The final says it all: Sock Monsters 82, Florida Boys 44. This one was over before most people even checked the score. IIMarrII hit a three at 0:35.8 in the first quarter to put Sock Monsters up 16-14, and that was the last time Florida Boys would ever sniff the lead. From there, Sock Monsters went on a 16-unanswered-point run that broke the game wide open, and a 36-point fourth quarter turned a win into an absolute statement.

ItSxBiGxTonE led all scorers with 26 pts on 10-of-18 FG and 6-of-12 from three, adding 6 ast, 3 stl, and 0 turnovers — the streamer delivered on camera. IIMarrII posted a double-double with 20 pts and 12 ast on 8-of-13 FG. PHaceBateman chipped in 19 pts at 7-of-11 FG and 5-of-8 from three, going 0 turnovers. Kill614bus was a menace on the glass end with 7 stl. On the Florida Boys side, Papikbrn refused to quit with 19 pts and 8-of-13 FG, while Abethebabe6 was a perfect 5-of-5 FG.

Both squads entered Season 19 fresh at 0-0, but the standings today tell the real story: Sock Monsters sit at 4-2 (rank 8) in the Midwest Esports Association, while Florida Boys have dropped to 0-4 (rank 20). This one was a tone-setter.