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Last Saturday, Wizards District Gaming won the 2021 NBA 2K League Championship, defeating the Jazz Gaming squad 3-0 in the Finals. This isn’t just another successful season for Wizards DG. This is also their second consecutive championship after winning it in all uit in 2020. o other NBA 2K League team has won as many titles as Wizards DG.
First BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS!
— X - Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) September 5, 2021
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Like their real-life NBA counterparts, the players on Wizards DG also play individual roles. Their point guard, Jack “JBM” Mascone was named 2021 Finals MVP after averaging a double-double with 22.3 points and 11.3 assists in the round.
Wizards DG participated in the playoffs since last Thursday, where they defeated the Knicks’ and Nets’ gaming squads in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. The playoffs were held at the Dallas Mavericks’ gaming hub.
Congratulations to Wizards District Gaming for winning their second consecutive title! Let’s hope that the human-based Washington Wizards team can play like their esports counterpart soon as well!