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"Dalat destroys TLC by 52" by Braydon Lee

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On Tuesday, November 18, Dalat easily defeated TLC 84 -32 thanks to their unwavering defense, frequent steals, and excellent performances from JD Guffy (12), Sam Yeoh (11), and Aaron Morrison (12) that set the tone for their entire game. Dalat put on one of their most dominant performances of the year, defeating TLC 84 - 32 thanks to aggressive defense, quick scoring, and a standout 25 point effort from JD. 

Dalat set the tone from the first few minutes. Before TLC could even organize their offense, their pressure defense suffocated their players, forcing turnovers. I saw the same pattern while I was sitting courtside: steal, sprint, score. Dalat finished with eighteen steals, and each takeaway felt like a blow to TLC’s self-esteem. 

A TLC player collapsed with a torn ACL after a drive, clutching his knee, and the game took a serious turn later on. The gym fell silent. 

“It was a stern reminder that anything can happen when you’re playing,” JD said after the game. Instead of losing focus, the team sharpened it. With 25 points, JD was unstoppable offensively, cutting through opponents and making difficult shots. 

He wasn’t the only one shining though, with 15 points, Sam made a significant contribution. He made plays that energized the bench and made shots when Dalat needed momentum. He confidently attacked the rim and made crucial baskets to keep TLC completely out of reach. Aaron had a strong performance as well, scoring 12 points while playing a variety of roles, including physical defense, hustle plays, and rebounds. Even when he wasn’t scoring, you could still feel him on the court, and when he did make shots, they were crucial. In several possessions where Dalat simply outworked TLC, his energy set the tone.

 JD summed it up perfectly when I asked him what he thought: “We played great defense, a ton of steals.” And that’s precisely what happened when you watched it live. With Silas Latham (11) battling for points, Sam and Aaron completing plays and getting rebounds, and JD leading the offense, they were everywhere. The lead was already enormous by the half. Dalat, however, did not relax, they continued to push, defend, and play with the same intensity that gave them the early advantage. The 84 - 32 win felt more than just a win when they buzzer finally went off. It was a statement. With each game, Dalat appears more powerful, confident, and locked in. 

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