Hawks Talon GC vs NetsGC

 

Hawks Talon GC head into their first matchup of the SWITCH OPEN versus NetsGC looking to come out on top after a solid run in the SLAM OPEN. To claim the series win, MDS has to be dynamic from the field throughout to be sure of a debilitating challenge for Streetz on defense. Additionally, he needs to constructively facilitate and limit his offensive woes to keep NetsGC from converting those into points on the other end. Next, UnderRatedGoat must exceed expectations on the defensive side of the ball and contain Greens so that he can’t find his offensive flow. If MDS can score consistently and Hawks Talon GC rises to the occasion defensively, they win the series. Could this be the start of a special tournament run for the Hawks or will they come up short in this series? We’ll have to wait and see.

 

NetsGC prepares for battle as they face off with Hawks Talon in their second matchup of the SWITCH OPEN. To come out on top in this series, Greens is obligated to be productive from the field throughout the duration of the series to put UnderRatedGoat on skates on the defensive end of the floor. Also, he has no choice but to fruitfully facilitate and limit his blunders to not allow the opposition to convert those turnovers into fast-break points. Moreover, Streetz has to make the grade on the defensive end of the floor and thwart MDS so that he is unable to find his stroke on offense. If Greens can rack up points consistently and NetsGC can collect a plethora of stops on defense, they take the series. Do the Nets get it done and earn the victory? We’ll find out soon.

 

Prediction: NetsGC defeats Hawks Talon GC 3-2

 

Pistons GT vs Dux Infinitos

 

Pistons GT storms into their first matchup of the SWITCH OPEN coming off a 4th-place finish in the SLAM OPEN. To emerge victorious and take down Dux Infinitos, Ant has got to be effective from the field in all aspects to guarantee a grueling challenge for Warknocks defensively. Moreover, he has no choice but to constructively facilitate and eliminate any wrongdoings offensively to not allow Dux Infinitos to convert those faults into transition points. Next, Jomar has to come through with flying colors defensively and suppress Ryan1of1 so that he can’t find his pace on offense. If Ant scores in bunches and Pistons GT answers the call defensively, they win the series in convincing fashion.

 

Dux Infinitos comes into their first matchup of the SWITCH OPEN hoping to bounce back after a lackluster showing in the SLAM OPEN, which ended in them losing to NBA 2KL amateur team Isles Gaming. Now, they have a fresh start and hope to pull off the upset versus Pistons GT. For this to happen, Ryan1of1 has to be sensational from the field all through the series to keep Jomar at bay defensively. Over and above that, he has to do away with any misfortunes offensively to give Dux their best chance of stealing the series victory. Lastly, Warknocks has to rise to the occasion and squelch Ant from finding his niche from the start of the series until the end so that he can’t light it up from three-point range. If these things happen, they steal the series win. After winning THE SWITCH IN 2023, could this be the start of a miraculous tournament run for them or will their season struggles up to this point come back to bite them again?

 

Prediction: Pistons GT defeats Dux Infinitos 3-1

 

Jazz Gaming vs Bucks Gaming

 

Jazz Gaming comes into their first matchup of the SWITCH OPEN hoping to bounce back after a disastrous SLAM OPEN which ended in them being eliminated by Rim Runners. To start on the right foot and end the series as winners, ForgiveJustin needs to be efficient from the field across the series to warrant a draining task defensively for Dawsix. In addition to that, he has to dice up the defense and limit his shortcomings offensively to hinder the Bucks from having additional chances to put points on the board. Last but not least, Kaze has to stand his ground on defense and suffocate JohnnyRed to be assured that he struggles to get anything going offensively. If Justin goes shot-for-shot with JohnnyRed and Jazz Gaming wreaks havoc defensively, they start the SWITCH OPEN 1-0.

 

Bucks Gaming enters the SWITCH OPEN hoping for good fortune in this matchup vs the Jazz after they were eliminated by Hornets Venom GT in game five of the SLAM OPEN. To start THE SWITCH off on a high note and secure the victory, JohnnyRed has a duty to be efficacious from the field through the extent of the series so that Kaze struggles to stay in front of him. Along with that, he cannot turn the ball over if they want to end up on the favorable side of the scoreboard at series end. In closing, Dawsix must meet the expectations defensively and repress ForgiveJustin so that he can’t have his way offensively. If JohnnyRed puts together a good series and Bucks Gaming stands tall defensively, they will have no problem winning this series.

 

Prediction: Bucks Gaming defeats Jazz Gaming 3-1