NBL Oz Gaming’s Historic Post-Season Win

The NBL Oz Gaming team have dominated their first game of the NBA 2K League Playoffs, with a 3-1 win.

NBL showcased hunger and grit, creating history by claiming the best-five-series in four games against reputable Warriors Gaming Squad.

Jyden top-scored in three out of four games with a combined 42 points overall. He closed the series with a thrilling half-court game winner which saw NBL takeout Game 1 in the 3v3 Play-offs.

The iconic dance from DjayTooCold at the end was celebrated amongst the players following their historic post-season win.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our first post-season series win in team history ?<br><br>We take care of business against the Warriors and advance further into the post-season ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DownUnderdogs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DownUnderdogs</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hfqozvnlrq">pic.twitter.com/Hfqozvnlrq</a></p>&mdash; NBL Oz Gaming ??? (@nblozgaming) <a href="https://twitter.com/nblozgaming/status/1656461497286131712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


See below game results:

NBL Oz Gaming x Warriors Gaming Squad

Game 1
Score: W, 21-18
Top-scorer: Jyden, 10 points

Lawrich scored the first bucket to start off the series, a three-pointer from the tip putting the Warriors in sweat-mode.

There was plenty of rebounding and steals from DjayTooCold to assist Jyden in delivering massive dunks, to take out Game 1.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1-0.<br><br>Watch live at <a href="https://t.co/oVcnyiVrQe">https://t.co/oVcnyiVrQe</a> <a href="https://t.co/JF57F1aCWy">pic.twitter.com/JF57F1aCWy</a></p>&mdash; NBL Oz Gaming ??? (@nblozgaming) <a href="https://twitter.com/nblozgaming/status/1656450552795119617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Game 2
Score: L, 15-21
Top-scorer: Jyden, 13 points

It's been somewhat of the tale of the tape for NBL Oz Gaming this season, with a lull in the middle part of the series. 

Although they lost this game, Lawrich made sure to stick to the Warriors' players and starred in rebounds and steals.

Game 2 wasn’t the game for DjayTooCold, having missed multiple shots, but he was quick to turn his mindset around in time for Game 3.

Game 3
Score: W, 22-15
Top-scorer: DjayTooCold, 13 points

A massive performance from DjayTooCold, showcasing versatile plays with buckets falling through the net and blocks from behind to take out Game 3.

All three NBL players worked together to dominate the court, it was clear that communication between the team was flowing in order to assert roles and secure a seven-point win.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2-1.<br><br>Job&#39;s not finished.<br><br>Watch live at <a href="https://t.co/oVcnyiVrQe">https://t.co/oVcnyiVrQe</a> <a href="https://t.co/aFz3Oz89gV">pic.twitter.com/aFz3Oz89gV</a></p>&mdash; NBL Oz Gaming ??? (@nblozgaming) <a href="https://twitter.com/nblozgaming/status/1656456745802420224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Game 4
Score: W, 22-16
Top-scorer: Jyden, 10 points

A similar strategy to Game 4 saw NBL diminish the Warriors Gaming Squad’s hopes of dragging the series to five games.

A strong performance from Lawrich saw the NBL Oz Gaming forward put down crucial buckets to remain in the lead to the Warriors.

The toughest bucket of the night goes to top-scorer Jyden for hitting a three-point game winner from half court.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="da" dir="ltr">Jyden from deeeeeeeep ?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DownUnderdogs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DownUnderdogs</a> beat <a href="https://twitter.com/WarriorsGaming?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WarriorsGaming</a> 3-1. <a href="https://t.co/xiOuc6Qu1N">pic.twitter.com/xiOuc6Qu1N</a></p>&mdash; NBL Oz Gaming ??? (@nblozgaming) <a href="https://twitter.com/nblozgaming/status/1656460192924721152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

NBL Oz Gaming will prepare for a short turnaround to face DUX Infinitos tomorrow at 9am AEST.

You can watch the game live on the NBA 2K League Twitch channel.