RWE Take Game 1 of the OTE Finals

Originally posted on Overtime Elite | By Miles Lally | Last updated Mar 9, 2024 2:48 AM ET

Finals - Game 1 Recap:

Game 1 of the OTE Finals lived up to the hype, as RWE grabbed the win with a 77-69 victory over the City Reapers. The playoffs leading scorer Karter Knox made a statement with his performance in Game 1, scoring 26 points to lead all scorers and further proving that he belongs in the conversation for the best player in the league. Up three and with a minute left, Knox put the game away with an athletic and-one finish at the rim, icing the game for RWE. With the win, RWE is now two wins away from capturing a championship in what is just their first season in the league

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Daquan Davis did his part as the second member of the dynamic duo, putting up a complete stat line of 19 points, seven boards and five assists. Peyton Marshall put together his strongest performance of the postseason, as he notched 11 points, seven points and three steals, including a pivotal deflection in the final minute with the game hanging in the balance

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For the City Reapers, Jaeden Mustaf continues to perform at a high level in the playoffs, logging a team-high 15 points and six assists while also playing in some of the most dialed in defense he has played this season. DPOY Amari Evans put on a show on the defensive end, racking up two steals and two blocks while also playing an important role on the offensive end, rounding out the night with 10 points