Knicks Gaming started off strong in the TIPOFF tournament and won their first match, but will have to go back to the drawing board after losing the next two games.
Led by a strong start and terrific efforts from G O O F Y 757 and iamadamthe1st, Knicks Gaming held on for a 72-67 win over Warriors Gaming Squad in their opening game of the tournament.
[Catch the premiere of KNX Gaming Tuesday at 10 PM on MSG & MSG GO]
Double-doubles from @Goofy757__ and @iamadamthe1st propels the @KnicksGaming in their first #NBA2KLeague game at THE TIPOFF!
Check out the highlights and analysis from @mrlarryridley & @Dirk_JDR. pic.twitter.com/ZBZCZlUJCE
β NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 2, 2018
The Knicks Gaming squad was certainly pleased with their opening performance:
That first win feeling π€© pic.twitter.com/lZs4D5jJoV
β KnicksGaming (@KnicksGaming) May 2, 2018
Knicks Gaming started out strong again in their second matchup against Wizards District Gaming and took an early six-point lead in the first quarter.
.@ImThat6MB tips it in to give us a 6-point lead π pic.twitter.com/GJ4pcavM6v
β KnicksGaming (@KnicksGaming) May 3, 2018
They would take a seven-point lead into halftime, but Wizards District Gaming would come roaring back in the second half. Still, Knicks Gaming was in a position to start the tourney 2-0 until this happened late in the fourth quarter.
π₯π₯π₯@isaacgilton sends us into OT with this clutch 3
π±: https://t.co/v1LLynxNVO pic.twitter.com/3NhmV8J57n
β NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 3, 2018
Wizards District Gaming would go on to win the contest in overtime, 81-76. Idrisdagoat6 led all scorers with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
WHAT. A. GAME.@WizardsDG and @KnicksGaming go down to the wire in our 4th game of the night. pic.twitter.com/eluemJqkvv
β NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 3, 2018
Knicks Gaming was playing for its TIPOFF tourney life in the final matchup against Jazz Gaming, but in the end, the boys from Utah were victorious.
Highlights and analysis from the @UtahJazzGaming and @KnicksGaming win-or-go-home showdown!#NBA2KLeague | #ItsOurTime pic.twitter.com/S2KzIbSWsW
β NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) May 3, 2018
The Knicks Gaming team will try to bounce back next week, as they attempt to build chemistry during the NBA2KLeague.
[Catch the premiere of KNX Gaming Tuesday at 10 PM on MSG & MSG GO]
Tough way to close out our first time playing together but, really proud of this team and the effort we put in tonight… have work to do and weβll make sure we get it together for our next time out.
β The Kid π (@iamadamthe1st) May 3, 2018