The Long Island Nets came into Safurday’s game knowing that it was truly do-or-die for their playoff hopes
The Nets affiliate faced off with the Motor City Cruise who sat just in front of Long Island in G League standings. A loss and Long Island would be mathematically eliminated, but in a game that wound up being an overtime thriller, Long Island picked up a big win, 152-145.
The Nets were propelled by Drew Timme who put together the greatest game in his pro basketball career, scoring 50 points.
It was apparent from early on that Timme, the 6’10” 24-year-old, would need to be the guy if Long Island wanted to walk out of Detroit with the win and stay alive in the playoff hunt.