A Night of Missed Opportunities
The final of the TBT Winner‑Take‑All Championship unfolded at the Historic Memorial Coliseum, drawing a lively home crowd eager to see La Familia battle Davis Steel for a $2 million prize.
La Familia entered the game with high hopes but struggled to find rhythm, shooting below 50 % from the field and missing a series of free‑throw attempts that proved costly.
Davis Steel, by contrast, was nearly flawless at the line, converting 15 of 16 free throws, and dominated the boards, outrebounding La Familia 48‑37, including 20 offensive rebounds.
The contest swung in the Elam Ending, where La Familia trimmed a 61‑47 deficit to 65‑59, only for Davis Steel to seal the victory, leaving the final score at 67‑59.
Archie Goodwin led the losing side with 19 points, though he shot just 5‑16 from the field, while Willie Cauley‑Stein was the sole starter to shoot above 50 %, finishing with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Terry Taylor was the top scorer for Davis Steel with 24 points, and his presence on the offensive glass helped cement the win, while Dylan Ballard contributed off the bench.