OU Crushes Dreams.... Of Dream Team...

Reading, MA – Reading ain’t Detroit… Origins Unknown ain’t Michigan State… But, the teams do have a trip to their respective “Finals” to look forward to.

Origins Unknown dominated an outsized (and outworked) Dream Team Thursday night to earn their way to the YMCA Winter League Finals. The game showcased OU’s strength down low, and also proved that they could win when some players didn’t have their “A” game (i.e. Cap’n Mike).

OU’s height advantage forced the Dream Team into some unfavorable match-ups, and allowed Nick Destroyer-Swain the chance to churn his way to an easy double-double, as he consistently punished his defenders on the block. One sequence saw the Destroyer rebound his own shot at least 4 times before powering it back in over a couple defenders.

OU jumped out to a quick double digit lead within the first few minutes, but saw the Dream Team keep the game close. OU’s defense was also in good form, as the Dream Team’s guard never quite got off the way he wanted to. He was able to make some circus drives here and there, but wasn’t able to get good looks constantly through an excellent rotation of defenders including Danger Dan Fisher, James “Stretch” Hogan IV, and Cap’n Mike. Under the glass Jay “Air Accountant” Wandtke patrolled the lane like Dikembe Mutumbo, keeping his counterpart in check and deterring any others from attacking the rim.

As the Cap’n mis-fired shot after shot, OU kept pressure on the DREAM TEAM on both ends of the court, and a last second turnaround jumper in the lane by Wandtke pushed them to a six-point lead at the half. The second half was all OU, however, and the lead moved to double digits when OU put together a nice 8 point run through excellent patience, cutting and passing. OU braced for a final run by their younger opponent, but the run never came and with four minutes left, it was clear the game was over. Things got a little chippy towards the end of the game, as OU built the lead to 20 and the DREAM TEAM felt like yapping a bit, but it was all good at that point.

OU will meet the Muskets in the league finals for what feels like the 10th time in the past five years. The game will feature some great match-ups and battles, both down low and on the perimeter.