A day after Lakers Gaming completed a perfect 4-0 run through group play for the NBA 2K League’s 3v3 Switch Open, Heat Check Gaming matched the feat with a sweep of Magic Gaming on Saturday.
After a close 22-20 win in the first game, Heat Check had little trouble in the final two games, winning 22-11 and 21-14.
Ky “HoodieKy” Johnson led the way at point guard, scoring 38 points and handing out nine assists in the three games. Joshua “unguardable” Hunter led the Magic with 28 points in the three games.
The Magic fell to 2-2 in the Switch Open (though they remain tied for second in the overall league standings thanks to their runner-up finish in the Slam Open last week.
Group play concludes Monday when Warriors Gaming Squad meets Kings Guard Gaming. Bracket play begins Thursday.
The Switch Open is the second of three 3v3 tournaments in the NBA 2K League season. Lakers Gaming won the Slam Open, and the Steal Open will follow next month. The 3v3 playoffs are set for April 24-27 in Washington, with cumulative results in the three tournaments determining the playoff field and seeding.
NBA 2K League 3v3 Switch Open group-play standings:
T1. Lakers Gaming, 4-0
T1. Heat Check Gaming, 4-0
T3. Celtics Crossover Gaming, 3-1
T3. Gen.G Tigers, 3-1
T3. Grizz Gaming, 3-1
T3. Jazz Gaming, 3-1
T3. Knicks Gaming, 3-1
T3. NBL Oz Gaming, 3-1
T9. Magic Gaming, 2-2
T9. Hawks Talon GC, 2-2
T9. DUX Infinitos, 2-2
T9. Mavs Gaming, 2-2
T9. Pacers Gaming, 2-2
T9. Pistons GT, 2-2
T9. Raptors Uprising GC, 2-2
T16. Kings Guard Gaming, 1-2
T16. Warriors Gaming Squad, 1-2
T18. Blazer5 Gaming, 1-3
T18. Bucks Gaming, 1-3
T18. Cavs Legion Gaming, 1-3
T18. NetsGC, 1-3
T18. 76ers GC, 1-3
T18. T-Wolves Gaming, 1-3
T18. Wizards District Gaming, 1-3
25. Hornets Venom GT, 0-4
–Field Level Media