Unparalleled basketball action resumes Monday with the highly anticipated Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC game, which will set the day’s schedule. This will be the second match for both teams in the tournament.
Here’s a preview of the Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC game, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC Preview and Prediction
Preview of Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC
Vinyl BC got off to a strong start in the Unrivaled league, earning a 79-73 win over Rose BC on opening day. The team shot 46.0% from the field, led by Rhyne Howard’s explosive performance of 33 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including 6-of-12 from beyond the arc.
Dearica Hamby also impressed with 17 points and 13 rebounds in just 13 minutes, while Arike Ogunbowale chipped in with 10 points.
Even the bench stepped up, with Rae Burrell adding seven points, and Aliyah Boston and Jordin Canada contributing six points each.
On the other hand, Phantom BC had a difficult start to the tournament, being overtaken by Laces BC in their first match. The team led by Sabrina Ionescu suffered an 86-48 defeat, marking the largest margin of victory in the league so far.
They struggled offensively, shooting just 32.7 percent overall, including 9 of 25 from three-point range. Ionescu led her team with 18 points on 17 shots, while Satou Sabally and Natasha Cloud scored 11 and 10 points, respectively. Brittney Griner played a team-high 33 minutes but was held to just seven points and six rebounds.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC predicts starting lineups
Vinyl BC is set to start with Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby.
Phantom BC is set to accompany Satou Sabally, Sabrina Ionescu and Brittney Griner.
Editor’s note: These are the planned lineups and could change depending on player availability.
Prediction Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC
Vinyl BC demonstrated in their first game that they can generate dynamic offense in both the backcourt and frontcourt, with players like Howard and Ogunbowale leading the way. Their frontcourt is particularly impressive.
Meanwhile, Phantom BC struggled defensively in their opening match, struggling to adapt to the 3v3 format, leading to their heavy defeat. We predict that Vinyl BC will pick up their second straight win, sending Phantom BC to their second straight loss.
Fans can watch the match at 8:30 p.m. on TNT. International viewers can watch it on Unrivaled’s YouTube channel.
Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
