Quarter Final 1: Alphas.EXE 21, Lausanne 20
A thrilling contest kicked off Day 2 in true championship fashion. Reminiscent of last year’s epic Grand Final, the game saw Lausanne take an early 8–6 lead. The two sides traded blows all night long until the scoreline reached 20–20 with both teams in the bonus. In that critical moment, Alphas.EXE’s Devin Gilligan drew a foul on Lausanne’s Jonothan Dubas, giving Dubas two chances from the charity stripe. With Dubas missing both shots, Gilligan (aka “Captain Clutch”) sealed the victory with a strong baseline drive.
Key Contributions:
• Wes Molteni (Lausanne) – 7 rebounds, 6 assists
• Devin Gilligan (Alphas.EXE) – 5 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
Quarter Final 2: Nunawading Red.EXE 21, Hachinohe Dime.EXE 13
Hachinohe Dime.EXE started the second quarterfinal with an early surge, as Chichiro Sawahashira ignited the offense from beyond the arc to establish a 7–2 lead. However, a timely timeout allowed Nunawading Red.EXE to mount a comeback, stringing together a dominant 19–6 run. Outpacing their rivals in shooting efficiency (67% to 38%), rebounding (13 to 4), and assists (8 to 3), Nunawading Red.EXE ultimately imposed their authority over the game.
Key Contributions:
• Chichiro Sawahashira (Hachinohe Dime.EXE) – 7 points, 2 assists
• Elijah Taye (Nunawading Red.EXE) – 8 points (100% FG), 2 assists
Quarter Final 3: Hangzhou 21, Shoot It Dragons.EXE 9
Hangzhou continued their dominant run with a masterful display against Shoot It Dragons.EXE. Employing a streamlined 3×3 offense that capitalized on open looks and mismatches, Hangzhou led from start to finish. Milan Kovacevic proved to be a relentless force, contributing 7 points as the team cruised to a convincing 21–9 win—sending a clear message that they will be one of the teams to beat in the 2025 3×3.EXE Super Premier.
Key Contributions:
• Filip Kaluderovic (Hangzhou) – 7 points, 3 assists, 2 steals
• Kareem Hill (Shoot It Dragons.EXE) – 5 points, 3 rebounds
Quarter Final 4: Brisbane City Blue.EXE 22, Beefman.EXE 17
Determined to make an impression, Beefman.EXE entered the contest with high expectations but found themselves outmatched by a resolute Brisbane City Blue.EXE. The Blue squad’s shooters, led by Tobori and Shimiza, consistently created open looks—combining for seven made two-point baskets. On the defensive end, Tim Soong’s relentless pressure restricted Beefman.EXE to a mere 20% two-point shooting rate. Dominating the rebounding battle 21–6, Brisbane City Blue.EXE secured a hard-fought 22–17 victory to advance to the next round.
Key Contributions:
• Ben Volkman (Brisbane City Blue.EXE) – 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists
• Haruki Tobori (Beefman.EXE) – 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
Semi Final 1: Alphas.EXE 21, Nunawading Red.EXE 11
In a high-stakes semi-final, Alphas.EXE overcame a determined Nunawading Red.EXE squad. Ryo Ozawa, who had struggled from beyond the arc earlier in the tournament (3-17), found his rhythm when it mattered most. Finishing with 12 points on 50% shooting – including 4-of-8 from deep – and grabbing 4 rebounds, Ozawa’s scorching performance broke down Nunawading Red.EXE’s resistance, propelling his team into the 3×3.EXE Super Premier Final for Round 1.
Key Contributions:
• Ryo Ozawa (Alphas.EXE) – 12 points (50% shooting), 4 rebounds
• Haruki Zach Mckenzie (Nunawading Red.EXE) – 3 points and rebounds
Semi Final 2: Hangzhou 21, Brisbane City Blue.EXE 17
In the second semi-final, undefeated contenders Hangzhou and Brisbane City Blue.EXE clashed in a fiercely competitive battle. Despite an early deficit—trailing 13–6 after the first five minutes, aided by Filip Kaluderovic’s hot shooting (5-of-9 from two-point range)—Hangzhou regrouped whilst Brisbane City Blue.EXE struggled from beyond the arc, converting only 1-of-6, stalling their comeback efforts. Hangzhou ultimately edged out a 21–17 win, setting up a final showdown with Alphas.EXE.
Key Contributions:
• Filip Kaluderovic (Hangzhou) – 10 points (56% shooting), 5 rebounds, 3 assists
• Ben Volkman (Brisbane City Blue.EXE) – 5 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist
Grand Final: Alphas.EXE 21, Hangzhou 12
The grand final promised fireworks as Alphas.EXE, bouncing back from an earlier setback against Brisbane City Blue.EXE, squared off against Hangzhou, who had cruised through most of their previous matchups. The contest began as a tight, physical battle, with both teams taking nearly a full minute to notch their first points and remaining deadlocked at 4–4 for the first three minutes.
A pivotal 6-point run, capped by a heavily contested deep two from Suzuki for Alphas.EXE, broke the stalemate. Despite early fouls that allowed Hangzhou to stay within reach, the Alphas.EXE’s duo of Ryo Ozawa and Devin Gilligan turned the tide, as Hangzhou’s Filip Kaluderovic struggled from the field (20% shooting from two-point range in the final).
With just over a minute remaining and Alphas.EXE holding a 19–12 lead, Devin Gilligan drove hard to the basket, sinking a contested layup while drawing a foul. Granted two free-throw attempts, Gilligan made his second shot to seal the win. His MVP-caliber performance delivered a 21–12 victory for Alphas.EXE, earning them Round 1 of the 3×3.EXE Super Premier title and setting the stage for Round 2 in Thailand on March 1st and 2nd.
Key Contributions:
- Devin Gilligan (Alphas.EXE) – 6 Points, 9 Rebounds and 2 Assists.
- Milan Kovacevic (Hangzhou) – 6 Points & 3 Rebounds and 1 Assist .
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