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BLAZER5 GAMING TIPS OFF 2024 SEASON WITH TWO WINS IN THE SLAM OPEN

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Blazer5 Gaming tipped off the 2024 NBA 2K season in the SLAM OPEN by facing off against Warriors Gaming Squad, Lakers Gaming, Jazz Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming in 3v3 style matchups from February 28 to March 1. After four days of competition, the Blazer5 trio of Claude “Claude” Knight, Austin “KayAus” Catarino and Robert “May” May brought home the first two wins of the season with 3-0 victories against Jazz Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming.

“After our success last season entering as the 13 seed in the 3v3 STEAL OPEN and bringing home the third league championship for the franchise, the team is ready to return this season and build on that success,” said Mikias Yohannes, Blazer5 General Manager. “While we have fresh faces this season, we look forward to building a cohesive team ready to compete on the court.”

This season, returning 2023 Blazer5 players Claude “Claude” Knight and Austin “KayAus” Catarino are joined by Wahid “Faiz” Faiz, Robert “May” May and Patrick-John “YouBots” Fadel, selected in the 2024 NBA 2K Draft at 8, 16 and 30.

Initially, Blazer5 came into the 2024 Draft with three selections – 8, 30 and 34 – prior to trading the 34th pick and 2025 first round pick (acquired from Pistons GT) to Magic Gaming in exchange for the Magic’s 2024 16th pick.

Selected at number 8 was shooting guard Wahid "Faiz" Faiz from Ontario, Canada. The 2024 season will be Faiz’s fourth season, having previously played for Brooklyn NetsGC and Cleveland Cavs Legion Gaming after originally being selected in the second round of the 2021 draft with the 33rd pick.

After Blazer5’s on-the-clock trade, they drafted center Robert "May" May with the 16th pick. May originally hails from Massachusetts and is entering his sixth season in the league. With their 30th and final pick, Blazer5 selected shooting guard Patrick-John "YouBots" Fadel from Watertown, New York.

Blazer5 will continue 3v3 style matchups in THE SWITCH on March 21. Additional information on Blazer5 can be found at blazer5gaming.nba.com and more information about the NBA 2K League can be found at 2kleague.nba.com.

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BLAZER5 GAMING TIPS OFF 2024 SEASON WITH TWO WINS IN THE SLAM OPEN

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Blazer5 Gaming tipped off the 2024 NBA 2K season in the SLAM OPEN by facing off against Warriors Gaming Squad, Lakers Gaming, Jazz Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming in 3v3 style matchups from February 28 to March 1. After four days of competition, the Blazer5 trio of Claude “Claude” Knight, Austin “KayAus” Catarino and Robert “May” May brought home the first two wins of the season with 3-0 victories against Jazz Gaming and Kings Guard Gaming.

“After our success last season entering as the 13 seed in the 3v3 STEAL OPEN and bringing home the third league championship for the franchise, the team is ready to return this season and build on that success,” said Mikias Yohannes, Blazer5 General Manager. “While we have fresh faces this season, we look forward to building a cohesive team ready to compete on the court.”

This season, returning 2023 Blazer5 players Claude “Claude” Knight and Austin “KayAus” Catarino are joined by Wahid “Faiz” Faiz, Robert “May” May and Patrick-John “YouBots” Fadel, selected in the 2024 NBA 2K Draft at 8, 16 and 30.

Initially, Blazer5 came into the 2024 Draft with three selections – 8, 30 and 34 – prior to trading the 34th pick and 2025 first round pick (acquired from Pistons GT) to Magic Gaming in exchange for the Magic’s 2024 16th pick.

Selected at number 8 was shooting guard Wahid “Faiz” Faiz from Ontario, Canada. The 2024 season will be Faiz’s fourth season, having previously played for Brooklyn NetsGC and Cleveland Cavs Legion Gaming after originally being selected in the second round of the 2021 draft with the 33rd pick.

After Blazer5’s on-the-clock trade, they drafted center Robert “May” May with the 16th pick. May originally hails from Massachusetts and is entering his sixth season in the league. With their 30th and final pick, Blazer5 selected shooting guard Patrick-John “YouBots” Fadel from Watertown, New York.

Blazer5 will continue 3v3 style matchups in THE SWITCH on March 21. Additional information on Blazer5 can be found at blazer5gaming.nba.com and more information about the NBA 2K League can be found at 2kleague.nba.com.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Geoff Lopez

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Leader of the Month – Geoff Lopez
Geoff Lopez, 37 has been designated as this month's Leader of the Month. Geoff is a leader in his community for his work as a public servant and with non-profits like the local history museum and local college. He is a husband, a father, an NBA fan, musician, podcaster, gamer and historian. His favorite game is Breath of the Wild and believes that gaming can help you solve problems in real life through learning team work and communication skills. His all-time favorite NBA leaders are Steve Nash, Brandon Roy and Damian Lillard as they have all stoked the fires of passion for his love of basketball.
What’s the funniest or most surprising reaction you’ve ever had to a victory or loss in a game?
Running and jumping around celebrating my first Warzone win.
Can you share a time when gaming helped you solve a problem in real life?
Team work and communication skills.
What is your favorite video game?
Breath of the Wild.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Geoff Lopez

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Leader of the Month – Geoff Lopez

Geoff Lopez, 37 has been designated as this month’s Leader of the Month. Geoff is a leader in his community for his work as a public servant and with non-profits like the local history museum and local college. He is a husband, a father, an NBA fan, musician, podcaster, gamer and historian. His favorite game is Breath of the Wild and believes that gaming can help you solve problems in real life through learning team work and communication skills. His all-time favorite NBA leaders are Steve Nash, Brandon Roy and Damian Lillard as they have all stoked the fires of passion for his love of basketball.

What’s the funniest or most surprising reaction you’ve ever had to a victory or loss in a game?

Running and jumping around celebrating my first Warzone win.

Can you share a time when gaming helped you solve a problem in real life?

Team work and communication skills.

What is your favorite video game?

Breath of the Wild.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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BLAZER 5 GAMING ACQUIRES DRAFT ASSETS IN TRADE WITH PISTONS GT

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PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct 3, 2023) – Blazer5 Gaming acquired the 2024 eighth overall pick and a 2025 DET first-round pick from Pistons GT in exchange for Jomar "Jomar" Varela-Escapa and a 2025 POR second-round pick, it was announced by Blazer5 Gaming and the NBA 2K League today.

Jomar is a six-year NBA 2K veteran, having played for Blazer5 for two of his six seasons. He was initially drafted to Blazer5 in 2017, before returning to the team via trade with Pacers Gaming prior to the start of the 2023 season. In the 2023 season, Jomar scored 10.8 points each game and averaged a 70.2% FG in the 5v5 tournament and 72.6% FG overall. He was named 2023 MVP in THE SLAM Tournament with 19 points, 83% FG and 100% 3P in the final game against Utah Jazz Gaming.

With these new draft assets, in 2024 Blazer5 will now have the eighth, 30th and 34th overall picks, while in 2025, Blazer5 will have the POR first round, DET first round and POR third round picks.

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BLAZER 5 GAMING ACQUIRES DRAFT ASSETS IN TRADE WITH PISTONS GT

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PORTLAND, Ore. (Oct 3, 2023) – Blazer5 Gaming acquired the 2024 eighth overall pick and a 2025 DET first-round pick from Pistons GT in exchange for Jomar “Jomar” Varela-Escapa and a 2025 POR second-round pick, it was announced by Blazer5 Gaming and the NBA 2K League today.

Jomar is a six-year NBA 2K veteran, having played for Blazer5 for two of his six seasons. He was initially drafted to Blazer5 in 2017, before returning to the team via trade with Pacers Gaming prior to the start of the 2023 season. In the 2023 season, Jomar scored 10.8 points each game and averaged a 70.2% FG in the 5v5 tournament and 72.6% FG overall. He was named 2023 MVP in THE SLAM Tournament with 19 points, 83% FG and 100% 3P in the final game against Utah Jazz Gaming.

With these new draft assets, in 2024 Blazer5 will now have the eighth, 30th and 34th overall picks, while in 2025, Blazer5 will have the POR first round, DET first round and POR third round picks.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Andrew Michael Poe

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Leader of the Month – Andrew Michael Poe
Andrew, 24, has been in the ORNG for about 4 years. He joined when he was 19 and had a lack of purpose and motivation. He knew he needed to do something so he sought out the military and the ORNG seemed like it provided what he wanted. If he put the time in he could obtain the skills, purpose, opportunities and time to figure out who he really was. He got all that he wanted. For anyone thinking about joining the Oregon Army National Guard, he wants them to know that the National Guard can provide the opportunities for school, housing, jobs friendship and a lot more. Things don’t come easy in life, but if you put in the hard work the National Guard will reward. He has personally been able to help the fight against Covid-19. He’s on standby, ready to help against Wildfires and keeps himself mentally and physically fit to provide medical support to his fellow soldiers and civilian patients.
What skill do you think the Oregon Army National Guard taught you that you will take into life?
The ORNG has taught me many things it hard to sum up. Over the years I’ve learned to have better integrity, don’t lie and own up to your actions.
What is something you’d like people to know about the Oregon Amy National Guard?
People should know the ORNG provides, skills, opportunities, experiences and what not, but the best part about the entire thing is the people you’ll meet along the way. They make it all worth it.
What is your favorite video game?
My favorite video game has got to be FarCry3.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Andrew Michael Poe

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Leader of the Month – Andrew Michael Poe

Andrew, 24, has been in the ORNG for about 4 years. He joined when he was 19 and had a lack of purpose and motivation. He knew he needed to do something so he sought out the military and the ORNG seemed like it provided what he wanted. If he put the time in he could obtain the skills, purpose, opportunities and time to figure out who he really was. He got all that he wanted.

For anyone thinking about joining the Oregon Army National Guard, he wants them to know that the National Guard can provide the opportunities for school, housing, jobs friendship and a lot more. Things don’t come easy in life, but if you put in the hard work the National Guard will reward.

He has personally been able to help the fight against Covid-19. He’s on standby, ready to help against Wildfires and keeps himself mentally and physically fit to provide medical support to his fellow soldiers and civilian patients.

What skill do you think the Oregon Army National Guard taught you that you will take into life?

The ORNG has taught me many things it hard to sum up. Over the years I’ve learned to have better integrity, don’t lie and own up to your actions.

What is something you’d like people to know about the Oregon Amy National Guard?

People should know the ORNG provides, skills, opportunities, experiences and what not, but the best part about the entire thing is the people you’ll meet along the way. They make it all worth it.

What is your favorite video game?

My favorite video game has got to be FarCry3.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Jake Jochim

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Leader of the Month – Jake Jochim
Jake is a leader in his community, educating the Greater Vancouver and Portland area in civics and history. He is dedicated to being a life-long learner, educating himself about the world, past and present, and himself. His favorite video game is Mass Effect trilogy, as this game changed how he viewed systemic issues that affect inequality in a society.
Who is your all-time favorite NBA leader and why?
Damian Lillard because of his loyalty and leadership through both words and actions.
What is your best gaming pro-tip?
Don’t let the trolls change how you play. They are trolling for a reason.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Jake Jochim

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Leader of the Month – Jake Jochim

Jake is a leader in his community, educating the Greater Vancouver and Portland area in civics and history. He is dedicated to being a life-long learner, educating himself about the world, past and present, and himself. His favorite video game is Mass Effect trilogy, as this game changed how he viewed systemic issues that affect inequality in a society.

Who is your all-time favorite NBA leader and why?

Damian Lillard because of his loyalty and leadership through both words and actions.

What is your best gaming pro-tip?

Don’t let the trolls change how you play. They are trolling for a reason.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser

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Leader of the Month – Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser
Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser joined the Oregon Army National Gard in 2008 in order to connect to the community and continue to serve. Aiden initially transferred from Active Duty Marine Corps to deploy with the Guard and has been in ever since. A friend told them that the Guard would be an amazing way to keep serving and do something for the State at the same time.

Aiden enlisted as an 88M (Motor Vehicle operator) and later served as a logistician, team leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant, gunner, recovery mechanic, armorer, marksmanship coach, base operations NCO, and range control NCO, over 20 years combined as an Active Duty Marine and National Guardsman. Although the military has primarily encompassed Aiden’s life, they’re also a certified Wildland Firefighter and are working towards becoming a certified therapist as well as EMT. Aiden is an avid hiker and lover of all animals big and small. You can most likely find them outdoors, tinkering with their '66 Mustang, exploring a bookstore or whiskey distillery. If not in those places, Aiden can likely be found teaching or mentoring Soldiers as they believe knowledge is something to always pass on.
What skill do you think the Oregon Army National Guard taught you that you will take into life?
The Oregon Army National Guard has definitely taught me patience and resilience. Not everything will go as planned or expected. With patience and resilience, I'm able to be more flexible and a better communicator.
What is something you’d like people to know about the Oregon Army National Guard?
I'd like people to know that it is an amazing opportunity be it for a short term or long term. You'll gain so much more perspective with the different people you meet as well as the work you do. You truly do connect with people and build lasting relationships as well as gaining new skills and confidence.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining the Oregon Army National Guard?
Weigh all your options and determine if it is the right path for you. There are many benefits such as education but be willing to make sacrifices and find a balance.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser

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Leader of the Month – Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser

Aiden Alexandria Phillipa Fraser joined the Oregon Army National Gard in 2008 in order to connect to the community and continue to serve. Aiden initially transferred from Active Duty Marine Corps to deploy with the Guard and has been in ever since. A friend told them that the Guard would be an amazing way to keep serving and do something for the State at the same time.

Aiden enlisted as an 88M (Motor Vehicle operator) and later served as a logistician, team leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant, gunner, recovery mechanic, armorer, marksmanship coach, base operations NCO, and range control NCO, over 20 years combined as an Active Duty Marine and National Guardsman. Although the military has primarily encompassed Aiden’s life, they’re also a certified Wildland Firefighter and are working towards becoming a certified therapist as well as EMT. Aiden is an avid hiker and lover of all animals big and small. You can most likely find them outdoors, tinkering with their ’66 Mustang, exploring a bookstore or whiskey distillery. If not in those places, Aiden can likely be found teaching or mentoring Soldiers as they believe knowledge is something to always pass on.

What skill do you think the Oregon Army National Guard taught you that you will take into life?

The Oregon Army National Guard has definitely taught me patience and resilience. Not everything will go as planned or expected. With patience and resilience, I’m able to be more flexible and a better communicator.

What is something you’d like people to know about the Oregon Army National Guard?

I’d like people to know that it is an amazing opportunity be it for a short term or long term. You’ll gain so much more perspective with the different people you meet as well as the work you do. You truly do connect with people and build lasting relationships as well as gaining new skills and confidence.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about joining the Oregon Army National Guard?

Weigh all your options and determine if it is the right path for you. There are many benefits such as education but be willing to make sacrifices and find a balance.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT THE SEASON IN THE NBA 2K LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

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Blazer5 Gaming clinched a 2K League Playoff in THE TURN tournament, placing fourth for the NBA 2K League Playoffs by Google Pixel. Harby and Claude made their debut in the NBA 2K League Playoffs against Pistons GT for the final series of the season.

Blazer5 Gaming faced off against Pistons GT in round one of the NBA 2K League Playoffs Wednesday, August 2. Pistons GT started strong grabbing the 19-13 lead over Blazer5 in Q1.

Blazer5 trailed by 10 after Q2 with a 21-17 quarter in favor of Pistons GT. Blazer5 had a stronger Q3 bringing the score total closer in Q3 with an 18-16 score in favor of Pistons GT. In the final frame, Blazer5 was still down 12 headed into Q4. Blazer5 made a solid effort in Q4, boasting 29 points to Pistons GT 24. The comeback attempt was not enough to overcome the deficit, and Blazer5 lost game one 82-75.Harby was the leading scorer of the game with 20 points and 6 assists.

In game two, Blazer5 fell behind in Q1 19 -14 to Pistons GT. Similar to game one, Pistons GT went on to win Q2 (23-18) and Q3 (26-13). This built a massive lead for Pistons GT and one for Blazer5 to overcome. Blazer5 again made a solid effort to make a comeback in Q4 winning the quarter 26-23. The effort, unfortunately, was not enough as Blazer5 lost the game and series to Pistons GT.

Harby and Claude led Blazer5 in scoring performances to conclude game two, Claude with 26 points and 5 assists and Harby with 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals in the final game of the season.

Blazer5 finished the season strong with great success. Predicted to be the worst performing in the league, Blazer5’s accomplishments this season from winning The STEAL tournament to placing fourth in the playoffs, have earned them recognition from the league moving forward to Season 7.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT THE SEASON IN THE NBA 2K LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

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Blazer5 Gaming clinched a 2K League Playoff in THE TURN tournament, placing fourth for the NBA 2K League Playoffs by Google Pixel. Harby and Claude made their debut in the NBA 2K League Playoffs against Pistons GT for the final series of the season.

Blazer5 Gaming faced off against Pistons GT in round one of the NBA 2K League Playoffs Wednesday, August 2. Pistons GT started strong grabbing the 19-13 lead over Blazer5 in Q1.

Blazer5 trailed by 10 after Q2 with a 21-17 quarter in favor of Pistons GT. Blazer5 had a stronger Q3 bringing the score total closer in Q3 with an 18-16 score in favor of Pistons GT. In the final frame, Blazer5 was still down 12 headed into Q4. Blazer5 made a solid effort in Q4, boasting 29 points to Pistons GT 24. The comeback attempt was not enough to overcome the deficit, and Blazer5 lost game one 82-75.Harby was the leading scorer of the game with 20 points and 6 assists.

In game two, Blazer5 fell behind in Q1 19 -14 to Pistons GT. Similar to game one, Pistons GT went on to win Q2 (23-18) and Q3 (26-13). This built a massive lead for Pistons GT and one for Blazer5 to overcome. Blazer5 again made a solid effort to make a comeback in Q4 winning the quarter 26-23. The effort, unfortunately, was not enough as Blazer5 lost the game and series to Pistons GT.

Harby and Claude led Blazer5 in scoring performances to conclude game two, Claude with 26 points and 5 assists and Harby with 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals in the final game of the season.

Blazer5 finished the season strong with great success. Predicted to be the worst performing in the league, Blazer5’s accomplishments this season from winning The STEAL tournament to placing fourth in the playoffs, have earned them recognition from the league moving forward to Season 7.

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2023 Blazer5 Ultimate Gaming Sweepstakes

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Blazer5 Gaming is giving away a new PlayStation5 and accessories to help you level up your game. Enter by October 10, 2023, for your chance to win!
If selected, you'll win all of the items below:

PlayStation 5

Blazer5 Gaming Apparel

Mouse, Keyboard, Mousepad

ENTER NOW
* No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ and an Oregon or SW WA resident to enter. See official rules for details.

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2023 Blazer5 Ultimate Gaming Sweepstakes

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Blazer5 Gaming is giving away a new PlayStation5 and accessories to help you level up your game. Enter by October 10, 2023, for your chance to win!

If selected, you’ll win all of the items below:

PlayStation 5

Blazer5 Gaming Apparel

Mouse, Keyboard, Mousepad

ENTER NOW

* No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ and an Oregon or SW WA resident to enter. See official rules for details.

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BLAZER5 GAMING FINISHES SECOND PLACE IN THE TURN TOURNAMENT CLINCHING NBA 2K LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

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Blazer5 Gaming faced off against NBL Oz Gaming in round two of THE TURN bracket play in Washington, D.C.  Blazer5 came off a successful series against Raptors Uprising GC sweeping them 2-0 and advancing to round two. Blazer5 looked to replicate their success heading into round two. Round one was monumental for some players as Harby and Claude experienced their first stage play, and both earned Top Performer of The Night for their round one success.

In game one against NBL Oz, both teams started with a low-scoring Q1 14-12 in favor of Blazer5.  Q2, Blazer5 managed the game well, and Claude knocked down some tough shots to keep Blazer5 ahead, winning Q2 21-18 going into the half with a 35-30 lead. Q3 featured another close quarter, with both teams trying to find the difference in a competitive contest. In the final quarter, Blazer5 found their rhythm as they strategized a defensive effort that severely crippled the NBL Oz offense. Claude found his stride in Q3, which helped lead his team to victory in Q4, and ultimately closed out game one with a win.

Claude had a great game one, finishing with 32 points and 10 assists. KayAus also had a solid performance, notching in a double-double performance with 13 points and 10 assists.

In game two, Blazer5 started on a high note; Harby came out swinging in Q1, dropping 15 points in the quarter, propelling Blazer5 to a 25-12 lead to begin the game. NBL Oz was in desperate need of making adjustments after Q1 in order to match Blazer5’s fierce gameplay. At halftime, the score was 34-31 as NBL Oz kept the pressure on and ended Q3 22-16. NBL Oz went into Q4 with a 3-point lead. However, Blazer5 closed out Q4 strong and secured the sweep advancing to round three to play Pacers Gaming. Harby was the hero of the match, dropping 33 points in game two, shooting 5/6 from three.

Round three, Blazer5 faced off against Pacers Gaming. This series was personal for Lavish, facing his former squad in round three with a chance to advance to the final round in THE TURN tournament.

Game one was a close match-up as Pacers Gaming led Q1 16-13. In the high-intensity match, both teams played very competitive defense. In Q2, Pacers Gaming found the perfect offensive game plan to give themselves the advantage going into the half 36-25 with Blazer5 trailing behind. After a strong effort in crunch time, Blazer5 still wasn't able to overcome the deficit early in the game and lost to Pacers Gaming 57-56 in game one of the series.

Despite the loss, Blazer5 saw strong performances from Claude with 28 points and 10 assists, Jomar with 9 points and 8 boards, and KayAus, who had 10 points and 4 rebounds.

In game two, Blazer5 faced a win-or-go-home situation, with Pacers Gaming taking the 1-0 series lead. Blazer5 understood their position and built a large lead with better defense taking Q2 18-12. The intensity on defense and intelligent decision-making on offense was behavior that indicated they didn't plan on going home early. However, Pacers Gaming came alive in Q3 leading 15-13. Q4 was a shootout, as both teams played their best offense. Ultimately Pacers Gaming failed to match Blazer5’s scoring total in Q4 and fell to Blazer5.

Claude led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, Harby with 16 points shooting 4/5 from behind the arc, and Jomar with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block filling up the stat sheet to support a Blazer5 win.

As Blazer5’s momentum shifted, they used it to their advantage to close out with a win in game three. In Q1, Blazer5 had a rough start failing to make open shots, while Pacers Gaming capitalized on the slow start. Both teams matched each other's performances in Q3 with a score of 14-12 for the quarter in favor of Blazer5. The solid Q3 would put them down only 3 (49-46) going into the last stretch and putting them in a position to close out the game with a win. Blazer5 caught fire in Q4 and dismantled Pacers Gaming's defense, putting up 25 points in the quarter to advance to THE TURN tournament finals.

Harby dropped 24 points and 4 assists, Claude had 19 points and 7 assists, Jomar recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards, and Lavish with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists to help send his former squad home. Lavish played a vital role in his team's success against Pacers Gaming in game three to win the series. Honors went to Claude and Jomar this series, earning Top Performers of the Night.

Blazer5 advanced to the final round of THE TURN tournament, where they played Hornets Venom GT for a chance to be crowned THE TURN tournament champions and to win $150,000. The crowning of champions wasn't the only history that would be made, as Blazer5’s Claude and Hornets Venom’s Crown were the first-ever brothers to compete in a final against each other in NBA 2K League history.

Blazer5 made their third appearance in THE TURN finals and their second against Hornets Venom GT in the Finals, who eliminated Blazer5 in 2021.

Game one against Hornets Venom was a tough one. Blazer5 trailed 22-9 to start the game. The following 2 quarters were not very encouraging as Blazer5 saw the deficit grow to 56-29 heading into Q4. Hornets Venom blew out Blazer5 to start the series. Despite the disappointing start to the game, Blazer5 showed fight in Q4 searching for holes in Hornets Venom defense to see what could help them win Game 2. They would win Q4 24-21 in Game 1. Despite the strong Q4 effort, they would lose Game 1 77-47.

In game two, Blazer 5 learned from their game one mistakes, finding themselves down only 6 after Q1 (18-12). Blazer5 would take Q2 16-13 with a competitive back-and-forth quarter that found Blazer5 on top at the end. Blazer5 played smarter in this matchup, taking easy shots the defense gave them and prioritizing getting stops on the other end. Both teams mirrored each other's production with a tie in Q3 with a score of 16-16 for the quarter. In Q4 Blazer5 used a technical pause in play to their advantage and devised a plan to expose Hornet Venoms GT defense, winning Q4 22-10 and giving them much-needed confidence after a rough Game 1.

Blazer5 showed fight and resilience, finishing strong to seal the win. Claude had 27 points and 3 assists, Harby with 19 points and 5 assists, and Jomar with a solid 11 rebounds and 2 blocks anchoring the defensive end. Their performances helped keep Blazer5 finals hopes alive, tying the series 1-1.

Game three saw an intense match up with the title of champion on the line. Q1 went to Hornets Venom, who capitalized on a poor shooting start from Blazer5. In Q2, Blazer5 rebounded from their Q1 performance and scored 24 points in the quarter to go up by 2 points (35-33) into halftime. Hornets Venom responded after the strong Q2 from Blazer5 winning Q3 19-9 with solid performances from Crown and Atoine Love. Blazer5 returned to their shooting struggles failing to capitalize on wide-open looks from three. While Q4 was close, Hornets Venom came out on top in Q4 and won game three 68-57. Blazer5 lost the series 1-2 to Hornets Venom GT, who were crowned champions of THE TURN tournament.

Despite the loss, Blazer5 had solid performances from Jomar with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Claude, who had 19 points and 7 assists. Blazer5 showed their grit, toughness, and resilience throughout the tournament proving all doubters wrong and rightfully earning their respect amongst the 2K League teams. Blazer5 finished second in the tournament winning $50,000. Blazer5 also clinched a spot in the NBA 2K League Playoffs, where Claude and Harby will make their 2K League Playoff debuts.

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BLAZER5 GAMING FINISHES SECOND PLACE IN THE TURN TOURNAMENT CLINCHING NBA 2K LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

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Blazer5 Gaming faced off against NBL Oz Gaming in round two of THE TURN bracket play in Washington, D.C.  Blazer5 came off a successful series against Raptors Uprising GC sweeping them 2-0 and advancing to round two. Blazer5 looked to replicate their success heading into round two. Round one was monumental for some players as Harby and Claude experienced their first stage play, and both earned Top Performer of The Night for their round one success.

In game one against NBL Oz, both teams started with a low-scoring Q1 14-12 in favor of Blazer5.  Q2, Blazer5 managed the game well, and Claude knocked down some tough shots to keep Blazer5 ahead, winning Q2 21-18 going into the half with a 35-30 lead. Q3 featured another close quarter, with both teams trying to find the difference in a competitive contest. In the final quarter, Blazer5 found their rhythm as they strategized a defensive effort that severely crippled the NBL Oz offense. Claude found his stride in Q3, which helped lead his team to victory in Q4, and ultimately closed out game one with a win.

Claude had a great game one, finishing with 32 points and 10 assists. KayAus also had a solid performance, notching in a double-double performance with 13 points and 10 assists.

In game two, Blazer5 started on a high note; Harby came out swinging in Q1, dropping 15 points in the quarter, propelling Blazer5 to a 25-12 lead to begin the game. NBL Oz was in desperate need of making adjustments after Q1 in order to match Blazer5’s fierce gameplay. At halftime, the score was 34-31 as NBL Oz kept the pressure on and ended Q3 22-16. NBL Oz went into Q4 with a 3-point lead. However, Blazer5 closed out Q4 strong and secured the sweep advancing to round three to play Pacers Gaming. Harby was the hero of the match, dropping 33 points in game two, shooting 5/6 from three.

Round three, Blazer5 faced off against Pacers Gaming. This series was personal for Lavish, facing his former squad in round three with a chance to advance to the final round in THE TURN tournament.

Game one was a close match-up as Pacers Gaming led Q1 16-13. In the high-intensity match, both teams played very competitive defense. In Q2, Pacers Gaming found the perfect offensive game plan to give themselves the advantage going into the half 36-25 with Blazer5 trailing behind. After a strong effort in crunch time, Blazer5 still wasn’t able to overcome the deficit early in the game and lost to Pacers Gaming 57-56 in game one of the series.

Despite the loss, Blazer5 saw strong performances from Claude with 28 points and 10 assists, Jomar with 9 points and 8 boards, and KayAus, who had 10 points and 4 rebounds.

In game two, Blazer5 faced a win-or-go-home situation, with Pacers Gaming taking the 1-0 series lead. Blazer5 understood their position and built a large lead with better defense taking Q2 18-12. The intensity on defense and intelligent decision-making on offense was behavior that indicated they didn’t plan on going home early. However, Pacers Gaming came alive in Q3 leading 15-13. Q4 was a shootout, as both teams played their best offense. Ultimately Pacers Gaming failed to match Blazer5’s scoring total in Q4 and fell to Blazer5.

Claude led the way with 24 points and 7 assists, Harby with 16 points shooting 4/5 from behind the arc, and Jomar with 14 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block filling up the stat sheet to support a Blazer5 win.

As Blazer5’s momentum shifted, they used it to their advantage to close out with a win in game three. In Q1, Blazer5 had a rough start failing to make open shots, while Pacers Gaming capitalized on the slow start. Both teams matched each other’s performances in Q3 with a score of 14-12 for the quarter in favor of Blazer5. The solid Q3 would put them down only 3 (49-46) going into the last stretch and putting them in a position to close out the game with a win. Blazer5 caught fire in Q4 and dismantled Pacers Gaming’s defense, putting up 25 points in the quarter to advance to THE TURN tournament finals.

Harby dropped 24 points and 4 assists, Claude had 19 points and 7 assists, Jomar recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards, and Lavish with 12 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists to help send his former squad home. Lavish played a vital role in his team’s success against Pacers Gaming in game three to win the series. Honors went to Claude and Jomar this series, earning Top Performers of the Night.

Blazer5 advanced to the final round of THE TURN tournament, where they played Hornets Venom GT for a chance to be crowned THE TURN tournament champions and to win $150,000. The crowning of champions wasn’t the only history that would be made, as Blazer5’s Claude and Hornets Venom’s Crown were the first-ever brothers to compete in a final against each other in NBA 2K League history.

Blazer5 made their third appearance in THE TURN finals and their second against Hornets Venom GT in the Finals, who eliminated Blazer5 in 2021.

Game one against Hornets Venom was a tough one. Blazer5 trailed 22-9 to start the game. The following 2 quarters were not very encouraging as Blazer5 saw the deficit grow to 56-29 heading into Q4. Hornets Venom blew out Blazer5 to start the series. Despite the disappointing start to the game, Blazer5 showed fight in Q4 searching for holes in Hornets Venom defense to see what could help them win Game 2. They would win Q4 24-21 in Game 1. Despite the strong Q4 effort, they would lose Game 1 77-47.

In game two, Blazer 5 learned from their game one mistakes, finding themselves down only 6 after Q1 (18-12). Blazer5 would take Q2 16-13 with a competitive back-and-forth quarter that found Blazer5 on top at the end. Blazer5 played smarter in this matchup, taking easy shots the defense gave them and prioritizing getting stops on the other end. Both teams mirrored each other’s production with a tie in Q3 with a score of 16-16 for the quarter. In Q4 Blazer5 used a technical pause in play to their advantage and devised a plan to expose Hornet Venoms GT defense, winning Q4 22-10 and giving them much-needed confidence after a rough Game 1.

Blazer5 showed fight and resilience, finishing strong to seal the win. Claude had 27 points and 3 assists, Harby with 19 points and 5 assists, and Jomar with a solid 11 rebounds and 2 blocks anchoring the defensive end. Their performances helped keep Blazer5 finals hopes alive, tying the series 1-1.

Game three saw an intense match up with the title of champion on the line. Q1 went to Hornets Venom, who capitalized on a poor shooting start from Blazer5. In Q2, Blazer5 rebounded from their Q1 performance and scored 24 points in the quarter to go up by 2 points (35-33) into halftime. Hornets Venom responded after the strong Q2 from Blazer5 winning Q3 19-9 with solid performances from Crown and Atoine Love. Blazer5 returned to their shooting struggles failing to capitalize on wide-open looks from three. While Q4 was close, Hornets Venom came out on top in Q4 and won game three 68-57. Blazer5 lost the series 1-2 to Hornets Venom GT, who were crowned champions of THE TURN tournament.

Despite the loss, Blazer5 had solid performances from Jomar with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Claude, who had 19 points and 7 assists. Blazer5 showed their grit, toughness, and resilience throughout the tournament proving all doubters wrong and rightfully earning their respect amongst the 2K League teams. Blazer5 finished second in the tournament winning $50,000. Blazer5 also clinched a spot in the NBA 2K League Playoffs, where Claude and Harby will make their 2K League Playoff debuts.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Mason Quist

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Leader of the Month – Mason Quist
Mason excelled in his high school career, acting as a leader in various clubs and organizations. He was a leader of his speech and debate club and lead chair of his high school orchestra. Mason won the Directors award from his teacher for being a leader in his class. Outside of school, he loves his family and the game of basketball. His all time favorite NBA leader is Michael Jordan, because he led through his actions and people naturally followed in his footsteps.
Can you share a time when gaming helped you solve a problem in real life?
I think gaming helps a lot when dealing with stress or anxiety as you go into a different world.
If you could teach a leadership class in the Oregon Army National Guard using NBA 2K, what would be your first lesson?
A class on the history of basketball using simulations of previous decades.
What’s your best gaming pro-tip?
You have to be able to communicate to your teammates because communication is key to winning.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Mason Quist

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Leader of the Month – Mason Quist

Mason excelled in his high school career, acting as a leader in various clubs and organizations. He was a leader of his speech and debate club and lead chair of his high school orchestra. Mason won the Directors award from his teacher for being a leader in his class.

Outside of school, he loves his family and the game of basketball. His all time favorite NBA leader is Michael Jordan, because he led through his actions and people naturally followed in his footsteps.

Can you share a time when gaming helped you solve a problem in real life?

I think gaming helps a lot when dealing with stress or anxiety as you go into a different world.

If you could teach a leadership class in the Oregon Army National Guard using NBA 2K, what would be your first lesson?

A class on the history of basketball using simulations of previous decades.

What’s your best gaming pro-tip?

You have to be able to communicate to your teammates because communication is key to winning.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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BLAZER5 GAMING SWEEPS RAPTORS UPRISING GC, ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE TURN BRACKET PLAY

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Blazer5 Gaming came off a three game win streak from group play in THE TURN tournament. They faced off against Raptors Uprising GC in round 1 of bracket play on July 12. Blazer5 started the game by jumping to an early Q1 lead 20-12. Blazer5 helped create an advantage that would put them in a comfortable position that could help them take control of the game. Q2 was a shootout between both teams, with a 21-22 quarter in favor of Raptors Uprising GC. Despite the quarter, Blazer5 would lead by 7 (41-34) going into the half.

Raptors Uprising was desperate to take control of the game, applying defensive pressure and winning the Q3 by 1 (14-15). Despite their effort, Blazer5 still leads 55-49 with strong performances from the backcourt, Claude and Harby supporting the lead.

Raptors Uprising made a strong effort in crunch time, but it wasn’t enough to separate the score. They tied the scoring total in Q4 17-17. Blazer5 stayed strong and managed the game well, resulting in another win. Scoring efforts were led by the backcourt by Claude with 27 points on 8/11 shooting and Harby, who dropped 20 on 8/10 from the field and 4/5 from three. Lavish also had an excellent performance with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Blazer5 had their eyes set on Game 2 to sweep Raptors Uprising and move on to Round Two. Both teams started hot to open the game with a Q1 total of 22-21 in favor of Raptors Uprising. Claude had a great start contributing 12 points to the Q1 total. Q2, it was much of the same, with Raptors Uprising winning that frame 21-19. This was a tight nit matchup, with both teams desperate to close the match with a win. Blazer5 had an impressive Q3 that put them in a prime position to steal this game from Raptors Uprising. Harby came alive this quarter, doubling his first-half total to dropping 8 points in Q3 to help Blazer5 win the quarter 20-14, the highest point differential in any quarter this game. Blazer5 took the lead 60-57 going into Q4.

A total team effort in the final stretch was enough to close out a tough matchup and win Q4 by 1 point (19-18), sweeping Raptors Uprising and moving on to Round Two. Claude finished with 31 points and 13 assists, Harby with 23 points shooting 5/7 from three, and KayAus with a well-rounded stat line of 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals on 5/6 shooting. Blazer5 will be challenged to play NBL OZ Gaming in Round Two of bracket play.

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BLAZER5 GAMING SWEEPS RAPTORS UPRISING GC, ADVANCING TO THE NEXT ROUND OF THE TURN BRACKET PLAY

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Blazer5 Gaming came off a three game win streak from group play in THE TURN tournament. They faced off against Raptors Uprising GC in round 1 of bracket play on July 12. Blazer5 started the game by jumping to an early Q1 lead 20-12. Blazer5 helped create an advantage that would put them in a comfortable position that could help them take control of the game. Q2 was a shootout between both teams, with a 21-22 quarter in favor of Raptors Uprising GC. Despite the quarter, Blazer5 would lead by 7 (41-34) going into the half.

Raptors Uprising was desperate to take control of the game, applying defensive pressure and winning the Q3 by 1 (14-15). Despite their effort, Blazer5 still leads 55-49 with strong performances from the backcourt, Claude and Harby supporting the lead.

Raptors Uprising made a strong effort in crunch time, but it wasn’t enough to separate the score. They tied the scoring total in Q4 17-17. Blazer5 stayed strong and managed the game well, resulting in another win. Scoring efforts were led by the backcourt by Claude with 27 points on 8/11 shooting and Harby, who dropped 20 on 8/10 from the field and 4/5 from three. Lavish also had an excellent performance with 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Blazer5 had their eyes set on Game 2 to sweep Raptors Uprising and move on to Round Two. Both teams started hot to open the game with a Q1 total of 22-21 in favor of Raptors Uprising. Claude had a great start contributing 12 points to the Q1 total. Q2, it was much of the same, with Raptors Uprising winning that frame 21-19. This was a tight nit matchup, with both teams desperate to close the match with a win. Blazer5 had an impressive Q3 that put them in a prime position to steal this game from Raptors Uprising. Harby came alive this quarter, doubling his first-half total to dropping 8 points in Q3 to help Blazer5 win the quarter 20-14, the highest point differential in any quarter this game. Blazer5 took the lead 60-57 going into Q4.

A total team effort in the final stretch was enough to close out a tough matchup and win Q4 by 1 point (19-18), sweeping Raptors Uprising and moving on to Round Two. Claude finished with 31 points and 13 assists, Harby with 23 points shooting 5/7 from three, and KayAus with a well-rounded stat line of 11 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals on 5/6 shooting. Blazer5 will be challenged to play NBL OZ Gaming in Round Two of bracket play.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT THE TURN WITH IMPRESSIVE WINNING STREAK

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Blazer5 Gaming played three games from June 27 to June 30 to finish off group play in THE TURN tournament. The three-game series tipped off with a game day watch party hosted by Blazer5 for a local Boys & Girls Club. Blazer5 went on to win three straight games and ended THE TURN tournament group play on a high note. Blazer5 will look to build upon their recent success in bracket play.

 

On June 27, as Blazer5 took on Kings Guard Gaming, they also continued their efforts to expand access to esports by inviting a local Boys & Girls Club to a watch party at their Gaming Facility. There, youth received an in-depth game experience from General Manager, Mikias Yohannes, as he explained gameplay throughout the match. After witnessing an impressive Blazer5 win youth received a tour of the professional gaming facility and equipment by Blazer5 players.

 

The match against Kings Guard Gaming saw a slow start from Blazer5, who was challenged with inconsistencies both offensively and defensively, which led to a 22-9 first quarter in favor of Kings Guard. Blazer5 would dominate the rest of the match.  In quarter 2 they dismantled the flow of Kings Guard offense, winning the quarter 23-10 taking control of the game. Going into halftime tied 32-32, it was the same story. They dominated the third quarter with ease winning the quarter 30-5.  The dominant performance granted Blazer5 team takeover, which made them unstoppable.

 

Limitless threes and easy dunks were a testament to the flow the offense was in. The entire team was rolling, with everyone reaching double-digits in scoring. Claude lead the way with a tournament-high 40 points, shooting 15/20 from the field and an efficient 8/10 from beyond the arc.  Blazer5 will be sure to replicate this offensive performance in their next matchup against Lakers Gaming.

 

The winning momentum carried over into the Blazer5 Gaming matchup against Lakers Gaming on Friday, June 30, winning the contest 87-59. Blazer5 started the game strong, jumping out to a 22-16 lead in the first quarter and keeping their momentum. Blazer5  won the next three quarters, as they shot an efficient 15/23 from beyond the arc and 34/48 total from the field. Blazer5 showcased their impressive offensive stats, which is also a testament to Blazer5’s defensive effort.

 

In Blazer5’s last two matchups, they’ve shown impressive shot-making efficiency and have disrupted their opponent's offense. Claude has had an excellent tournament overall, leading the scoring effort with 33 points, while Lavish scored 16 points shooting near-perfect 7/8 from the field and 2/2 from downtown.

 

On June 30, Blazer5 faced Pacers Gaming for the final match of group play in THE TURN tournament.  The last time the two teams faced off was June 21 to begin THE TURN Tournament, which saw Blazer5 beat Pacers Gaming in a close 76-72 win. Pacers Gaming quickly challenged Blazer5 with a 14-9 lead. Blazer5 responded with a solid second-quarter performance as they scored 21 points and entered halftime with a 30-26 lead. Both teams fiercely battled going into the fourth quarter as they mirrored each other for the matchup.

 

On the Pacers Gaming backcourt were Greenlight and Chess, who combined for 46 points, putting pressure on the Blazer5 defense. Blazer5, however, responded as a team and devised a strategy that brought Blazer5 their third consecutive win. The night's hero was Lavish, who hit a buzzer-beater 2-point jumper to win the game. Blazer5 had 4 players who scored double-digit points and outrebounded and assisted Pacers Gaming which proved to be the difference maker in a nail-biting contest.

 

Claude, who had 17 points and 9 assists, Harby with 18 points with 4 made threes, and KayAus, with 14 points and 8 rebounds, all stepped up to continue the win streak. Blazer5 finished THE TURN tournament with an impressive 4-2 record winning 3 straight games. They resume action on July 12 in THE TURN bracket play, where they will look to bring the summer heat to the nation's capital. Blazer5 Gaming will match up against Raptors Uprising GC in round 1 of THE TURN bracket play.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT THE TURN WITH IMPRESSIVE WINNING STREAK

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Blazer5 Gaming played three games from June 27 to June 30 to finish off group play in THE TURN tournament. The three-game series tipped off with a game day watch party hosted by Blazer5 for a local Boys & Girls Club. Blazer5 went on to win three straight games and ended THE TURN tournament group play on a high note. Blazer5 will look to build upon their recent success in bracket play.

On June 27, as Blazer5 took on Kings Guard Gaming, they also continued their efforts to expand access to esports by inviting a local Boys & Girls Club to a watch party at their Gaming Facility. There, youth received an in-depth game experience from General Manager, Mikias Yohannes, as he explained gameplay throughout the match. After witnessing an impressive Blazer5 win youth received a tour of the professional gaming facility and equipment by Blazer5 players.

The match against Kings Guard Gaming saw a slow start from Blazer5, who was challenged with inconsistencies both offensively and defensively, which led to a 22-9 first quarter in favor of Kings Guard. Blazer5 would dominate the rest of the match.  In quarter 2 they dismantled the flow of Kings Guard offense, winning the quarter 23-10 taking control of the game. Going into halftime tied 32-32, it was the same story. They dominated the third quarter with ease winning the quarter 30-5.  The dominant performance granted Blazer5 team takeover, which made them unstoppable.

Limitless threes and easy dunks were a testament to the flow the offense was in. The entire team was rolling, with everyone reaching double-digits in scoring. Claude lead the way with a tournament-high 40 points, shooting 15/20 from the field and an efficient 8/10 from beyond the arc.  Blazer5 will be sure to replicate this offensive performance in their next matchup against Lakers Gaming.

The winning momentum carried over into the Blazer5 Gaming matchup against Lakers Gaming on Friday, June 30, winning the contest 87-59. Blazer5 started the game strong, jumping out to a 22-16 lead in the first quarter and keeping their momentum. Blazer5  won the next three quarters, as they shot an efficient 15/23 from beyond the arc and 34/48 total from the field. Blazer5 showcased their impressive offensive stats, which is also a testament to Blazer5’s defensive effort.

In Blazer5’s last two matchups, they’ve shown impressive shot-making efficiency and have disrupted their opponent’s offense. Claude has had an excellent tournament overall, leading the scoring effort with 33 points, while Lavish scored 16 points shooting near-perfect 7/8 from the field and 2/2 from downtown.

On June 30, Blazer5 faced Pacers Gaming for the final match of group play in THE TURN tournament.  The last time the two teams faced off was June 21 to begin THE TURN Tournament, which saw Blazer5 beat Pacers Gaming in a close 76-72 win. Pacers Gaming quickly challenged Blazer5 with a 14-9 lead. Blazer5 responded with a solid second-quarter performance as they scored 21 points and entered halftime with a 30-26 lead. Both teams fiercely battled going into the fourth quarter as they mirrored each other for the matchup.

On the Pacers Gaming backcourt were Greenlight and Chess, who combined for 46 points, putting pressure on the Blazer5 defense. Blazer5, however, responded as a team and devised a strategy that brought Blazer5 their third consecutive win. The night’s hero was Lavish, who hit a buzzer-beater 2-point jumper to win the game. Blazer5 had 4 players who scored double-digit points and outrebounded and assisted Pacers Gaming which proved to be the difference maker in a nail-biting contest.

Claude, who had 17 points and 9 assists, Harby with 18 points with 4 made threes, and KayAus, with 14 points and 8 rebounds, all stepped up to continue the win streak. Blazer5 finished THE TURN tournament with an impressive 4-2 record winning 3 straight games. They resume action on July 12 in THE TURN bracket play, where they will look to bring the summer heat to the nation’s capital. Blazer5 Gaming will match up against Raptors Uprising GC in round 1 of THE TURN bracket play.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Randy Lauer

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Leader of the Month – Randy Lauer
In 2015, Randy wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream of serving his country by enlisting in the Oregon Army National Guard. Unfortunately, due a previous medical condition, Randy was unable to enlist. Still feeling the need to give back in some capacity, Randy decided to serve his community by running for elected office and in 2016, was elected to the Troutdale City Council. After serving a 4-year term as councilor, Randy decided to give back even more by running for Mayor and is in his third year as the Mayor of Troutdale. Randy has dedicated his life to serving his community. Now, Randy, along with his amazing wife Chausse, owns 3-46 GRIT, a local CrossFit gym that embraces all community members. Together, they also host a litany of community events involving health and fitness activities, while encouraging anyone and everyone to lead active a more active lifestyle.
What’s the funniest or most surprising reaction you’ve ever had to a victory or loss in a game?
I'm not much of a gamer and don't play video games now but at one point in time of my life, they were very important to me. I fell into gaming while recovering from a devastating knee injury. I had lots of time on my hands just sitting around and fighting depression was a real situation every day. Gaming helped to refocus my unspent energy, keep me motivated to move forward (in the real and not so real world) and kept me connected to friends through multi-player games. During a multiplayer campaign victory, one that we worked for hours to successfully plan and execute, I celebrated by "jumping" in my chair even though my knee was in traction. I re-injured my knee from the excessive celebration and had to govern my reactions from then on.
If you could teach a leadership class in the Oregon Army National Guard using NBA 2K, what would be your first lesson?
My first lesson would be centered around teamwork. It would involve us playing as the last ranked team in the league, emphasizing working together to overcome obstacles put in our way through no fault of our own.

What is Leader of the Month?
The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming and Oregon Army National Guard have partnered to bring you Leader of the Month – Randy Lauer

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Leader of the Month – Randy Lauer

In 2015, Randy wanted to fulfill a lifelong dream of serving his country by enlisting in the Oregon Army National Guard. Unfortunately, due a previous medical condition, Randy was unable to enlist. Still feeling the need to give back in some capacity, Randy decided to serve his community by running for elected office and in 2016, was elected to the Troutdale City Council. After serving a 4-year term as councilor, Randy decided to give back even more by running for Mayor and is in his third year as the Mayor of Troutdale. Randy has dedicated his life to serving his community.

Now, Randy, along with his amazing wife Chausse, owns 3-46 GRIT, a local CrossFit gym that embraces all community members. Together, they also host a litany of community events involving health and fitness activities, while encouraging anyone and everyone to lead active a more active lifestyle.

What’s the funniest or most surprising reaction you’ve ever had to a victory or loss in a game?

I’m not much of a gamer and don’t play video games now but at one point in time of my life, they were very important to me. I fell into gaming while recovering from a devastating knee injury. I had lots of time on my hands just sitting around and fighting depression was a real situation every day. Gaming helped to refocus my unspent energy, keep me motivated to move forward (in the real and not so real world) and kept me connected to friends through multi-player games. During a multiplayer campaign victory, one that we worked for hours to successfully plan and execute, I celebrated by “jumping” in my chair even though my knee was in traction. I re-injured my knee from the excessive celebration and had to govern my reactions from then on.

If you could teach a leadership class in the Oregon Army National Guard using NBA 2K, what would be your first lesson?

My first lesson would be centered around teamwork. It would involve us playing as the last ranked team in the league, emphasizing working together to overcome obstacles put in our way through no fault of our own.

What is Leader of the Month?

The Oregon Army National Guard and Blazer5 Gaming have teamed up to highlight leaders in the community and celebrate their stories and initiatives. Each month, the Oregon Army National Guard will nominate a leader that is working to shape their community – National Guard Soldiers and civilians – all working together to lead the way into the future.

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Blazer5 Gaming “One Coke Away” Sweepstakes

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Blazer5 Gaming and Coca-Cola are highlighting friendship made through gaming! Enter to win a trip to Washington, D.C. for a Blazer5 Gaming tournament and more! Tournament dates will be between August 2, 2023 to August 5, 2023. Sweepstakes entry form will close on July 20, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
If Selected, You Will Win:

Round trip airfare for one (1) winner and one (1) guest to Washington, D.C. from their closest international airport

A two (2) night stay at a hotel nearby the tournament

Two (2) gift cards with $250 each; One (1) for winner and one (1) for guest to be used on food and beverages while on the trip

Behind the scenes tour and entry into the 2K League Tournament with Blazer5 Gaming Team or Staff

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Blazer5 Gaming “One Coke Away” Sweepstakes

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Blazer5 Gaming and Coca-Cola are highlighting friendship made through gaming! Enter to win a trip to Washington, D.C. for a Blazer5 Gaming tournament and more! Tournament dates will be between August 2, 2023 to August 5, 2023. Sweepstakes entry form will close on July 20, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

If Selected, You Will Win:

Round trip airfare for one (1) winner and one (1) guest to Washington, D.C. from their closest international airport

A two (2) night stay at a hotel nearby the tournament

Two (2) gift cards with $250 each; One (1) for winner and one (1) for guest to be used on food and beverages while on the trip

Behind the scenes tour and entry into the 2K League Tournament with Blazer5 Gaming Team or Staff

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BLAZER5 INVITES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH TO GAMING FACILITY AFTER GAME ROOM UNVEIL

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PORTLAND, Ore. (July 5, 2023) – Last week Blazer5 Gaming invited Boys & Girls Club youth to their Gaming Facility for a game day watch party and facility tour to further increase youth knowledge and access to esports. The event comes after the collaboration between Xfinity and Blazer5 on May 24 that unveiled a new game room at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club.

“Breaking down barriers of access to esports is an ongoing mission for Blazer5 as we seek to inspire the next generation of professional esports athletes”, said Mikias Yohannes, General Manager of Blazer5. “Our continuous work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro has helped us connect with our local youth to address and further enable their interests in technology as well as provide them access to esports as a way to build their own community.”

At the watch party, Boys & Girls Club youth had an in-depth experience in learning about esports as they had the opportunity to meet the Blazer5 players and see them in action at their 4:00 P.M. game. During the game, youth cheered on Blazer5 alongside Trail Blazers mascot, Blaze, as they learned more about NBA2K with General Manager, Mikias Yohannes, providing insight during gameplay. Post-game, Blazer5 celebrated their win with the youth and invited them to tour the Gaming Facility and experience professional esports technology.

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BLAZER5 INVITES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH TO GAMING FACILITY AFTER GAME ROOM UNVEIL

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PORTLAND, Ore. (July 5, 2023) – Last week Blazer5 Gaming invited Boys & Girls Club youth to their Gaming Facility for a game day watch party and facility tour to further increase youth knowledge and access to esports. The event comes after the collaboration between Xfinity and Blazer5 on May 24 that unveiled a new game room at the Blazers Boys & Girls Club.

“Breaking down barriers of access to esports is an ongoing mission for Blazer5 as we seek to inspire the next generation of professional esports athletes”, said Mikias Yohannes, General Manager of Blazer5. “Our continuous work with Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro has helped us connect with our local youth to address and further enable their interests in technology as well as provide them access to esports as a way to build their own community.”

At the watch party, Boys & Girls Club youth had an in-depth experience in learning about esports as they had the opportunity to meet the Blazer5 players and see them in action at their 4:00 P.M. game. During the game, youth cheered on Blazer5 alongside Trail Blazers mascot, Blaze, as they learned more about NBA2K with General Manager, Mikias Yohannes, providing insight during gameplay. Post-game, Blazer5 celebrated their win with the youth and invited them to tour the Gaming Facility and experience professional esports technology.

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BLAZER5 BRINGS HOME A WIN IN THE TURN TOURNAMENT

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Blazer5 Gaming captured their first win in THE TURN tournament on Wednesday, June 21 against Pacer Gaming. The first half of the game was a battle and featured a back-and-forth contest that remained a common trend in the match-up. Blazer5 Gaming was able to apply pressure on Pacer Gaming's defense with a versatile scoring attack. This effort was led by Claude who finished the match with 30 points, 17 of them coming in the final quarter, and Harby who complemented his effort with 22 points. The backcourt provided a lethal attack that would help propel Blazer5 Gaming to a win over Pacer Gaming. The win showed the team's ability to devise a strong scoring attack, play great defense, and the ability to come out on top in a tight contest. The second matchup in THE TURN tournament featured a familiar opponent in Bucks Gaming. Blazer5 had a productive first quarter jumping out to an 18-12 first-quarter lead over Bucks Gaming. They continued this into the half mounting a 11-point lead over Bucks Gaming. In return, Bucks Gaming made some adjustments and figured out a way to challenge Blazer5. Blazer5 featured players with similar stats like Claude who had 22 points and Jomar with a strong 18 points and 9 rebounds. Bucks Gaming would persevere in the end to secure the victory overcoming their first-half struggles. The final game of the week featured Blazer5 against Warriors Gaming Squad in a tight nit contest. Warriors Gaming jumped out to an early lead of 17-13 over Blazer5. Blazer5 would respond in the second quarter putting up 20 points to make up for their start. The spark was initiated by Claude who recorded 10 points and 5 assists in the quarter. Coming out of the first half the score was 34-33, which would quickly move to a 38-33 lead in favor of Warriors Gaming Squad. Blazer5 responded with dunks of their own from both Claude and Lavish who were hungry for a lead. Blazer5 fought a tough battle in this close matchup which saw Claude with 17 points and 8 assists, KayAus with 16 points and 4 rebounds and Lavish with 11 points and 4 assists.

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BLAZER5 BRINGS HOME A WIN IN THE TURN TOURNAMENT

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Blazer5 Gaming captured their first win in THE TURN tournament on Wednesday, June 21 against Pacer Gaming. The first half of the game was a battle and featured a back-and-forth contest that remained a common trend in the match-up. Blazer5 Gaming was able to apply pressure on Pacer Gaming’s defense with a versatile scoring attack. This effort was led by Claude who finished the match with 30 points, 17 of them coming in the final quarter, and Harby who complemented his effort with 22 points. The backcourt provided a lethal attack that would help propel Blazer5 Gaming to a win over Pacer Gaming. The win showed the team’s ability to devise a strong scoring attack, play great defense, and the ability to come out on top in a tight contest.

The second matchup in THE TURN tournament featured a familiar opponent in Bucks Gaming. Blazer5 had a productive first quarter jumping out to an 18-12 first-quarter lead over Bucks Gaming. They continued this into the half mounting a 11-point lead over Bucks Gaming. In return, Bucks Gaming made some adjustments and figured out a way to challenge Blazer5. Blazer5 featured players with similar stats like Claude who had 22 points and Jomar with a strong 18 points and 9 rebounds. Bucks Gaming would persevere in the end to secure the victory overcoming their first-half struggles.

The final game of the week featured Blazer5 against Warriors Gaming Squad in a tight nit contest. Warriors Gaming jumped out to an early lead of 17-13 over Blazer5. Blazer5 would respond in the second quarter putting up 20 points to make up for their start. The spark was initiated by Claude who recorded 10 points and 5 assists in the quarter. Coming out of the first half the score was 34-33, which would quickly move to a 38-33 lead in favor of Warriors Gaming Squad. Blazer5 responded with dunks of their own from both Claude and Lavish who were hungry for a lead. Blazer5 fought a tough battle in this close matchup which saw Claude with 17 points and 8 assists, KayAus with 16 points and 4 rebounds and Lavish with 11 points and 4 assists.

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BLAZER5 SETS THEIR SIGHTS ON THE TURN TOURNAMENT AFTER BUCKS GAMING MATCH SERIES

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Blazer5 Gaming faced off against Bucks Gaming on Wednesday, June 7, in a best-of-three series. In the first game, Bucks Gaming secured a decisive victory, routing Blazer5 Gaming with a final score of 73-57. Blazer5 Gaming had an effective paint presence in this game led by Jomar who recorded a double-double 20 points and 12 rebounds. Blazer5’s difficulty was beyond the arc as their opponent totaled 14 threes to their 5, making a major game difference. Additionally, Bucks Gaming player JohnnyRed led the charge in the match up as he accumulated a total of 42 points including 9 three-pointers. The second game began as a competitive contest, with Blazer5 trailing by only 4 points after the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted drastically in favor of Bucks Gaming for the remainder of the match. Blazer5 encountered difficulties on both ends of the court, managing to score 13 points combined in the second and third quarters. This allowed Bucks Gaming to establish a 30-point lead heading into the final quarter leading to a loss for Blazer5. With the series behind them now, Blazer5 now has ample time to regroup, practice, and address their shortcomings before they resume action on June 21 in THE TURN tournament against Pacer Gaming. This extended period will provide them with an opportunity to fine-tune their defensive and 3-point presence.

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BLAZER5 SETS THEIR SIGHTS ON THE TURN TOURNAMENT AFTER BUCKS GAMING MATCH SERIES

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Blazer5 Gaming faced off against Bucks Gaming on Wednesday, June 7, in a best-of-three series.

In the first game, Bucks Gaming secured a decisive victory, routing Blazer5 Gaming with a final score of 73-57. Blazer5 Gaming had an effective paint presence in this game led by Jomar who recorded a double-double 20 points and 12 rebounds. Blazer5’s difficulty was beyond the arc as their opponent totaled 14 threes to their 5, making a major game difference. Additionally, Bucks Gaming player JohnnyRed led the charge in the match up as he accumulated a total of 42 points including 9 three-pointers.

The second game began as a competitive contest, with Blazer5 trailing by only 4 points after the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted drastically in favor of Bucks Gaming for the remainder of the match. Blazer5 encountered difficulties on both ends of the court, managing to score 13 points combined in the second and third quarters. This allowed Bucks Gaming to establish a 30-point lead heading into the final quarter leading to a loss for Blazer5.

With the series behind them now, Blazer5 now has ample time to regroup, practice, and address their shortcomings before they resume action on June 21 in THE TURN tournament against Pacer Gaming. This extended period will provide them with an opportunity to fine-tune their defensive and 3-point presence.

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BLAZER5 PLAY 3V3 CHAMPION DUX INFINITOS AND MOVE TO BRACKET PLAY

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Last week saw Blazer5 take on 3v3 Champion DUX Infinitos Gaming in a fierce doubleheader and a game with Grizz Gaming to set the tone for TIP OFF Bracket Play.

On May 31, Blazer5 went head-to-head with DUX Infinitos in their first match against each other this season. Q1 showed both teams getting adjusted to each other’s style of play leading to an even result, however, Q2 Blazer5 took advantage of DUX Infintos weaknesses and created a strong lead. Blazer5 kept the pressure on as Claude led the way with 19 points and 10 assists, while Harby also had a strong game after recording 18 points and three dimes. Blazer5’s gameplay led to a 70-66 victory for the team.

On June 2, Blazer5 was set to face DUX Infinitos once more, and each fiercely fought for each point. Halftime saw Blazer5 hang on to their lead with 1 point over DUX Infinitos as the battle continued into Q3 and 4. While Blazer5 clung on for a win, ultimately DUX Infinitos won the rematch 57-66. Claude was a highlight of the match for Blazer5 as he recorded 23 points and four assists.

On the same day, Blazer5 immediately faced off against Grizz Gaming. They started off strong, scoring 32 points in the first half, but ultimately fell victim to a game-altering defensive strategy in the second half. Their performance took a downturn in the third quarter, scoring only 6 points and trailing by 3 points at halftime. Despite a strong Q4 surge with 30 points, Blazer5 couldn't overcome their rough third quarter, resulting in another disappointing loss.

Nevertheless, the contest between Blazer5 and Grizz Gaming was a fascinating one. Blazer5 now has time to regroup and identify areas that need improvement before their next match against Bucks Gaming Wednesday, June 7. The team will look to their top scorers in the previous matchup, Claude and Harby, to maintain their consistency and deliver strong performances, aiming to lead Blazer5 to victory.

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BLAZER5 PLAY 3V3 CHAMPION DUX INFINITOS AND MOVE TO BRACKET PLAY

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Last week saw Blazer5 take on 3v3 Champion DUX Infinitos Gaming in a fierce doubleheader and a game with Grizz Gaming to set the tone for TIP OFF Bracket Play.

On May 31, Blazer5 went head-to-head with DUX Infinitos in their first match against each other this season. Q1 showed both teams getting adjusted to each other’s style of play leading to an even result, however, Q2 Blazer5 took advantage of DUX Infintos weaknesses and created a strong lead. Blazer5 kept the pressure on as Claude led the way with 19 points and 10 assists, while Harby also had a strong game after recording 18 points and three dimes. Blazer5’s gameplay led to a 70-66 victory for the team.

On June 2, Blazer5 was set to face DUX Infinitos once more, and each fiercely fought for each point. Halftime saw Blazer5 hang on to their lead with 1 point over DUX Infinitos as the battle continued into Q3 and 4. While Blazer5 clung on for a win, ultimately DUX Infinitos won the rematch 57-66. Claude was a highlight of the match for Blazer5 as he recorded 23 points and four assists.

On the same day, Blazer5 immediately faced off against Grizz Gaming. They started off strong, scoring 32 points in the first half, but ultimately fell victim to a game-altering defensive strategy in the second half. Their performance took a downturn in the third quarter, scoring only 6 points and trailing by 3 points at halftime. Despite a strong Q4 surge with 30 points, Blazer5 couldn’t overcome their rough third quarter, resulting in another disappointing loss.

Nevertheless, the contest between Blazer5 and Grizz Gaming was a fascinating one. Blazer5 now has time to regroup and identify areas that need improvement before their next match against Bucks Gaming Wednesday, June 7. The team will look to their top scorers in the previous matchup, Claude and Harby, to maintain their consistency and deliver strong performances, aiming to lead Blazer5 to victory.

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BLAZER5 TIP OFF 5V5 SEASON AGAINST KINGS GUARD, T-WOLVES AND LAKERS GAMING

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Last week Blazer5 kick-started the 5v5 season in THE TIP OFF tournament where they fiercely battled Kings Guard, T-Wolves and Lakers Gaming.

On Tuesday, May 23 Blazer5 first faced off against a new foe this season, Kings Guard Gaming. This was Blazer5’s first opportunity to showcase their talent as a full team and their chemistry showed through. Early on Blazer5 took a game-changing lead by eight points at 21-13 at the end of Q1. Those early eight points made a huge impact and ultimately made B5 victorious as Q2 and Q4 ended in a tie, while Q3 saw a one-point difference.

Following a great showcase of their team’s strength, Blazer5 moved on to take on T-Wolves Gaming on Wednesday, May 24. In-game Blazer5 fought neck and neck with T-Wolves as Q1 and Q2 saw results within one point of each other, however, Blazer5 was ultimately defeated by T-Wolves Gaming.

Post-game Blazer5 had their own personal win as they unveiled a new B5 game room sponsored by Xfinity at the local Blazers Boys and Girls Club. The game room is full with PlayStation 5 consoles, computers, and furniture. While there, Blazer5 had the opportunity to introduce NBA 2K to youth by playing alongside them on the brand-new equipment.

The final game of the week against Lakers Gaming not only saw Blazer5 have a stellar performance but saw a crucial match-up between number four overall draft pick Claude and number three overall pick Spam1of1. In this match, Claude and the rest of B5 prevailed with a 74-55 victory. NBA 2K also recognized Harby as “Top Performance of the Night” as he earned 22 points, 6 assists, and a 9-10 FGA/FGM.

This week Blazer5 will take on 3v3 championship winner, DUX Infinitos in two games as well as Grizz Gaming in the final match of the week.

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BLAZER5 TIP OFF 5V5 SEASON AGAINST KINGS GUARD, T-WOLVES AND LAKERS GAMING

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Last week Blazer5 kick-started the 5v5 season in THE TIP OFF tournament where they fiercely battled Kings Guard, T-Wolves and Lakers Gaming.

On Tuesday, May 23 Blazer5 first faced off against a new foe this season, Kings Guard Gaming. This was Blazer5’s first opportunity to showcase their talent as a full team and their chemistry showed through. Early on Blazer5 took a game-changing lead by eight points at 21-13 at the end of Q1. Those early eight points made a huge impact and ultimately made B5 victorious as Q2 and Q4 ended in a tie, while Q3 saw a one-point difference.

Following a great showcase of their team’s strength, Blazer5 moved on to take on T-Wolves Gaming on Wednesday, May 24. In-game Blazer5 fought neck and neck with T-Wolves as Q1 and Q2 saw results within one point of each other, however, Blazer5 was ultimately defeated by T-Wolves Gaming.

Post-game Blazer5 had their own personal win as they unveiled a new B5 game room sponsored by Xfinity at the local Blazers Boys and Girls Club. The game room is full with PlayStation 5 consoles, computers, and furniture. While there, Blazer5 had the opportunity to introduce NBA 2K to youth by playing alongside them on the brand-new equipment.

The final game of the week against Lakers Gaming not only saw Blazer5 have a stellar performance but saw a crucial match-up between number four overall draft pick Claude and number three overall pick Spam1of1. In this match, Claude and the rest of B5 prevailed with a 74-55 victory. NBA 2K also recognized Harby as “Top Performance of the Night” as he earned 22 points, 6 assists, and a 9-10 FGA/FGM.

This week Blazer5 will take on 3v3 championship winner, DUX Infinitos in two games as well as Grizz Gaming in the final match of the week.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT 3V3 PLAYOFFS AND PREPARES FOR THE 5V5 SEASON

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May 22, 2023 - Coming off an exhilarating victory in the STEAL OPEN tournament Blazer5 Gaming proved themselves a worthy opponent and extended their stay in Washington D.C. as they prepared for in-person 3v3 Playoffs. Entering as the underdog, Blazer5 was ready to fiercely battle Bucks Gaming, Knicks Gaming and NBL Oz Gaming. Kicking off the Playoffs, B5 challenged Bucks Gaming in a three-match series where B5 closely kept pace with their new foe, but despite a hard-fought game, B5 fell to Bucks Gaming. Hungry for a win, B5 immediately went head-to-head against Knicks Gaming. Prior to the 3v3 Playoffs, B5 encountered Knicks Gaming at THE SLAM tournament where they lost to Knicks Gaming 0-3. This time B5 was prepared to strike and brought home a win as they crushed Knicks Gaming 3-1. Still holding on to a shot to beat the odds, B5 took on the new Australian franchise, NBL Oz Gaming which resulted in four matches but an ultimate loss of 1-3 for B5. As 3v3 gameplay closes out, B5 looks forward to showcasing their entire roster as 5v5 gameplay starts this Tuesday, May 23 in THE TIPOFF tournament. This week B5 will first play against Kings Guard Gaming, then T-Wolves Gaming and close out the week against Lakers Gaming. THE TIP OFF will even see B5 take on 3v3 Champions DUX Infinitos.

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BLAZER5 CLOSES OUT 3V3 PLAYOFFS AND PREPARES FOR THE 5V5 SEASON

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May 22, 2023 – Coming off an exhilarating victory in the STEAL OPEN tournament Blazer5 Gaming proved themselves a worthy opponent and extended their stay in Washington D.C. as they prepared for in-person 3v3 Playoffs. Entering as the underdog, Blazer5 was ready to fiercely battle Bucks Gaming, Knicks Gaming and NBL Oz Gaming.

Kicking off the Playoffs, B5 challenged Bucks Gaming in a three-match series where B5 closely kept pace with their new foe, but despite a hard-fought game, B5 fell to Bucks Gaming. Hungry for a win, B5 immediately went head-to-head against Knicks Gaming. Prior to the 3v3 Playoffs, B5 encountered Knicks Gaming at THE SLAM tournament where they lost to Knicks Gaming 0-3. This time B5 was prepared to strike and brought home a win as they crushed Knicks Gaming 3-1. Still holding on to a shot to beat the odds, B5 took on the new Australian franchise, NBL Oz Gaming which resulted in four matches but an ultimate loss of 1-3 for B5.

As 3v3 gameplay closes out, B5 looks forward to showcasing their entire roster as 5v5 gameplay starts this Tuesday, May 23 in THE TIPOFF tournament. This week B5 will first play against Kings Guard Gaming, then T-Wolves Gaming and close out the week against Lakers Gaming. THE TIP OFF will even see B5 take on 3v3 Champions DUX Infinitos.

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