A Championship-Winning Performance
Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, Team NO WAY OUT, featuring players Solomona “Monuhh” Faitaua-Nanai, Harry “RealHvzn” Spierings, Dylan “DLaey” Lay, Dylan “Jxhnno-” Johnson, and Aiden “GoldenDunk” Fleming, demonstrated why they are the team to beat. Their impressive gameplay earned them a $5,000 prize and a guaranteed spot in the next edition of the APAC Invitational.
The tournament brought together four teams featuring 20 top NBA 2K players from across the Asia-Pacific region. Competing alongside Team NO WAY OUT were two teams from the Philippines, LGE Eagles and LGE Agila, and another from Australia and New Zealand, Team Lock Up.
Thrilling Semifinals and a Clutch Win
The event kicked off with the semifinals on November 16. In the first series, LGE Eagles showcased their strength by sweeping Team Lock Up with scores of 60-45 and 63-53. Lynard Clark “PHI_ZavalCB” Banzon of LGE Eagles led his team with outstanding performances.
Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, Team NO WAY OUT, featuring players Solomona “Monuhh” Faitaua-Nanai, Harry “RealHvzn” Spierings, Dylan “DLaey” Lay, Dylan “Jxhnno-” Johnson, and Aiden “GoldenDunk” Fleming, demonstrated why they are the team to beat. Their impressive gameplay earned them a $5,000 prize and a guaranteed spot in the next edition of the APAC Invitational.
The tournament brought together four teams featuring 20 top NBA 2K players from across the Asia-Pacific region. Competing alongside Team NO WAY OUT were two teams from the Philippines, LGE Eagles and LGE Agila, and another from Australia and New Zealand, Team Lock Up.
Thrilling Semifinals and a Clutch Win
The event kicked off with the semifinals on November 16. In the first series, LGE Eagles showcased their strength by sweeping Team Lock Up with scores of 60-45 and 63-53. Lynard Clark “PHI_ZavalCB” Banzon of LGE Eagles led his team with outstanding performances.
In the second semifinal, defending champions Team NO WAY OUT faced off against LGE Agila in a nail-biting series. After dropping the first game 59-67, Team NO WAY OUT bounced back to win the next two games 52-45 and 53-50. The highlight was a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Dylan “Jhxnno-” Johnson in Game 3, sealing the victory and their spot in the finals.
The Finals: NO WAY OUT Sweeps LGE Eagles
The championship match between Team NO WAY OUT and LGE Eagles did not disappoint. Despite a strong effort from the Eagles, Team NO WAY OUT emerged victorious with two close wins, 52-44 and 52-50. Harry “RealHvzn” Spierings, the team’s point guard, was named Player of the Series for his scoring prowess and clutch defense, which helped stave off a late-game comeback by the Eagles.
The championship match between Team NO WAY OUT and LGE Eagles did not disappoint. Despite a strong effort from the Eagles, Team NO WAY OUT emerged victorious with two close wins, 52-44 and 52-50. Harry “RealHvzn” Spierings, the team’s point guard, was named Player of the Series for his scoring prowess and clutch defense, which helped stave off a late-game comeback by the Eagles.
Celebrity Showmatch and Fan Activities
Aside from the main tournament, fans enjoyed a 3v3 celebrity showmatch featuring popular figures from the local sports scene and NBA 2K content creators. The lineup included basketball personalities like Isaac Go, Margaux Nonato, and Gabe Norwood, as well as content creators such as Francis “UncleKevin2K” Maguliman.
The showmatch finals saw Team Tyler, led by local players Tyler Tio, Renzo Subido, and content creator Patrick Sarmiento, defeat Team Diego (comprising Diego Dario, Aaron Black, and Patrick “HOOPJUNKIE” Edrozo) with a score of 21-16.
Fans also participated in various interactive activities throughout the weekend. The event featured basketball-themed challenges, gaming kiosks for NBA 2K25, and a photobooth experience, making it a fun and immersive experience for all attendees.
Aside from the main tournament, fans enjoyed a 3v3 celebrity showmatch featuring popular figures from the local sports scene and NBA 2K content creators. The lineup included basketball personalities like Isaac Go, Margaux Nonato, and Gabe Norwood, as well as content creators such as Francis “UncleKevin2K” Maguliman.
The showmatch finals saw Team Tyler, led by local players Tyler Tio, Renzo Subido, and content creator Patrick Sarmiento, defeat Team Diego (comprising Diego Dario, Aaron Black, and Patrick “HOOPJUNKIE” Edrozo) with a score of 21-16.
Fans also participated in various interactive activities throughout the weekend. The event featured basketball-themed challenges, gaming kiosks for NBA 2K25, and a photobooth experience, making it a fun and immersive experience for all attendees.
How to Watch
For those who missed the live action, replays of the 2024 NBA 2K League APAC Invitational are available on Cignal’s streaming platform, Pilipinas Live, accessible on the App Store and Google Play. For more details and updates, visit the official NBA 2K League website at 2kleague.nba.com.
Team NO WAY OUT’s victory at this year’s Invitational reaffirms their dominance in the region, setting the stage for another exciting season of NBA 2K esports. Fans can look forward to seeing more from these elite players as they prepare for future competitions, representing the best of the Asia-Pacific’s NBA 2K scene.
For those who missed the live action, replays of the 2024 NBA 2K League APAC Invitational are available on Cignal’s streaming platform, Pilipinas Live, accessible on the App Store and Google Play. For more details and updates, visit the official NBA 2K League website at 2kleague.nba.com.
Team NO WAY OUT’s victory at this year’s Invitational reaffirms their dominance in the region, setting the stage for another exciting season of NBA 2K esports. Fans can look forward to seeing more from these elite players as they prepare for future competitions, representing the best of the Asia-Pacific’s NBA 2K scene.
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