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NBBA Season 70 – Day 6 Recap (Tuesday, November 4, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

Delaware 87ers the Lone Road Winners; Bubbles Keep Rolling Without Dowell
Day 6 of Season 70 was all about home dominance once again — except for the Delaware 87ers, who stood alone as the only road victors. Meanwhile, ExplosiveBubbleWrap continued their impressive run despite the absence of their team legend. Some contenders, however, opted for strategic rest with a focus on the upcoming Cup action.

Delaware 87ers Stay Hot on the Road
The Delaware 87ers notched their second straight win, and their first road triumph of the season, by beating the Jumpstop Jumpers 98–69. The all-USA squad showcased its chemistry, with Patrick Randle and Erik Shelton leading the way on both ends. Delaware’s patient rebuild seems to be paying off — a composed, balanced performance from a team still rediscovering its NBBA footing.

ExplosiveBubbleWrap Continue Streak Minus “Bloody” Dowell
No Dowell? No problem. ExplosiveBubbleWrap demolished Splash Gang 126–51 at home in one of the most lopsided wins of the season. D. Vega delivered an MVP-level stat line — 26 points, 25 rebounds, and 7 assists — as EBW’s squad put on a clinic with 40 assists, 12 steals, and 15 blocks. Splash Gang, resting several starters ahead of their Cup game, were never in it. Still, the Bubbles’ execution and depth stood out, marking them as one of the league’s most efficient teams early on.

Cavaliers Crush Mill City Thunder
The Virginia Cavaliers handed Mill City Thunder a stunning 115–39 loss in a game defined by pure dominance on the boards (68 rebounds). Mill City, opting to rest key stars including Rodger “Cis” Cisneros and Q ahead of their Cup matchup, looked flat and overmatched. Even so, the Cavaliers’ discipline and depth shone through, cementing them as the NBBA’s current powerhouse.

Wobbles Win Big in LA
The young and energetic Wobbles pulled off an impressive 100–87 road win over The LA Lions. P. Blum was sensational with 13 assists, orchestrating a balanced team attack. Manager Toast’s group continues to impress with its growth and composure, proving they’re not just happy to be in the NBBA — they’re here to compete.

TarTeam and Kings Knights Earn Statement Wins
TarTeam went into Los Angeles and took down the Lords 92–82, led by their trademark defense and pace control. Meanwhile, the Kings Knights defeated the ETBU Tigers 112–96 behind another strong outing from J. Carandil. Both clubs continue to reinforce their status among the league’s steadiest and most well-coached sides.

10inch Vertical Topples Stark Contrast
10inch Vertical stunned Stark Contrast 92–77 behind elite execution and second-chance scoring. Even with J. Valentin’s 45-point explosion, Stark’s defensive issues persisted, allowing SaulTNuts’ squad to pull away late. The loss drops the Starks to 3–3, and they’ll need to tighten up defensively to stay in contention.

Visionaries Bounce Back
After a sluggish start to the season, Visionaries looked rejuvenated in their 88–70 road victory over the Silverbacks. Q. Laperche dominated with 26 points, 23 boards, and 5 blocks — good for a 54 efficiency rating. Manager Peluin’s adjustments paid off as the Visionaries regained rhythm and confidence heading into the Cup.

Final Word
Day 6 reinforced the power of home-court advantage — with Delaware 87ers the lone team to steal one away. ExplosiveBubbleWrap continued to impress without “Bloody” Dowell, while Splash Gang and Mill City Thunder took calculated losses in preparation for their Cup battles. Wobbles and Kings Knights kept momentum rolling, and Virginia Cavaliers again looked u

Always a pleasure to read these recaps! Thank you.

No problem. I enjoy doing them, so I'm just glad someone else likes them.

Another game between 2 NBBA teams.

Tournament, Round 4:

Visionaries vs. Kings Knights

Delaware 87ers vs. The Ashkickers (II.1)
Mill City Thunder @ Meridian Hill McMornings (II.4)

Los Angeles Lords vs. Buffalo Penguins (III.2)
Splash Gang vs. Breckenridge Mogulbusters (III.5)
Stark Contrast @ Bloom County Boingers (III.10)
The LA Lions vs. Wilmington Tiger Sharks (III.11)

ExplosiveBubbleWrap @ Breckenridge Capybara (IV.1)
Virginia Cavaliers @ San Antonıo Spurs (IV.2)
TarTeam vs. Pinkertons (IV.3)
ETBU Tigers vs. Balls of Steel (IV.5)
Jumpstop Jumpers @ Zebras (IV.17)
Silverbacks @ Washington Wizards (IV.18)
10inch Vertical vs. Liberty Jets (IV.63)

After a bunch of seasons with fortuitous early cup draws, the bill comes due this season. NBBA team in round 3 and now an away game vs a good d2 team in round 4

@SaulTNuts Brother, your team is my kryptonite… I can’t win against your squad. We were looking good the first half and then you had to injure my starting SG and it was down hill from there. Seems like it’s time for Knights to think about full tanking mode.

NBBA Season 70 – Day 7 Recap (Saturday, November 8, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily

10inch Vertical and Mill City Thunder Win on the Road; Knights Fall Again to Their Kryptonite
Day 7 saw home teams dominate once again — except for two. 10inch Vertical and Mill City Thunder stood tall as the only road victors, while several top contenders reasserted their status in convincing fashion. TarTeam, Virginia Cavaliers, and The LA Lions each delivered statement wins, and ExplosiveBubbleWrap continued their unbeaten surge despite still missing star forward Dowell.

10inch Vertical Sting the Kings Knights Yet Again
It’s becoming a trend the Knights can’t shake — 10inch Vertical once again proved to be their kryptonite, taking a thrilling 91–89 win in front of the Knights’ home crowd on national TV. E. Papakonstantinou anchored the victory with 18 points and 18 rebounds, while Vertical’s poise in crunch time sealed the deal. The Knights dropped to 0–3 lifetime against SaulTNuts’ squad, sparking speculation that a tanking pivot could be on the horizon for the frustrated franchise.

TarTeam Obliterates Shorthanded Visionaries
TarTeam unleashed pure devastation in a 142–27 demolition of the Visionaries. Manager Peluin rested all starters ahead of their upcoming National Cup clash against the Kings Knights, and TarTeam — led by I. Fisher’s 35 points and 7 triples — took full advantage. Their 34 assists and suffocating defense turned the night into a historic blowout, showing just how dangerous TarZip’s machine can be when firing on all cylinders.

Virginia Cavaliers Keep the Momentum Rolling
The Cavaliers crushed Jumpstop Jumpers 125–61, dominating on the glass (63 rebounds) and in transition. W. Saucedo impressed again with a 16-point, 17-rebound, 3-steal outing, while the Cavs’ depth proved overwhelming. The win keeps Virginia among the NBBA’s elite as they continue to blend experience with explosive pace.

Mill City Thunder Bounce Back with a Road Win
After resting players earlier in the week for the Cup, Mill City Thunder rebounded with a steady 98–82 road win over the Delaware 87ers. The champs looked refocused and composed, with TonyC’s squad methodically controlling the tempo throughout. It was a quiet but confident reminder that Mill City remains a force whenever they decide to turn it on.

Silverbacks Outlast Lords in a Gritty Battle
The Silverbacks took down the Los Angeles Lords 90–78 behind D. Carmona’s 31-point masterclass. Their defense once again proved to be their backbone, forcing the Lords into tough shots and dominating the half-court rhythm. The win helps Silver steady their season and reassert themselves as one of the Great 8’s most balanced squads.

Stark Contrast Hit Their Stride at 4–3
The Stark Contrast climbed above .500 with a 91–81 win over ETBU Tigers. J. Valentin was electric once again, and Stark’s trademark efficiency down the stretch made the difference. ETBU’s H. Kangshan grabbed a monstrous 23 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to slow the steady resurgence of astarkfuture’s group. With their fourth win, Stark Contrast are officially back in the mix.

The LA Lions Maul Splash Gang’s Backups
The LA Lions dismantled a resting Splash Gang lineup 124–45. With their starters sitting to stay fresh for a National Cup matchup, Splash Gang never stood a chance. A. Gonca was unstoppable, posting 12 points, 16 boards, and 7 blocks, while P. Holtz tallied 10 assists. E. Silver’s -21 efficiency and 10 turnovers marked one of the worst performances of the season.

Continuation on the next page…

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Continuation of NBBA Season 70 – Day 7 Recap…

ExplosiveBubbleWrap Stay Hot Without Dowell
Still without injured forward Dowell, ExplosiveBubbleWrap improved to 5–2 with a 107–92 win over Wobbles. The young Wobbles played hard, but EBW’s pace and depth once again made the difference. D. Vega turned in another dominant two-way performance, proving EBW can win comfortably even without their emotional leader.

Final Word
Day 7 was all about separation — the strong flexing and the struggling searching for answers. TarTeam and Virginia Cavaliers continue to dominate, Mill City Thunder are quietly back on track, and ExplosiveBubbleWrap remain perfect without their star. Stark Contrast’s steady climb to 4–3 is a testament to their balance and maturity, while the Kings Knights’ third straight loss to 10inch Vertical might be the signal they need to shift focus to next season.

I want to give all praise and glory to the BB gods.

Actually, I think you've just had some really bad luck against my team. Here's a few examples from tonight's game:

- My team committed 14 fouls and you only shot 10 FTs, and your team committed 13 fouls and my team shot 21 FTs.
- Your team had 2 traveling violations in the final 3:30 of the game
- Like you mentioned, Agneray was injured early (I'm glad it was only an in-game injury)

The Free Throws alone were a 10-point swing...it's tough to come back from that.

Yeah I don’t know at this point if it’s bad luck or just lack of talent.

Last season I was highest fouling team and I tried to make some defensive changes to combat that, but it seems I haven’t solved that as I’m still second highest fouling team this season so far. On top of that, this season I’m seeing much higher FT discrepancy between my team and opponents than last year and as you said it’s hard to make up the points when opponents getting free +10 points from the line.

It’s not helping that I feel like Short is also underperforming this year as I expected better results from him since he’s back to playing in his proper position.

I don’t know, from looking at squads I feel like I got the talent to compete for 5-6th spot in the division, but something is not clicking as my 2-5 record and statistics show.

Last edited by Kukas at 11/9/2025 12:51:41 AM