Warriors Gaming Squad defeated 76ers GC to win the Turn Tournament in Las Vegas, taking home a Tréfecta banner and $90,000 in the process.
In the first NBA 2K League tournament held outside of New York, the Warriors held (relative) home court advantage to defeat the Tipoff champions 76ers GC, 58-39. Center Type had a 14-point, 13-rebound double-double on his birthday, while CB13 and BSmoove scored 17 points apiece in the win.
Type was named tournament MVP after averaging 13.3 points and 11.5 rebounds per game.
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The Warriors defeated Mavs Gaming and Jazz Gaming in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively, after eking out a victory over Heat Check Gaming in the round of 16. Originally seeded No. 7 overall, the Warriors defeated two higher seeds and then the favored 76ers in the finals. The team will take home $90,000 from the overall $180,000 prize pool, the largest tournament sum in NBA 2K League history.
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