5v5 Playoffs Match Up Preview
August 3, 2023
Nets GC vs NBL Oz Gaming
Coming off a good 5v5 season, Nets GC takes the stage looking to knock down the kangaroos of NBL Oz Gaming and end their season. For this to occur, Greens must be dynamic from the field from start to finish to be sure that Lawrich struggles to stay in front of him throughout the series. Also, he has to constructively facilitate and minimize his flaws offensively to give Nets GC their best chance to gain the upper hand at the series end. Additionally, Streetz has no choice but to make the grade defensively and stymie Harry offensively so that he can’t find a rhythm throughout. If Greens can light up the scoreboard, and Streetz takes control of the game defensively, Brooklyn advances forward and eliminates NBL Oz Gaming.
After a solid 5v5 season, NBL Oz Gaming storms into the playoffs looking to escape with the series win over NetsGC. To do this, Harry needs to be effectual from the field through the duration of the series so that Streetz is guaranteed a harrowing task on the defensive side of the ball. To add on, he must eliminate any shortcomings offensively to not allow the opposition to convert those miscues into transition points. In addition to this, LawRich has no choice but to meet the standard defensively and suffocate Greens to keep him from finding his flow on the offensive end. If Harry can go shot-for-shot with Greens and LawRich creates mayhem defensively, the roos advance and send Nets GC home.
Prediction: Nets GC defeats NBL Oz Gaming
Pistons GT vs Blazer5 Gaming
Thanks to a quality 5v5 season, Pistons GT heads into the postseason looking to come out on top versus Blazer5 Gaming. For this to happen, Ant has to be dominant from the field all through the series to guarantee that Lavish will be unable to slow him down defensively. On top of this, he has to diminish any mistakes offensively in order to not allow the opponent to convert those errors into fast-break points. By the same token, BagMotion must rise to the occasion on the defensive end and subdue Claude from finding his pace through the series. If Pistons GT checks these boxes, they move on and keep their championship hopes alive.
After an above-average 5v5 season, Blazer5 Gaming hopes to come into the playoffs and knock off Pistons GT. To do this, Claude has an obligation to be proficient from the field over the course of the series to be sure that BagMotion can’t suppress him defensively. To add to this, he needs to reduce his slip-ups offensively in order for Blazer5 Gaming to attain the upper hand when the series comes to a close. Lastly, Lavish has a duty to squelch Ant offensively in order to hinder him from finding his niche offensively during the series. If Blazer5 Gaming execute these things, they win the series.
Prediction: Pistons GT defeats Blazer5 Gaming
Bucks Gaming vs DUX Infinitos
As a result of a productive 5v5 season, Bucks Gaming barges into the playoffs looking to conquer their opponent and steal the victory. To win the series, Cooks has no choice but to be efficacious from the field through the extent of the series to make sure that Hes cannot restrain him defensively. Furthermore, his turnovers have to subside if Bucks Gaming wants to extend their season. Next BxmpyDon has to be up to snuff defensively and thwart Vandi so that he is unable to find his tempo during the series. If Cooks scores in bunches and Don stands tall defensively, Bucks Gamings hopes for a second title remain intact.
By virtue of a deep run in THE TICKET Tournament DUX Infinitos marches into the playoffs hoping to derail Bucks Gamings championship aspirations. For this to occur, Vandi is required to be methodical from the field during the entire series to prompt a debilitating challenge for BxmpyDon defensively. Along with that, he has to tone down his turnovers to give DUX Infinitos their best change to emerge victorious. Finally, Hes has to come through with flying colors and restrict Cooks offensively so that he will be unable to have his way. If Vandi can make it rain from beyond the arc and Hes makes a statement defensively, DUX pulls off the biggest upset of the season.
Prediction: Bucks Gaming defeats Dux Infinitos