Blackbeard vs Craves
Game recap
Craves turned this into a 35-point blowout, winning 76-41 over Blackbeard. The separation came from control rather than a perimeter shooting show: Craves held a 51-25 edge in rebounds, including 17 offensive boards to six, and produced 19 assists against eight. That extra possession and ball movement powered sustained pressure. The statistical turning point was the dominance at the two-point level and on the glass, as Blackbeard was held to 14 made baskets on 62 attempts.
Efficiency and location told the story. Craves shot 33-of-70 overall, 28-of-45 from two-point range, and 5-of-25 from beyond the arc. Blackbeard was 14-of-62 overall, 8-of-28 from two-point range, and 6-of-34 from three. The contrast was sharp inside the arc: Craves' 62.2% at the two-point level dwarfed Blackbeard's 28.6%. From downtown, Blackbeard actually made one more triple, 6 versus 5, but that edge did little with its 17.6% accuracy and 22.6% overall shooting.
Craves #4 led with 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting, including 10-of-12 from two-point range, plus 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3-of-3 free throws. #30 added 19 points, hitting 6-of-7 twos, while #23 supplied 10 points and #2 grabbed 13 rebounds. Blackbeard got 20 from #99 on 9-of-21 shooting and 15 from #98, whose 7-of-9 free throws helped, but #98 also shot 3-of-17 overall. Abdul Wahedi rounded out Craves with 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Craves' two-point efficiency, rebounding, and depth made the matchup decisive.
Team takeaways
- Interior efficiency from #99#99 scored 20 points on 9-of-21 shooting and made 7-of-9 two-point attempts (77.8%), providing Blackbeard with its most dependable scoring source. Build repeatable actions that produce clean interior looks while using #98 and #4 as floor spacers.
- Free-throw executionThe team shot 7-of-9 from the line (77.8%), with #98 making all seven attempts and adding 15 points. Preserve his established routine and develop a second free-throw option so the team is not dependent on one player for this advantage.
- Defensive activity without excessive foulingBlackbeard recorded five steals, one block, and only six team fouls, with #13 contributing two steals and the block. Keep the pressure and help-defense triggers that create deflections while emphasizing disciplined closeouts and controlled rebounding angles.
- Overall shooting and shot qualityBlackbeard shot 14-of-62 overall (22.6%), 8-of-28 from two-point range (28.6%), and 6-of-34 from three (17.6%). #7's 0-for-9 shooting, including 0-for-7 from three, was a major drag. Establish a paint-first shot hierarchy, attack before the defense is set, and reserve three-point attempts for catch-and-shoot looks rather than contested, fading shots.
- Offensive balance and half-court execution#99 and #98 produced 35 of 41 points, while the other six players combined to shoot 2-of-24; five of those players were a combined 0-for-21. With only eight assists against 11 turnovers, give the supporting rotation clearer spacing, cutting, and putback responsibilities. #13's three assists show facilitator potential, so simple catch-and-shoot actions paired with a finisher could improve involvement while reducing turnovers.
- Rebounding and rim protectionBlackbeard was outrebounded 51-25, with 19 defensive rebounds and six offensive boards compared with the Craves' 34 and 17, and its one block trailed the Craves' four. Make gang rebounding and box-out assignments a priority, secure the ball with two hands, and improve rim protection through stronger vertical contests and help rotations. Overall, preserve the interior and free-throw strengths while rebuilding shot quality, offensive depth, and rebounding consistency.
- Two-point efficiencyThe Craves shot 28-of-45 from two-point range (62.2%), with #4 making 10-of-12 attempts and leading the team with 26 points. Continue building first-read actions around cuts, rolls, and clean paint touches while preserving the spacing that creates these opportunities.
- Defensive pressure and rebounding controlBlackbeard was held to 14-of-62 shooting (22.6%), while the Craves generated nine steals, four blocks, and a 51-25 rebounding advantage, including 17 offensive rebounds. Preserve the pressure principles that produced 13 deflections, secure defensive possessions, and maintain active box-out positioning.
- Ball movement and possession controlThe Craves recorded 19 assists against 10 turnovers, a strong 1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio, with Abdul Wahedi contributing six assists and #4 and #29 adding four each. Continue using high-percentage reads and early secondary actions so the offense continues to move before the defense settles.
- Perimeter shootingThe team converted only 5-of-25 three-pointers (20.0%); #30 was 2-of-11 and #2 was 1-of-5. Rather than abandoning perimeter offense, tighten shot selection to catch-and-shoot, relocation, and early-clock opportunities, using touch passes to create cleaner looks.
- Free-throw executionThe Craves made 7-of-13 free throws (53.8%), leaving six points available at the line. Establish a repeatable pre-shot routine and pair improved accuracy with stronger drives and high-percentage rim finishes to create additional opportunities.
- Overall shot quality and empty possessionsThe Craves made 33-of-70 field goals (47.1%) and missed 37 times, with 17 offensive rebounds showing hustle but also numerous second-chance possessions. Generate more early offense and first-option paint reads, reduce contested pull-ups, and convert offensive-rebound pressure into immediate putback points rather than repeated misses. Overall, the priority is to retain the strong defense and ball movement while improving perimeter shot quality, free-throw execution, and possession efficiency.
Team stats
Box score
Blackbeard
41L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99Player #99Is this you? Claim it → | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9-21 | 2-12 | 0-0 |
| 98Player #98Is this you? Claim it → | 15 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3-17 | 2-9 | 7-9 |
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it → | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 41Player #41Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 10Player #10Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 13Player #13Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 7Player #7Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-9 | 0-7 | 0-0 |
| 34Player #34Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 41 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 14-62 | 6-34 | 7-9 |
| Shooting | 22.6% | 17.6% | 77.8% | |||||||
Craves
76W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Player #4Is this you? Claim it →Player of the gameDouble-doubleSmooth operator | 26 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11-15 | 1-3 | 3-3 |
| 30Player #30Is this you? Claim it → | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-18 | 2-11 | 1-2 |
| 23Player #23Is this you? Claim it → | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4-12 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| 2Player #2Is this you? Claim it → | 9 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3-8 | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| 29Player #29Is this you? Claim it → | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 0-3 |
| 1Abdul WahediDimer | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 78 | 51 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 33-70 | 5-25 | 7-13 |
| Shooting | 47.1% | 20.0% | 53.8% | |||||||
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