By: Chris Cipriano
Despite a fourth-quarter rally, Knicks Gaming fell to Heat Check Gaming, 75-74, Saturday.
Up by one with time running out, NateKahl came up with a huge block but the ball landed right into HyPeR iS Pro’s hands, who layed it in with 1.2 seconds remaining.
Off a timeout, NateKahl got a decent look to win the game, but it didn’t fall dropping Knicks Gaming’s record to 2-5.
WHAT A FINISH 😲
🔥 @Hotshotx305 gets blocked attacking the rim but @HyPeRiSPro has his back and puts it up with 1.2 seconds left to propel @HeatCheckGaming over @KnicksGaming. pic.twitter.com/2QDGqj2SXr
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) June 23, 2018
The first half featured a lot of back and forth action, with neither side seizing control. iamadamthe1st was the catalyst for Knicks Gaming, leading the team in points and assists in the first half.
.@iamadamthe1st ➡️ @NateKahl for the slam!
💻: https://t.co/VkkPy8tBkh pic.twitter.com/krbqtp4BvP
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) June 23, 2018
As we headed into halftime, Heat Check Gaming held a 43-40 lead.
Awesome first half of action as @HeatCheckGaming lead @KnicksGaming by 3
Catch up on all the action from the first half in our halftime recap powered by @Alienware pic.twitter.com/ypdLijVD6Q
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) June 23, 2018
Knicks Gaming trailed by two entering the fourth quarter, but then they started to turn it on.
👌 HUGE@iamadamthe1st gives @KnicksGaming the lead late in the 4th Q.
💻: https://t.co/VkkPy8tBkh pic.twitter.com/SLNTkHDyFw
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) June 23, 2018
The lead got as high as four, but they were unable to hold on down the stretch.
😱😱😱@ImThat6MB with the finish AND THE FOUL as @KnicksGaming have come storming back to take the lead in a close game against @HeatCheckGaming
LIVE: https://t.co/IWibnYP9k4 pic.twitter.com/n2hTovxQSt
— NBA2KLeague (@NBA2KLeague) June 23, 2018
One positive for Knicks Gaming was the offensive balance, as all five starters scored at least nine points.
Game!@HeatCheckGaming beat @KnicksGaming 75 – 74
-Heat@Hotshotx305 with 32 points and 9 rebounds@HyPeRiSPro with 20 points and 8 rebounds
-Knicks@iamadamthe1st with 13 points and 13 assists@Goofy757__ with 23 points and 8 rebounds pic.twitter.com/GxESCtvuRu
— 2k Analytics (@2k_Analytics) June 23, 2018
Next Game: Knicks Gaming will take on Cavs Legion GC Friday at 7 PM. You can watch the NBA 2K League on Twitch.
Tune In: Don’t miss the next episode of KNX Gaming: Inside the NBA 2K League Tuesday at 10 PM on MSG and MSG GO.