The NBLL Playoffs delivered a historic first-round battle as Lil Nee and the Blue Ballers fought through an intense three-game series against the SQ Dragons, ultimately punching their ticket to the Finals in dramatic fashion.
Coming into the playoffs, the Blue Ballers were under pressure. Lil Nee had just suffered a tough 5-3 loss to the Micro Dicks in the final game of the regular season, leading many to doubt if he had what it took to go the distance. To make matters worse, the SQ Dragons entered the series without Jordan, leaving Whittyquipo to carry the load solo.
Despite the adversity, the Dragons proved to be a legitimate threat, pushing Lil Nee to the brink.
Game 1: A hard-fought back-and-forth battle that ended with Lil Nee clutching up a 5-3 victory to give the Blue Ballers the series lead.
Game 2: The most controversial match in NBLL history. Lil Nee was hit with a muting technical for excessive trash talk, throwing him off his game. Whittyquipo took full advantage, securing an electric 5-4 victory and forcing a Game 3.
Game 3: The war to settle it all. With everything on the line, both players left it all on the field. In another 4-4 thriller, Lil Nee proved why he’s one of the best in the league, delivering the final blow and sending the Blue Ballers to the Finals.
While Lil Nee came out on top, this series was a star-making moment for Whittyquipo.
Averaging 4.33 PPG, 4 BPG, and 2.66 SPG, Whitty proved he’s a force to be reckoned with.
His Game 2 performance, where he capitalized on Lil Nee’s technical, was one of the most clutch performances in league history.
With his season over, Whitty wasted no time planning for the future—officially teaming up with Coldblizzard for next season in what could be the most dangerous duo in NBLL history.
Now, the Finals are set. Lil Nee will take on Coldblizzard and Cake in a best-of-three series for the championship. The Micro Dicks enter with a dominant 5-1 record, while the Blue Ballers will have to overcome their underdog 4-5 status to win it all.
Can Lil Nee continue his historic run and cement himself as the greatest? Or will Coldblizzard and Cake shut him down and prove that teamwork prevails over individual greatness?
All questions will be answered in the NBLL Finals.