Krashout 2K never really let Hoop Dreams breathe. The game turned for good in Q2 when II WHEEL II threw down a dunk at 1:09 to put Krashout 2K up 39-37 — a lead they never surrendered, spending 16:58 in front and eventually burying the competition by 24. The fourth quarter was a statement: Krashout 2K outscored Hoop Dreams 27-10, turning a comfortable game into a rout.

xvNen was the engine, dropping 32 points on a scorching 13-of-17 FG and 6-of-10 from three — including a three at 1:53 and another at 0:02.0 to close the curtain. MyOllies was genuinely untouchable, going a perfect 8-of-8 FG and 8-of-8 from three for 24 points to go with 8 assists. II WHEEL II quietly put together a double-double — 18 points and 10 rebounds. On the other side, l vSuper l gave Hoop Dreams everything they had: 29 points on 11-of-14 FG and 7-of-9 from three is a performance that deserves recognition even in a loss. PlugCal hauled in 12 rebounds and xHydra2k added 19 points, but it wasn't nearly enough.

Krashout 2K came in at 8-3 and continue to look like one of the top squads in the Midwest Esports Association. Hoop Dreams, now 2-8 heading in, drop this one and remain in a tough spot at rank 20.