebounding, and clear role assignments for defensive and offensive glass work, particularly on long rebounds and shots taken from the corner or wing.
- Paint pressure and free-throw generation were limited. MAMBAZ converted only 3 of 8 free throws (37.5%), with #5 accounting for 6 of the 8 attempts, and the team recorded 0 blocked shots while AMC established a substantial rebounding advantage. Increase drives, backdoor cuts, post entries, and above-break actions to create rim attempts and balanced free-throw opportunities, while assigning weak-side help to protect the paint. Overall: MAMBAZ has encouraging ball movement, low turnover rate, and an effective paint template, but improved shot quality, rebounding, and rim pressure are necessary to close the performance gap.
- AMC demonstrated elite shooting efficiency, converting 35 of 61 field-goal attempts (57.4%), 22 of 28 two-point attempts (78.6%), and 13 of 33 three-point attempts (39.4%). This produced 85 points and should be sustained through early offense, strong-side screening, and spacing that preserves these high-quality looks.
- The team showed excellent creation and possession control with 28 assists on 35 made field goals, only 5 turnovers, and a 5.6 assist-to-turnover ratio. Ayman Abubaker's 9 assists, along with 6 each from milad basir and AMC #3, show that the offense is not dependent on one ball-handler; continue emphasizing drive-and-kick passing, skip passes, and off-ball movement.
- Scoring depth and interior control were major strengths, as five AMC players scored in double figures, including 22 points from behjan paeez on 10-of-13 shooting and 19 from AMC #3. AMC also collected 34 defensive rebounds, led by rabee barkadle's 17. Continue using behjan paeez as an efficient scoring hub and rabee barkadle as the primary glass and rim anchor.
- Free-throw execution needs immediate attention. AMC converted only 2 of 10 attempts (20.0%), missing eight times and leaving points on the table. At a 70% target, the same attempts would produce roughly five additional points. Emphasize a repeatable routine, stronger lower-body stability, and controlled follow-through while using screening and cutting actions to create cleaner contact opportunities.
- AMC secured only 4 offensive rebounds, so its strong defensive rebounding did not consistently translate into second-chance possessions. Establish designated crashers on each possession, prioritize box-out technique, and create quick outlet options so the team can run after securing the defensive ball.
- Defensive disruption was limited with only 4 steals and 0 blocks despite a low 5 fouls. Add a designated weak-side rim protector, coordinated show-and-hedge responses to high screens, and clear closeout and nail-help assignments so the team can contest shots without surrendering its rebounding advantage. Overall: AMC's shooting, ball movement, and depth are the foundation of this performance; improving free throws, second-chance creation, and rim protection would make the team even more complete.
Team stats
Box score
MAMBAZ
52L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5Player #5Is this you? Claim it → | 23 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9-16 | 2-2 | 3-6 |
| 3Player #3Is this you? Claim it → | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 24thanusan | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-8 | 0-0 |
| 1Player #1Is this you? Claim it → | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| 7khalkin | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 10Player #10Is this you? Claim it → | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| 4mathushan gunaseelan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Team totals | 52 | 20 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 22-57 | 5-22 | 3-8 |
| Shooting | 38.6% | 22.7% | 37.5% | |||||||
AMC
85W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10behjan paeezSmooth operator | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10-13 | 0-1 | 2-5 |
| 3Player #3Is this you? Claim it →Sniper | 19 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7-11 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| 15Ayman AbubakerDimer | 14 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-8 | 2-4 | 0-3 |
| 5rabee barkadlePlayer of the gameDouble-double | 13 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| 13milad basir | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-15 | 3-13 | 0-0 |
| 66Player #66Is this you? Claim it → | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 85 | 38 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 35-61 | 13-33 | 2-10 |
| Shooting | 57.4% | 39.4% | 20.0% | |||||||
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