Week 2 Recaps

Atlanta Vortex vs Memphis Blues

This matchup played exactly to form: chaotic pace, big swings, and highlights on both ends. Memphis leaned on Kai Summers’ control and On Fire’s vertical gravity, repeatedly spamming high pick-and-rolls that led to lobs, trail threes, or weakside dunks. Atlanta, meanwhile, turned the game into a Stephen Brickman showcase, letting him freelance in transition and operate as a chaos engine in the half court while Kyren Davis quietly orchestrated behind the scenes. Midway through the fourth, the Blues briefly seized momentum after On Fire detonated back-to-back dunks in traffic, giving Memphis a narrow lead and forcing an Atlanta timeout. Out of the break, Brickman’s “Chaos Vision” took over: he strung together a transition pull-up, a no-look assist to a cutting big, and a steal into a solo break that swung the scoreboard back. Summers kept the Blues within a single possession, but Brickman’s late drive-and-kick threes and Davis’ steady free throws closed the door. On Fire’s 24 and 10 kept Memphis dangerous, yet Atlanta’s guards dictated the final possessions.

Vortex def. Blues 110-106

Dallas Dragons vs Portland Timber

The first Aroony–Ball chapter opened like an All-Star dunk contest, with Sup Aroony and Duncan A. Ball trading early statement plays at the rim. Portland leaned on Ball’s passing to trigger inside-out offense, using his high-post touches to spring Dorian Price off curls and flares. Dallas countered by featuring their new addition, Dirk Garnett, in a steady diet of pick-and-pop and mid-range isolations, punishing defenders who sank too deep to help on Aroony’s cuts. The Dragons surged in the third quarter when Kael Donovan repeatedly used Ball’s drop coverage against him, hitting Dirk in his sweet spots and springing Aroony for lobs. But in the fourth, fatigue and Portland’s adjustments shifted the tide: the Timber began switching selectively, sending extra length at Aroony and forcing Dirk to create deep into the clock. In the final two minutes, Ball orchestrated from the elbow, hitting Price for a pull-up and then a corner three that turned a narrow deficit into a lead. A last-ditch Aroony drive was walled off by Ball’s length, and Dirk’s potential tying mid-range jumper rimmed out at the buzzer. Price’s 28 and Ball’s near triple-double narrowly topped Dirk’s finesse and Aroony’s fireworks.

Timber def. Dragons 112-109

Seattle Kraken vs Las Vegas Vipers

Seattle pushed the pace early, leaning on Derrick White's transition scoring while Dom Canzone II cleaned the glass against Las Vegas' smaller frontcourt. Corey Naylor answered with surgical pick-and-rolls, finding Jamal Rivers for mid-range daggers and drawing doubles that freed up Avery Kane for corner threes. The Vipers controlled the third behind Naylor's vision, but White shifted into takeover mode in the fourth—drilling two straight transition threes off Canzone outlet passes and clamping Rivers on a critical switch. With 45 seconds left and Vipers down three, Naylor drove for a crafty finish, but White stripped Caleb Foster at the rim on the next possession, igniting a fastbreak dunk that sealed it. White's two-way explosion (27 PTS) overshadowed Naylor's masterful 24-10 double-double in Seattle's bounce-back statement.

Kraken def. Vipers 106-102

Week 2 Box Scores

Atlanta Vortex 110 - Memphis Blues 106

Vortex Key Performers: Stephen Brickman 26 PTS, 7 AST, 3 STL; Kyren Davis 18 PTS, 11 AST.

Blues Key Performers: On Fire 24 PTS, 10 REB, 3 BLK; Kai Summers 17 PTS, 9 AST.

Game Notes: Brickman’s “Chaos Vision” creates a barrage of late dunks and kick-outs, barely outlasting On Fire’s highlight reel night in an up-tempo, whistle-heavy game.

Portland Timber 112 - Dallas Dragons 109

Timber Key Performers: Dorian Price 28 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST; Duncan A. Ball 20 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST, 3 BLK.

Dragons Key Performers: Sup Aroony 24 PTS, 8 REB, 3 BLK; Dirk Garnett 22 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK.

Game Notes: Ball’s inside-out playmaking and Price’s tough jumpers in the final two minutes edge out Dirk’s mid-range clinic and Aroony’s posters in a classic first chapter of the rivalry.

Seattle Kraken 106 - Las Vegas Vipers 102

Kraken Key Performers: Derrick White 27 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST; Dom Canzone II 18 PTS, 12 REB, 3 BLK.

Vipers Key Performers: Corey Naylor 24 PTS, 10 AST; Jamal Rivers 20 PTS, 4 STL.

Game Notes: White's transition threes and Canzone's paint presence overcome Naylor's playmaking, with a late steal-and-score sealing Seattle's bounce-back win despite shaky team chemistry.