New York Empire vs Miami Heatwave
The Empire start the fourth quarter with a five-point lead. Jayse Wiggles breaks through the defense, pulling off a slick behind-the-back pass to Dante Miller, who lays it in effortlessly. The Heatwave respond quickly as Dead Poole lights up the wing with a deep three-pointer, cutting the lead to just two.
The pace quickens with Wiggles forcing a turnover on Marcus Carter. Miller capitalizes, hitting a corner three on the fast break to restore a five-point cushion. Poole continues to fire from deep for Miami, knocking down another three, keeping the Heatwave close.
In the final minutes, Wiggles pulls up for a precise mid-range jumper and follows it up by stealing the ball to set up Miller’s dagger corner three. Though Miami fights hard, the Empire’s defense holds, securing a confident win.
Final: Empire 108-102
Philadelphia Liberty vs Charlotte Cyclones
Philadelphia holds a slim lead as the final quarter begins. Jod Abil drives aggressively to the rim for a crafty layup, but Charlotte’s Xander Lan counters with a powerful post move, scoring through contact. The back and forth continues as Damon Kells finds Trevon Maddox for a smooth midrange jumper.
Kade Rowland scores inside for Philadelphia, but Charlotte’s Darius Tank Simmons crashes the offensive glass and delivers a thunderous putback dunk. Jod Abil pushes the tempo, only to have Lan reject his drive in a huge defensive play. The momentum swings as Simmons nails clutch free throws.
Late in the quarter, Charlotte’s defensive pressure intensifies, disrupting Philadelphia’s rhythm. Simmons’ presence under the basket proves too much as Charlotte pulls away for the victory.
Final: Cyclones 101-95
Ottawa Maple vs Atlanta Vortex
Ottawa leads narrowly as the fourth quarter starts. Wiliannis Antetochamberlain electrifies the crowd with a highlight euro-step dunk, but Stephen Brickman immediately answers with a flashy alley-oop dunk for the Vortex. Antetochamberlain asserts his defensive presence, rejecting a shot from Kyren Davis emphatically.
Micah Harlow sets up Brickman for a key three-pointer, but Ottawa’s big man snatches an offensive rebound and throws down a powerful slam. Brickman attempts a risky no-look pass that leads to a costly turnover. Harlow capitalizes with a smart layup in transition.
Antetochamberlain’s finger roll late in the quarter helps quiet the Vortex’s comeback. Ottawa’s strong paint presence controls the closing moments for the win.
Final: Maple 112-105
Washington Sentinels vs Pittsburgh Phantoms
The Sentinels start the fourth quarter holding a slim lead. Dyson DPOY knocks down a smooth midrange jumper, extending the advantage, but Pittsburgh’s Ty Jerome Jr. responds with a deadly step-back three, bringing the score closer.
Rodney Wallace dominates inside, grabbing an offensive rebound and throwing down a powerful dunk that energizes his team. Jerome tries to answer with a contested three, but Wallace delivers a thunderous block on the very next possession, leading to a fast break layup by Dyson.
With momentum fully on their side, the Sentinels pull away, hitting crucial free throws in the final minute. Pittsburgh’s final attempts fall short as Wallace’s defensive presence seals a gritty home victory.
Final: Sentinels 99-92
Virginia Tide vs Nashville Strikers
Virginia holds a narrow four-point lead to start the quarter. Welel Kare blocks a shot by Josh Peterson and follows with a thunderous dunk that excites the home crowd. Peterson quickly responds with a steal and outlet, keeping Nashville in striking distance.
Marcus Hill pulls up for a smooth jumper, balancing aggressive drives from Elijah Monroe. Kare’s defensive intensity intensifies with a spectacular block that sparks a fastbreak for Virginia. Peterson remains a threat on defense but struggles to connect on late-game jumpers.
In the closing minutes, Kare’s midrange fadeaway makes the difference, quelling Nashville’s comeback effort. Virginia secures the win with solid defense and clutch shooting.
Final: Tide 104-98
Baltimore Monuments vs Memphis Blues
Baltimore maintains a six-point lead entering the fourth. Cairo Smith dazzles with a one-legged pull-up jumper, showcasing his impressive skill set. Memphis’s On Fire counters with a highlight 360 dunk, igniting the crowd.
Smith hustles back quickly, stripping the ball away and igniting a fastbreak for his team. Troy Langford adds a smooth midrange jumper, while Smith’s clever jab steps keep Baltimore in control.
In the final moments, Smith’s hustle plays, including a critical steal, help seal the road win as Baltimore holds off the Blues' late push.
Final: Monuments 110-103
Los Angeles Monarchs vs Seattle Kraken
The Monarchs begin the fourth quarter down by four. Tyrese Edgecombe sparks an electric run with a spin move finish and an and-one opportunity, igniting the crowd. Derrick White quickly answers for Seattle with a confident three-pointer.
The Monarchs’ offense flows smoothly as Jordan Hale orchestrates pick-and-rolls, setting up Edgecombe for a smooth midrange jumper. Seattle’s Dom Canzone responds with a clutch three, but the momentum swings as Edgecombe grabs a steal and finishes a fastbreak with an emphatic dunk.
Edgecombe’s spin move and and-one in the waning minutes give Los Angeles the lead, and Seattle’s final three attempt rims out, securing the Monarchs' thrilling comeback.
Final: Monarchs 115-109
Portland Timber vs Denver Outlaws
Portland holds a slight lead as the quarter begins. Duncan A. Ball dazzles with a no-look pass leading to a spot-up corner three. Trae Stod answers with a quick pump fake and midrange jumper to keep Denver close.
Ball asserts himself on the boards and scores inside, while Kieran Voss tries to navigate Portland’s defense with pick-and-roll plays. Ball’s timely blocks and aggressive offensive moves keep Portland ahead.
Despite Stod’s catch-and-shoot threes, Ball's court vision and scoring dominate the late moments, securing Portland’s win.
Final: Timber 106-100
Las Vegas Vipers vs Dallas Dragons
Las Vegas leads by three entering the last quarter. Corey Naylor electrifies the crowd with a full-court alley-oop throwdown. Dallas’s Sup Aroony responds with a powerful windmill dunk, but Avery Kane coolly buries a corner three.
Naylor finds Jamal Rivers for a smooth midrange jumper, while Aroony’s defensive block energizes Dallas. Naylor answers with a steal and layup on the break. Kane's timely spacing and shooting in the final minutes help the Vipers maintain control.
Las Vegas executes well down the stretch and holds on for a solid opening night victory.
Final: Vipers 102-97
Houston Apollo vs Kansas City Cruise
The Apollo lead by one at the start of the fourth. Boris Cummings-Noncingham lights it up with a splash three following an amazing hop step. No Ball-Knwldge responds with a midrange jumper from the corner.
Mason Clarke runs the offense expertly for Houston, but Tyrese Holloway’s drives keep Kansas City in the game. Cummings-Noncingham finishes with a powerful 360 contact dunk that excites the crowd.
In the final moments, No Ball-Knwldge and Holloway knock down key shots to pull away and secure the win for the Cruise.
Final: Cruise 105-98
Minneapolis Frost vs Sacramento Capital
Minneapolis holds a slim two-point lead. TM3D1Glazer floats a delicate shot over defenders, while Cumringham Butterduck responds with a stylish euro step fadeaway. Glazer assists the offense with accurate kick-out threes.
Caleb Whitaker’s spot-up shooting keeps the Frost in control, despite Nolan Pierce’s solid scoring for Sacramento. Glazer’s clutch midrange jumper late in the quarter puts the game out of reach.
With Whitaker draining deep threes down the stretch, Minneapolis Frost take a thrilling home victory.
Final: Frost 111-107
Phoenix Firebirds vs Santa Fe Saints
Santa Fe leads by seven at the start of the quarter. Rolando Wade energizes the Firebirds with a corner three, but Jace Thompson answers emphatically with a self-lob dunk that fires up the Saints’ bench.
Wade hits another contested three, cutting the gap, but Thompson continues to dominate with a midrange pump fake leading to a thunderous dunk. Evan Holt drives hard to keep Phoenix close.
Thompson’s highlight reel self-alley-oop on the backboard quiets the Firebirds’ rally. Santa Fe holds on behind clutch free throws and solid execution to win.
Final: Saints 103-96
Wallace Block Seals Sentinels Win
Rodney Wallace delivered the defining moment of Day 1, swatting Ty Jerome Jr at the rim with 4:55 left to spark a 9-0 Washington Sentinels run, securing a 99-92 victory over the Pittsburgh Phantoms. The 19-year-old menace finished with 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks in a dominant paint performance.
Edgecombe's Spin Ignites Monarchs Comeback
Tyrese Edgecombe turned the game with a clutch-and-1 spin move at 3:50, flipping a 4-point deficit into a 115-109 Los Angeles Monarchs upset over Seattle Kraken. The 19-year-old scored 28 points on 8/12 fourth-quarter shooting to steal the Pacific Division spotlight.
Thompson's Self-Lob Halts Firebirds Rally
Jace Thompson's spectacular backboard self-alley-oop dunk with 4:25 remaining crushed Phoenix Firebirds' comeback hopes, powering Santa Fe Saints to a 103-96 victory. The trash-talking wing scored 12 straight Saints points to close the game. Smith Steals Road Win for Monuments
Smith Leads Monuments Upset
Cairo Smith's fast-break leg poke strip triggered a game-sealing 7-2 run as Baltimore Monuments upset Memphis Blues 110-103 on the road. The quiet takeover guard tallied 30 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals in a signature Week 1 performance.
Week 1 Box Scores
7:00 PM ET: New York Empire 108 - Miami Heatwave 102
Empire Key Performers: Jayse Wiggles 22 PTS, 12 AST, 4 STL; Dante Miller 28 PTS (5/9 3PT).
Heatwave Key Performers: Dead Poole 25 PTS (6/11 3PT); Marcus Carter 18 PTS, 10 AST.
Game Notes: Empire's clutch passing edges Heatwave's spacing in tight finish.
7:00 PM ET: Philadelphia Liberty 95 - Charlotte Cyclones 101
Liberty Key Performers: Jod Abil 24 PTS, 3 STL; Damon Kells 16 PTS, 9 AST.
Cyclones Key Performers: Xander Lan 27 PTS, 8 REB; Darius Tank Simmons 14 PTS, 12 REB.
Game Notes: Lan's post moves overpower Liberty's structure.
7:30 PM ET: Ottawa Maple 112 - Atlanta Vortex 105
Maple Key Performers: Wiliannis Antetochamberlain 22 PTS, 15 REB, 5 BLK; Micah Harlow 20 PTS, 11 AST.
Vortex Key Performers: Stephen Brickman 29 PTS, 4 AST; Kyren Davis 17 PTS, 10 AST.
Game Notes: Antetochamberlain dominates paint vs Brickman's chaos.
7:30 PM ET: Washington Sentinels 99 - Pittsburgh Phantoms 92
Sentinels Key Performers: Rodney Wallace 18 PTS, 14 REB, 4 BLK; Dyson DPOY 20 PTS, 8 AST, 3 STL.
Phantoms Key Performers: Ty Jerome Jr 26 PTS (6/12 3PT); Malik Thompson 12 PTS, 10 REB.
Game Notes: Sentinels' defense stifles Phantoms' shooting.
8:00 PM ET: Virginia Tide 104 - Nashville Strikers 98
Tide Key Performers: Welel Kare 24 PTS, 13 REB, 3 BLK; Marcus Hill 19 PTS, 10 AST.
Strikers Key Performers: Josh Peterson 16 PTS, 5 STL; Elijah Monroe 22 PTS.
Game Notes: Kare's interior presence too much for Strikers.
8:00 PM ET: Baltimore Monuments 110 - Memphis Blues 103
Monuments Key Performers: Cairo Smith 30 PTS, 7 AST, 4 STL; Troy Langford 18 PTS, 9 REB.
Blues Key Performers: On Fire 20 PTS, 3 BLK; Kai Summers 17 PTS, 9 AST.
Game Notes: Smith's takeover mode secures road win.
8:30 PM ET: Los Angeles Monarchs 115 - Seattle Kraken 109
Monarchs Key Performers: Tyrese Edgecombe 28 PTS, 6 REB; Jordan Hale 22 PTS, 12 AST.
Kraken Key Performers: Derrick White 25 PTS, 7 AST; Dom Canzone II 16 PTS, 12 REB.
Game Notes: Edgecombe's drives exploit Kraken inconsistencies.
8:30 PM ET: Portland Timber 106 - Denver Outlaws 100
Timber Key Performers: Duncan A. Ball 23 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST; Dorian Price 24 PTS.
Outlaws Key Performers: Trae Stod 27 PTS (5/10 3PT); Kieran Voss 18 PTS, 11 AST.
Game Notes: Ball's vision overwhelms Outlaws' scoring.
9:00 PM ET: Las Vegas Vipers 102 - Dallas Dragons 97
Vipers Key Performers: Corey Naylor 21 PTS, 12 AST; Avery Kane 19 PTS (4/8 3PT).
Dragons Key Performers: Sup Aroony 22 PTS, 4 BLK; Kael Donovan 16 PTS, 9 AST.
Game Notes: Naylor's IQ controls Vipers' upset.
9:00 PM ET: Houston Apollo 98 - Kansas City Cruise 105
Apollo Key Performers: Boris Cummings-Noncingham 26 PTS (4/9 3PT); Mason Clarke 17 PTS, 10 AST.
Cruise Key Performers: No Ball-Knwldge 23 PTS, 7 AST; Tyrese Holloway 20 PTS.
Game Notes: Cruise perimeter attack downs Apollo flash.
9:30 PM ET: Minneapolis Frost 111 - Sacramento Capital 107
Frost Key Performers: TM3D1Glazer 24 PTS, 11 AST; Caleb Whitaker 22 PTS (5/10 3PT).
Capital Key Performers: Cumringham Butterduck 29 PTS; Nolan Pierce 18 PTS.
Game Notes: Glazer's calm clutch seals Frost win.
9:30 PM ET: Phoenix Firebirds 96 - Santa Fe Saints 103
Firebirds Key Performers: Rolando The Stink Wade 25 PTS, 4 STL; Evan Holt 16 PTS, 9 AST.
Saints Key Performers: Jace Thompson 28 PTS, 7 REB; Carson Reyes 19 PTS, 10 AST.
Game Notes: Thompson's finishing torches Firebirds.