Hawks Talon-Mavs Gaming Preview: 2020 Season Opener
May 5, 2020
MavsGG (0-0) at Hawks Talon GC (0-0)
Time: 8:00 p.m. CT
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About MavsGG: This is the regular season opener for MavsGG, who are 2-0 all-time in season openers. . .Last year they won a close contest over Grizz Gaming, 46-45. . .Four of six starters return for season three in Dimez, Sherm, PeteBeBallin and Mo; with this core in place, MavsGG hopes to build on season two’s success. . .the team finished second overall with a 12-4 record. . .PeteBeBallin earned All-NBA 2K League Rookie Team honors after averaging 14.3 points and 11.2 rebounds. . . At the 2020 Draft, MavsGG drafted Sleetys and Spartan. . .Coach Latoijuin Fairley and Coach Lance Sessions return for their second season. . .MavsGG is 1-0 all-time against Hawks Talon . . . In their last meeting, Dallas beat Atlanta on May 1, 2019 by the score 57-55.
About Hawks Talon: Hawks Talon GC exited its first season in the NBA 2K League with a disappointing 5-11 record. The team made more headlines in the off-season than they did during the regular season . . . In a trade with Kings Guard Gaming, the team acquired BP and draft picks. . .Recognized for his top-tier ball handling and three-point shooting abilities, BP earned all-rookie honors. . .Coach Wes drafted four versatile players around BP and MrStylez to improve on last season’s struggles.
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