6/25 Game two Recap

Bless Ballers escape with victory over 99 problems

Wright and teammates can't overcome early deficit.

The Bless Ballers, led by Cornelius Vines' 29 points outscored 99 problems 83-76 on Monday night. The Bless Ballers came out hot, ending the first quarter with a score of 24-9. Josh Wright of 99 problems kept his team in the game with 33 points, but 99 problems were unable to capitalize late on opportunities to cut the lead, leading to their eventual defeat.

Wright, a former Proctor High School all-star and Syracuse University guard cut the lead to 12 with 7:30 remaining in the third quarter with a three pointer. 99 problems seemed within striking distance as Wright then cut the lead to seven with only 5:40 remaining in the game. 99 problems got as close as six points in a game they seemed out of from the beginning, but every time they got close the Bless Ballers answered with a bucket of their own.

Vines, a former Hofstra University player, was instrumental in the victory. He was the go to player everytime the Bless Ballers needed a bucket. Teammate Lamar Kearse of Dewitt, NY added 13 points in the win.

The Bless Ballers were without Syracuse University standout C.J. Fair. Fair, who was vital in Syracuse's run to the Elite 8, will hopefully be back for the next game for the Bless Ballers, as they take on Upstate Swagger Monday July 2 at 8:00 P.M.. 99 problems looks to rebound against JD's Finest Thursday July 6 at 6:45 P.M.