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Unrivaled basketball action resumes Monday with the highly anticipated Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC matchup, which will tip off the day's schedule. This will be both teams' second game in the tournament.
Here’s a preview of the Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC game, set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC Preview and Prediction
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC preview
Vinyl BC had a strong debut in the Unrivaled league, securing a 79-73 win over Rose BC on opening day. The team shot 46.0% from the field, led by Rhyne Howard’s explosive 33-point performance on 10-for-19 shooting, including 6-for-12 from beyond the arc.
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Dearica Hamby also impressed with 17 points and 13 rebounds in just 13 minutes, while Arike Ogunbowale contributed 10 points.
Even the bench stepped up, with Rae Burrell adding seven points, and both Aliyah Boston and Jordin Canada contributing six points each.
In contrast, Phantom BC had a rough start to the tournament, being overwhelmed by Laces BC in their first game. The Sabrina Ionescu-led squad suffered a 86-48 defeat, marking the largest margin of victory in the league so far.
They struggled offensively, shooting just 32.7% overall, including 9-for-25 from three-point range. Ionescu led her team with 18 points on 17 shots, while Satou Sabally and Natasha Cloud chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Brittney Griner played a team-high 33 minutes but was limited to only seven points and six rebounds.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC predicted starting lineups
Vinyl BC is expected to start with Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard and Dearica Hamby.
Phantom BC is predicted to go with Satou Sabally, Sabrina Ionescu and Brittney Griner.
Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.
Vinyl BC vs Phantom BC prediction
Vinyl BC demonstrated in their first game that they can generate dynamic offense from both their 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 game, having difficulty adapting to the 3-on-3 format, which led to their heavy defeat. We predict Vinyl BC to secure their second consecutive win, sending Phantom BC to their second straight loss.
Fans can catch the game at 8:30 p.m. on TNT. International viewers can watch it on Unrivaled’s YouTube channel.
