New Jersey (Central): Istanbul (D2)

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Week 2 1-1 11
Week 1 1-0 4

You could tell this matchup meant something extra for some of these guys facing former teammates. And with a full roster available, Istanbul wasted no time figuring out roles and building chemistry. Captain Usama Ahmed was absolutely unconscious from deep, knocking down 7 threes for 25 points. Meanwhile, Ahmed Kasana controlled the paint with 13 points and 15 rebounds, impacting both ends all game long. Despite trailing at halftime against a four-man squad, Istanbul locked in during the second half and pulled away for the win.