NBBA Season 69 – Day 22 Recap (Saturday, September 27, 2025)
by Buzz Beat Daily
Splash Gang Outlasts Knights in Double OT Thriller, Clinch Playoff Spot
The Splash Gang closed out the regular season in dramatic fashion, edging the Kings Knights 135–127 in double overtime. The Knights refused to go down without a fight at home, but Norbert Ament’s 46 points and Paul Wilkinson’s 27 rebounds were too much to withstand. The victory not only gave Splash a rare road win but also punched their ticket to the playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive.
Stark Contrast Secure #1 in Big 8
Stark Contrast wrapped up the regular season at 18–4 with a 97–78 home win over the LA Lions. The victory locks them in as the top seed in the league and secures home-court advantage for the playoffs, a huge edge as Stark looks to return to the Finals.
ETBU Crush Fury in Rout
The ETBU Tigers demolished Resurrected Fury 116–41. Kangshan swatted 6 shots, the defense suffocated, and ETBU made a statement as one of the Big 8’s most dangerous contenders entering the playoffs.
10inch Vertical Embarrasses HumanFund
It was a demolition job as 10inch Vertical rolled to a 175–28 road win over HumanFund. Fontanete’s 17 assists, Mormile’s 28-point/20-rebound double-double, and all-around dominance highlighted the blowout. 10in look every bit the contender heading into postseason play.
Cavaliers Cap Off Historic Week with Road Win
The Virginia Cavaliers ended their storybook regular season with an 88–78 road victory over Flashover. Fresh off winning the USA Cup Championship earlier this week, Virginia carried the momentum into league play and closed strong. Congratulations to the Cavaliers on capturing their first-ever Cup title and completing one of the most memorable weeks in franchise history.
Silverbacks Clamp Dogs on the Road
The Silverbacks finished strong, beating Beware of Dogs 98–63 away. Their trademark defense and interior presence gave them full control, sending the Silverbacks into the playoffs with momentum.
Mill City Thunder Crush Imperials
The Mill City Thunder tuned up for the playoffs with a 125–46 blowout over the Mos Eisley Imperials. Bajrektarević’s 32 points headlined the easy home win as Mill City set their sights on defending the title.
TarTeam Wins at Visionaries
TarTeam closed the season with a 99–85 road win over the Visionaries. With balanced scoring and sharp execution, TarTeam heads into the postseason firmly positioned as a Great 8 contender.
Final Word
Day 22 capped off a legendary Season 69. Splash, Silverbacks, Cavaliers, and 10inch Vertical all secured valuable last road wins of the season, with Splash’s double-OT triumph not only being the game of the night but also their ticket into the playoffs. Stark Contrast secured the #1 seed in the league with home-court advantage for playoffs, while the Virginia Cavaliers added extra shine by celebrating a USA Cup championship earlier in the week. With contenders firing on all cylinders and no major injuries on the horizon, the table is set for what should be a dramatic and unforgettable NBBA playoff run.