Dominant Display by DARKSIDE in Summer League Opener
In a commanding victory during the 2026 Summer League, DARKSIDE secured a 107-81 win over La Family at CUBA HUNTER. From the outset, DARKSIDE set the tone with an impressive 32-16 lead in the first quarter, steadily maintaining control throughout the contest.
The home team extended their advantage to 60-38 by halftime, with their relentless offense and strong defense proving too much for their opponents. Despite a high-scoring third quarter with 47 and 43 points respectively, DARKSIDE never relinquished their lead, sealing a decisive win.
Trint Bravo was the undisputed star of the match, delivering a near-flawless shooting performance. Playing 30 minutes, he made 16 of 17 field goals, including a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, finishing with an outstanding 37 points on 94.1% shooting. His efficiency rating of 40 and +26 plus-minus highlight his immense impact on the floor. Bravo also contributed 5 rebounds and 2 assists with only 1 foul, demonstrating his well-rounded game.
Support came from James Wesley, who added 24 points on an 88.9% shooting effort, including 5 three-pointers made on 6 attempts, and a perfect 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. His sharpshooting was instrumental in stretching La Family’s defense and provided crucial scoring throughout the game.
Ahijah Thompson also impressed with perfect shooting from the field, converting all 8 attempts (including 2 three-pointers) for 18 points and 5 rebounds. His hustle and precision helped maintain the team's offensive rhythm when needed.
The bench players were effective as well, with Mike Millsip scoring 9 points on perfect shooting and Justin Reid contributing efficient 6 points alongside 3 assists and 2 rebounds.
On the La Family side, James Sheriff was a bright spot, scoring 23 points on 90% shooting including a perfect 3-for-3 from downtown. Chelo Martinez came close with 17 points, demonstrating excellent three-point shooting by making all 5 of his attempts. Meanwhile, Elijah Smith managed 16 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, but it was not enough to keep pace with the dominance exhibited by DARKSIDE’s offense.
In summary, DARKSIDE’s blend of efficient shooting, balanced scoring, and solid defensive effort set them apart in this matchup, laying a strong foundation for their Summer League campaign.
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