Max's All Stars struggle in OT loss at 92Y

Shorthanded again, Max's All Stars lost to Team #2 - Eric Faltraco by a final score of 65-61 in overtime. A slow start hurt Max's All Stars in the first half, but the boys battled back from a 12-point deficit to force OT. Horrendous officiating definitely contributed to the loss as the referees missed a number of fouls underneath the basket while making a couple of questionable calls on the other end. They also overlooked at least two 3-pointers (counting them as twos) among other miscues. However, the refs were only part of the problem as the range and quickness of Team #2's all guard lineup caused headaches for the bigger Max's All Stars squad. Branden Gibson, Corey Orgias, Marvin Billups Jr, Noah Levine, Patrick James and Ronnie Worthen Jr fought hard in the losing effort. It was an exciting game and hopefully, it will serve as a valuable learning experience for Max's All Stars going forward.