CHAPTER 19 — "The Aftermath"
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Wide shot of the B.Y.G Arena—fans packed in, cameras flashing, all five teams lined up across the court. The Commissioner steps to the podium with envelopes and a confident presence.
COMMENTATOR (off-screen):
"After an electrifying regular season, the time has come to see where every team stands as we head into the playoffs."
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Close-up of the Commissioner, gripping the mic.
COMMISSIONER:
"Congratulations to all teams. You've battled through eight grueling games. Now, it's time to reveal who truly brought their game."
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The massive arena screen lights up behind him with the Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Rockaway City (7-1)
2. Channel City (6-2)
3. Inwood City (4-4)
4. Jam City (2-6)
5. 5 Towns City (2-6)
COMMISSIONER (off-panel):
"Your final seedings are set. Rockaway City earns the top seed and a first-round bye. The rest? You've got just four days to lock in."
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Cut to the players reacting—each team has a different energy:
Rockaway: Calm, focused.
Channel City: Fired up.
Inwood: Sharp, ready for redemption.
Jam City: Locked in. Hungry.
5 Towns: Focused, standing shoulder to shoulder—battle-tested, not broken.
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Commissioner holds up the first envelope—awards incoming.
COMMISSIONER:
"And now—your 2025 Regular Season Award winners."
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PAGE 6 – REGULAR SEASON AWARDS MONTAGE
MVP: Tabar (Rockaway City)
Accepts it with a respectful nod. Camera flashes catch the gleam of the trophy and his calm stare.
Defensive Player of the Year: Quan (Rockaway City)
Unapologetically flexes for the camera.
Sixth Man of the Year: Leo (Rockaway City)
Raises his trophy, chain swinging. A confident smirk.
Most Improved Player: Jaxon "Crusher" Tate (Jam City)
Lets out a roar, trophy overhead.
Best Shooter: Tyler "Scope" Mason (Inwood City)
Silent and ice cold. Trophy under one arm, locked in.
Coach of the Year: Coach Brantley (Channel City)
Calm handshake. Nods to his team like, "We're not done."
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PAGE 7 – Rockaway Bench
Leo and Tabar stand off to the side. Their trophies glint in the arena lights.
LEO:
"That 7-1 don't mean nothing if we don't close it out."
TABAR:
"We didn't come here to win awards. We came here for the crown."
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A tense pause. Crowd noise fades behind them.
TABAR (CONT'D):
"They coming for us now. Every team. Every game. Every play."
LEO:
"Let 'em. We've been waiting for that smoke all season."
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PAGE 9
Zoom in on the playoff bracket screen:
B.Y.G League Playoffs – Bracket Reveal
#2 Channel City vs #5 5 Towns City
#3 Inwood City vs #4 Jam City
#1 Rockaway City — BYE WEEK (Automatic Semifinals)
Best of 5 Series. Win 3, or go home.
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PAGE 10 – FINAL PANEL
Commissioner raises a hand dramatically.
COMMISSIONER:
"The playoffs begin in four days. Get ready… to bring ya game."
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Next Up: Chapter 20 – "Voices of the League"