IT’S STILL SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA: Riding the momentum from winning THE TIPOFF powered by AT&T, 76ers GC started the 2019 NBA 2K League regular season 1-0 following their 73-54 victory over Raptors Uprising GC. With 28 points and nine assists in the contest, Ethan “Radiant” White (left) was named the Intel Player of The Week for Week 1 of the NBA 2K League regular season.

ROOKS TO THE RESCUE: History was made in Week 1 when Bucks Gaming’s Aaron “Arooks” Rookwood (left) recorded eight three pointers in an 80-57 victory over T-Wolves Gaming. Rookwood would make history again when he matched that record a day later in a 68-67 double-OT thriller over Blazer5 Gaming, where he finished with 41 points and seven assists in the contest.

PROMISE BROKEN: In an instant classic, Bucks Gaming defeated Blazer5 Gaming 68-67 in a rematch from THE TIPOFF. Despite a guarantee from Portland’s Nidal “Mama Im Dat Man” Nasser (left), Milwaukee was led to the intense victory by Aaron “Arooks” Rookwood. Nasser finished with a double-double of 31 points and 11 assisted while Dayne “OneWildWalnut” added 19 points and 16 rebounds for Portland in the losing effort.

WEEK 1 GRINDERS

• Pacers Gaming’s Nick “Swizurk” Grech tallied 30 points and five assists in an 80-42 victory over Jazz Gaming. Ramo “Ramo” Radoncic also recorded a double-double with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Indiana in the contest.

• No. 12 overall pick Isaiah “Wavy.Zay” Hancock registered 24 points and six assists for NetsGC in a 74-66 victory over Kings Guard Gaming. NetsGC also defeated Magic Gaming 61-58, improving to 2-0 on the season.

• Second-year player Devon “ARS0NAL x” Peek posted 18 points, 18 rebounds and four assists in a 68-58 victory over Celtics Crossover Gaming.

Week 1 Scoreboard

Wednesday, April 10:
Jazz Gaming 42 @ Pacers Gaming 80
Hawks Talon GC 68 @ Celtics Crossover Gaming 58
Pistons GT 57 @ Warriors Gaming Squad 66
Heat Check Gaming 80 @ Knicks Gaming 59
Bucks Gaming 80 @ T-Wolves Gaming 57

Thursday, April 11:
Cavs Legion GC 58 @ Raptors Uprising GC 50
Bucks Gaming 68 @ Blazer5 Gaming 67
Magic Gaming 57 @ Cavs Legion GC 59
Lakers Gaming 58 @ T-Wolves Gaming 69

Friday, April 12:
Mavs Gaming 46 @ Grizz Gaming 45
Kings Guard Gaming 66 @ NetsGC 74
Raptors Uprising GC 54 @ 76ers GC 73
Wizards District Gaming 47 @ Kings Guard Gaming 59
Magic Gaming 58 @ NetsGC 61