The unparalleled basketball action continues on Monday with the much-anticipated Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC matchup, which will set the tone for the day’s schedule. This will be the second match of both teams in the tournament.
Here’s a preview of the Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC game, which starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC Preview and Prediction
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC review
Vinyl BC had a strong debut in the league without a match, securing a 79-73 victory over Rose BC on the opening day. The team shot 46.0% from the field, led Rhyne HowardExplosive 33-point performance on 10-for-19 shooting, including 6-for-12 from beyond the arc.
Dear Hamby he also impressed with 17 points and 13 rebounds in just 13 minutes, while Arike Ogunbowale scored 10 points.
Even the bench improved, with Rae Burrell adding seven points, and Aliyah Boston and Jordin Canada adding six points each.
In contrast, Phantom BC had a poor start to the tournament, defeated by Laces BC in their first game. The Sabrina Ionescu-led team suffered an 86-48 loss, the largest margin of victory in the league to date.
They struggled offensively, shooting just 32.7% overall, including 9-for-25 on three-pointers. Ionescu led her team with 18 points on 17 shots, while Satou Sabally and Natasha Cloud chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Brittney Griner played a team-high 33 minutes, but was limited to just seven points and six rebounds.
Vinyl BC vs. Phantom BC projected starting lineup
Vinyl BC is expected to start with Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby.
Phantom BC is predicted to go with Satou Sabally, Sabrina Ionescu and Brittney Griner.
Editor’s note: These are projected lineups and may change depending on player availability.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC Prediction
Vinyl BC showed in their first game that they can generate dynamic offense from both the backcourt and frontcourt, with players like Howard and Ogunbowale leading the way. Their frontcourt is particularly impressive.
Meanwhile, Phantom BC struggled defensively in their first game, struggling to adjust to the 3-on-3 format, leading them to a tough loss. We predict that Vinyl BC will secure their second straight win, sending Phantom BC to their second straight loss.
Fans can follow the match at 20:30 on TNT. International viewers can watch it on Unrivaled’s YouTube channel.
Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
