ABA Results (Week 4 - Season 1)

[CharmingCavalier 1723]

 

 

THE ALMARIS BUCKETBALL ASSOCIATION

GAME RESULTS

Week 4

Season 1

 

THE RAT RACE BEGINS!

(THIS WEEK'S ANTHEM)

 

Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for picking up another edition of Almaris Bucketball. I am, as always, your dutiful commentator and author Martie Lickman. You know what I was thinking today? Well, I was thinking how AMAZING it is to see the competition heating up! Fans are going wild in the stands, chants are being made, and arenas are selling out! No matter what those sky gods do, they can never stop the power of the ball. Meanwhile, on the court, we see the standings narrowing. No team is infallible, and we saw that this week. On top of that, ABA Commissioners have been in heated talks this week over changes to the sport, including a new court layout and rules. Between you and me, I think this might get a little more violent. And also between you and me, I'm ecstatic for it! There is nothing like a little blood spilling to really bring the people together. Anyways, lets get on to the matches.

 

(ABA OPENING POST LINKED HERE)

Varhelm Beserkers - Elysium Foxes

 

The Foxes must be cursed, I tell ya what! Another game where they came so close to victory but had it stolen away at the last seconds. Beserker players managed to burst open the ball four times this game and even went so far as to taunt the Foxes head coach by asking him, after the game, if he would be heading home with his tail between his legs! Elsil’Ceru of the Foxes put up some decent points but wasn't able to perform on the defensive when pushed by the overpowering Beserkers. The Foxes have another troubling game next week when they host the Krugs, so Elysium should be bracing itself. The Beserkers on the other hand are looking hungry in fourth place, ready to beat out their emerging rivals the Crows!

 

 

Vortice Krakens - Karosgrad Crows

 

The Crows Carlos Mendez dominated the short game tonight, zooming right past the Kraken defense. Although Kraken's head coach Johannus has said the defend the hoop like an incoming tsunami, we really haven't seen that. Winless after four, their chances of beating the Saints next week look slim. Meanwhile, the Crows are coming for the second-place Yong Ping Dragons! What a matchup that'll be. Let's hope they have the same energy they came with tonight or it will be a devastating push down the standings.

 

 

San Luciano Saints - Elvenesse Bucks

 

In the biggest upset of the night, the Saints narrowly lost to the Bucks. Head Coach Joseph Brandt was seen with tears on his face as he left the arena. The Bucks, not wanting to see the reaction to the game, quickly left the arena. And good thing too! The damage from subsequent riots is said to be costing San Luciano over three thousand minas. Despite the loss, the Saints continue to laud over the Western Conference with one of the best long-range teams in the game. The Bucks however, are playing next week against the emerging powerhouse that is the Vigilants. We can only wish them the best.

 

 

Iron Uzg Krugs - Yong Ping Dragons

 

Yong Ping said nope to the Krug offense this game. Lanqiu was seen, on multiple occasions, just jumping to put his whole body in front of the hoop. Only three Krugs were ejected this game for violence, a relatively dull affair in the eyes of the orcish audience. Yong Ping however demonstrated that despite the Saint's bravado, they may be in trouble against the Dragons. On the other hand, Krug fans remain just outside the top four of the Western Conference. The speculation of more rough game play has made them hopeful that in the future their physical strength may give them the edge they need.

 

 

Du Loc Flames - Freeport Pigeons

 

In one of the most brutal affairs of the evening, the Du Loc Flames beat out the Freeport Pigeons. The Pigeons saw several of the team members taken on board a medical barge and we have no received word that at least one of the actual pigeons that played for Freeport has passed away. Our condolences go out to the family of that small bird... But I mean - Come on, you were a pigeon playing with humans. It was only a matter of time before someone stepped on your neck! As for the Flames, WOWZA! What a game. They showed off their fancy footwork and even mooned the audience after their victory.

 

 

Kal'Darakaan Miners - Haelun'or Purifiers

 

The Grand King's involvement in the Miners fortunes has certainly changed their tactics. Their defense prowess still remains elite but it was clear that they did not want to lose to their neighbors on the Silver Isle. There was not stepping on dwarven heads this time around and both teams shook hands after the game. The only thing really to note from this game was the brief play time of the Grand King, who took the court for all of four minutes of the game. In that time he put up a modest seven points, but also the only person they passed to was their King for four minutes!

 

 

Providence Vigilants - Fakhr Dunes

 

Are they back!? Are the boys in red back and ready to rumble?! The Vigilants dashed onto the scene with the coaching help of the old Ledicort d'Azor. The old man must've whooped some sense into this team because they played with a burning passion tonight to get past the one hundred points mark. The Dunes, and their star Hakim the Brick Wall, tried their best but a few interceptions from passes by Mehreen Al-Hattan seriously undermined their efforts. The Vigilants can only hope this victory is the first of many and the Dunes can only hope the Pigeons will be the easy victory they need to push them past them in the standings.

 

 

Rozania Rabbits - Talus Grove Druids

 

The Druids, led by head coach Pyrin Nria-Crane, have been suffering from a drought of victory and this week is like the others. There chant has become "at least we aren't the Krakens!" Alexander Antler, an upcoming star of the ABA, has sadly not been able to get a competitive team around him this season. Hopefully that will change. Meanwhile, the Rabbits scored big this week and pulled up even in wins and losses. However, news has been emerging that the political situation back home isn't as stable as the Rabbits would like it to be. There is speculation the team may be looking for a new home, but the ABA has not confirmed this.

 

 

STANDINGS
 

The Western Conference

 

Pos.	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	"+-"
1	San Luciano Saints	6	4	3	1	29
2	Yong Ping Dragons	6	4	3	1	14
3	Karosgrad Crows	6	4	3	1	-18
4	Varhelm Beserkers	4	4	2	2	23
5	Iron Uzg Krugs	4	4	2	2	11
6	Elvenesse Bucks	4	4	2	2	-3
7	Elysium Foxes	2	4	1	3	-22
8	Vortice Krakens	0	4	0	4	-27

 

The Eastern Conference

 

Pos.	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	"+-"
1	Kal'Darakaan Miners	6	4	3	1	54
2	Du Loc Flames	6	4	3	1	13
3	Freeport Pigeons	4	4	2	2	22
4	Fakhr Dunes	4	4	2	2	-3
5	Providence Vigilants	4	4	2	2	-6
6	Rozania Rabbits	4	4	2	2	-21
7	Talus Grove Druids	2	4	1	3	-32
8	Haelun'or Purifiers	2	4	1	3	-34

 

 

THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS

 

 

The ABA is proud to be sponsored by the Tianrui Teahouse in Yong Ping

 

 

From the heart of the Jade State, serving tea in Yong Ping and on the court

Make sure to pick up a cup or two at your local concession stands. I've heard their honey green tea is delicious!

 

 

AMATEUR DIVISION EXPANSION?

 

The Iron Uzg have been so kind as to suggest a new expansion to the ABAD next season. This all convict team of goblins, known as the Screaming Dinguses, hail from the tribe of Dingii. Their horrid accents have made them world-renowned and Iron Uzg officials have made it clear that they are not to be trusted. One even commented that they would "steal anything they can get their hands on. If they could steal your fun, they would!" Their leader, a rotund goblinesse named Joella Da Vill, has been known to screech loudly during games until calls go her way.

 

RESULTS AND STANDINGS

 

Fennic Blizzards - Valwyck Bears

75 - 79

 

Halcourt Eagles - Honeyhill Hedgehogs

67 - 88

 

The Amateur Division

 

 

Pos.	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	"+-"
1	Bramblebury Badgers	8	4	4	0	32
2	Fennic Blizzards	4	4	2	2	49
3	Halcourt Eagles	2	4	1	3	-39
4	Valwyck Bears	2	4	1	3	-42

 

 

 

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[Reckless Banzai Screamer 11529]

Coach Father Paco cooks the dead pigeon over an open fire. "Dinner es on me, Flames!"

[ClatterCake 262]

Ardreth wiped the sweat from his brow as he left with the rest of his team; what a tough team to face, those Saints!  But it seems like the Bucks got the best of them this time around!  The comeback has arrived!

[Fionn__TWG 2616]

Klaus Barclay could be seen making his way to the post-game interview with a Savoy-style cigar in his mouth and a cheeky smirk on his face, something the manufacturers of the cigar unfortunately would not be doing tonight "Soon the Crows will be on top lads, just like Godan intended!" the acolyte remarked as he signed the Hussariyan Cross.

[TaytoTot 1127]

Syllana Brylynn would cheer at the score of the Elvenesse's team this week. "Time to put those damn Savoyards in the dirt. Or maybe I should say sand.."

[Xergarok 295]

"Let's fokken gooooo!" A fanatical Miner-fan yelled when he saw the scores. 

[The Media Wizard 2954]

Amaesil fondly remembers his best moment from the match.

 

Spoiler

 

[VoidandNull 356]

A chef dressed in armor walks around the stands of seemingly all games, giving away food for free. He hopes one day his add will get into the ABA newsletter, as even the Righteous Kitchen follows the Almaris Basketball Association. 

[squakhawk 7302]

An old Horen with a dad-bod was seen shirtless, wildly swinging about his Berserkers jersey in the stands.

 

Casreus was ******* balling.

[Draiden 319]

Skjord would clear his throat and lean forward into the pinecone to speak to the press. "Aet vaes ae hjaerd gjaem, aend tchae Fjyxens plaeyjed vaell. Ae hjaev njotchjngk bjut raespjektch fjor thaem. Ae only hjope vae sjaem aenaergyj njaextch vaek aegaenstch tchae Krjovs. Tchaenk yjou."

 

Aedan would loudly applaud the Beserkers' win this week alongside his cousin and fellow superfan, pleased that they had a game where their star players weren't ejected for fighting or allegedly cheating.

[AnimeWolf0080 1493]

Once more Kin was pumped after the game! He couldn't help but climb a tree or so after jumping from place to place, even if he was a bit sore from the match and had a few bruises

[Drew2_dude 2130]

 

 

After the first win of season for the Valwyck Bears, the joyous aura around the celebratory team is halted when the stone-faced Head Coach, Andrik Jan Baruch is stopped in the back and asked to give a post game interview, with a loud huff, he agreed to sit down and answer a few questions.

 

"How did you pull out a win in this game Coach?" one reporter asked 

 

"The ball went in the basket more for us than it did for them, simple as." Coach Baruch replied as he stared down the reporter. "any question better than that? no alright, have a good evening gentlement." and with that Coach Baruch left the interview leaving the reporters a bit stunned by the lack of excitement.

 

 

 

Edited November 4, 2021 by Drew2_dude

[Moo_bot 774]

Tianrui Ren hands out a well-deserved green tea energy boost to the players of the Yong Ping Dragons and Iron'Uzg Krugs after the game! "Well played, gentlemen!"

[Werew0lf 12001]

In an alternative universe, the Aengudaemons brawl through basketball.

 

Iblees dunking on Xan and Malchediel after stealing the Spear of Xan (but it transforms into a ball)

 

[AnimeWolf0080 1493]

4 minutes ago, Moo_bot said:

Tianrui Ren hands out a well-deserved green tea energy boost to the players of the Yong Ping Dragons and Iron'Uzg Krugs after the game! "Well played, gentlemen!"

Kin took his tea into the trees with him