🏀 BuzzerBeater League II.4 – Week 2 Recap
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Week 1 gave us some answers. Week 2 gave us drama. From a buzzer-beater in overtime to a title favorite still searching for a win, this week had it all.
🔥 Game of the Week
The Reductions 125, FR-S 123 (OT)
This was the best kind of chaos. A seesaw battle turned instant classic when Clayton Major drilled a walk-off jumper at the buzzer in overtime, capping a monster 40-point, 7-assist night and earning MVP of the evening. But FR-S brought the fireworks too. F. Rocher posted a strong 13/12/6/5 line while C. Mullins was a force inside with 30 pts and 14 boards. Both teams shot the lights out—this wasn’t a defensive slugfest; it was an offensive showcase. If this is what The Reductions’ offense looks like under pressure, the league better take notice.
🚨 Bounce-Back Statement
BC Lituanica 88, Wobbles 80
Preseason whispers had Pessach and Baratović on the trading block, but after this gritty win, they might be here to stay—at least for now. Lituanica locked in late and handed Wobbles their second straight loss, raising questions about the early-season form of one of the league’s most consistent contenders. Wobbles looked flat again, especially late, and fell to 0–2. Meanwhile, Lituanica’s core showed why they were so coveted in the first place.
💥 Fourth-Quarter Thunder
Delta 9 106, California Supreme 98
Don’t look now, but Delta 9 is putting together a serious run. Down entering the final quarter, they erupted with a 35–16 frame behind E. Shelley’s 26-point, 14-rebound performance and C. Olmos’ 12 assists. The chemistry looks strong, and this team is quickly climbing the “teams you don’t want to face” list.
⚖️ Most Balanced Win
Wellington Warthogs 121, Kiwi Sheep Pimps 108
This was one of the more quietly important matchups of the week. The Pimps came in as a statistical darling, but Wellington simply executed better down the stretch. C. Guaraes did his job (19 rebounds, 4 blocks), but Kiwi’s lack of defensive composure late in the game showed. The Warthogs now stand as a legit threat, while the Pimps face internal questions about their long-term plans with Karlis.
📈 Quiet Climbers
Innovatus 110, Meridian Hill McMornings 92
Innovatus has now reeled off two solid performances in a row. Their balance is improving, and Toshihiro Ikoma continues to emerge as a key piece. McMornings had 36 assists last week, but looked disjointed this time out, with fouls and turnovers keeping them from ever gaining momentum.
🔁 Mid-Tier Movers
Bench Mob 97, Tasty Tardsicles 90: S. Bachelier sank 6 threes for the Tardsicles, but the Mob leaned into team play and closed strong.
Ferth Ozone 116, Wasco Tigers 104: A. Kochanski was everywhere—scoring, rebounding, defending—and Wasco couldn’t keep pace late.
💪 Efficiency Kings
Llama of Wall Street 146, The White Walkers 46: Let’s keep it short—this was a demolition. E. Doerr was everywhere (26/11/3/2), and Llama handed out 46 assists in a brutal reminder of where the league’s floor is. The Walkers seem destined for relegation.
📊 Stat Sheet Nuggets
• Top Scorer: C. Major (Reductions) – 40 pts
• Top Rebounders: Guaraes (Pimps), Kochanski (Ozone) – 19
• Top Assists: Rocher (FR-S), Olmos (Delta 9) – 12
• Top Efficiency: Major – 43
• Team Stat Leader: Llama – 146 pts, 65 reb, 46 ast, 10 blk
🧭 What’s Next?
• Can Wobbles avoid the dreaded 0–3?
• Lituanica may have paused their rebuild—can they keep pace with the elite?
• The Reductions are finding ways to win, even without elite efficiency.
• Ferth and Wellington both look like sneaky second-tier threats.
Week 2 left us with mor