Sensational Showdown on Day 2: IECEP KSA-ERC Internal Basketball Tournament Explodes with Upsets, and Clutch Performances

May 9, 2025 | DSCO Compound, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

The court blazed in red and green as the most anticipated 3x3 clash of the day ignited a storm of emotion and intensity. The Green team stormed ahead early, dominating the scoreboard with confident plays and seamless teamwork. But just when it seemed the game was going one way, the Red squad flipped the script. With fiery determination, the Red team launched a stunning counterattack — scoring in rapid succession to snatch a narrow lead. The momentum swung like a pendulum, but when the pressure was at its peak, one name roared louder than the rest: Engr. Magtubo. Crowned as Best Player of the Game, Magtubo refused to let his green team falter. With grit in his eyes and a fierce drive in his play, he lifted the Green team to a thrilling one-point victory, echoing the Red team déjà vu of their first heart-stopping game against the Blue team — which ended in an identical 1-point margin lost.

But the day wasn’t done. The second showdown saw the Blue and Yellow teams battle it out with unmatched passion. This was no friendly game — it was a slugfest of skill and willpower. The scoreboard couldn’t sit still as both teams traded buckets, including a flurry of three-pointers. And then, came Bince. As cool as the other side of the pillow and lethal from downtown, Bince’s three-point mastery spelled doom for the Blue squad. With nerves of steel, he carried his team with his dagger from deep — securing a three-point win and claiming the spotlight as the game’s MVP. Now, with two explosive days behind us, the standings are beginning to take shape. Yellow stands tall, while Red fights to escape the bottom with no wins yet.

The semi-final picture is forming, but questions remain: Will Red rise from the ashes? Will Blue bounce back? Who will book their place in the semis, and who will go home with the "Least Award"? Stay tuned. The fire is only getting started.