LINDEN, NJ–On Thursday, GMC Hoops traveled over to the Linden Summer League at Linden High School for the fourth day of action overall, and the second day of play in the Tuesday/Thursday Division. The site saw all four games including a non-conference battle between Rutgers Prep and Paterson Kennedy. Former Edison standout, Greg Grippo stood tall for the Argonauts with a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds along with 4 blocked shots to lead RU Prep to a 62-56 victory over the Knights in overtime. Below is the play by play from the game:
First Quarter
9:47–PK–hits baseline jumper from left side for a 2-0 lead.
9:26–RP–draws foul, and makes both free throws for a 2-2 tie.
8:28–RP–Greg Grippo scores on layup in transition for a 4-2 lead.
7:56–RP–nice dish from baseline underneath for a layin, and 6-2 lead.
7:25–PK–scores breakaway layup off steal on errant pass by Grippo for a 6-4 RP lead.
6:56–RP–Grippo makes nice entry lob pass down low to another player, who is fouled, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 7-4 lead.
4:40–PK–drives baseline from right side for layup, and a 7-6 RP lead.
3:56–RP–timeout.
3:36–PK–blocks Grippo shot on drive from left side.
3:13–PK–turnover after missed shot.
3:01–PK–steal.
2:54–PK–loses ball out of bounds on fast break.
2:26–PK–fouled on layup attempt, and makes both FTs for an 8-7 lead.
1:31–RP–Grippo gets offensive rebound, and draws foul on putback. Â Makes one of two free throws for an 8-8 tie.
0:28–PK–three pointer over outstretched hand of Grippo on the left side for an 11-8 lead.
0:14–RP–Grippo misses layup attempt.
0:00–neither team can score before buzzer.
Grippo–3 points and 5 rebounds in quarter.
Two lead changes and two ties in period.
RP–biggest lead was 4 points…PK biggest lead was 3 points.
Second Quarter
9:49–RP–traveling.
9:19–PK–steals pass on break by Grippo.
9:10–PK–turns it over again on break
8:56–RP–Mike Klinger–three pointer from left corner for an 11-11 tie.
8:26–PK–gets offensive rebound off miss on floater, draws foul, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 12-11 lead.
7:31–PK–gets another offensive rebound, and draws foul on floor.
6:42–PK–gets another offensive rebound off a missed jumper, and gets fouled once more on the floor.
6:17–PK–buries three pointer from left wing for a 15-11 lead.
5:33–PK–double teams Grippo for steal that leads to a breakaway layup, and a 17-11 lead.
5:10–PK–forces another turnover.
4:15–PK–gets another steal, but can’t finish again in transition.
3:46–RP–hits jump hook off inbounds for a 17-13 PK lead.
3:30–PK–throws ball away.
3:17–RP–draws foul on layup attempt on break, but misses both FTs.
2:30–PK–makes 1 of 2 FTs for an 18-13 lead.
2:08–PK–draws charge.
1:50–PK–draws foul on the drive, and makes two free throws for a 20-13 lead.
1:40–RP–Grippo scores on layup in transition for a 20-15 lead.
1:02–RP–illegal screen.
0:45–PK–layup for a 22-15 lead.
0:25–RP–converts steal by Grippo with layup for a 22-17 PK lead.
0:00–RP–hits iron on jumper from right side as time runs out.
Grippo–1 of 5 FGs in quarter along with a rebound and a steal.
Klinger–three rebounds…four rebounds in half.
PK–had an 11-4 run over a span of 8:11 to take a 22-15 lead.
RP–without a field goal for 5:10 in period.
Grippo–5 points, 6 rebounds, and a steal
Third Quarter
9:47–RP–blocks shot at one end, and scores layup in transition at the other for a 22-19 PK lead.
9:11–RP–turnover–stepped out of bounds.
8:30–PK–turnover.
8:05–PK–draws foul on floor.
7:39–RP–travels in its own backcourt.
7:14–PK–drives left lane for scoop shot layup, and a 24-19 lead.
6:56–RP–Grippo drives in from the left wing for layup, and foul, but misses bonus FT. Â PK leads 24-21
6:22–RP–Grippo gets hand on loose ball, drives down left lane, and converts traditional three point play for a 24-24 tie.
5:43–PK–three pointer from left wing for a 27-24 lead.
5:30–RP–Grippo drives in for layup, and a 27-26 PK lead.
5:03–RP–Mike Klinger–swipes steal, and goes the rest of the way for layup, and a 28-27 lead.
4:22–PK–gets rebound over Grippo, and scores on follow for a 29-28 lead.
4:10–RP–Klinger–drives in, and banks in floater from left side for a 30-29 lead.
4:03–PK–draws foul, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 30-30 tie.
3:15–RP–Klinger–drives in for layup, and  a 32-30 lead.
2:58–PK–three pointer for a 33-32 lead.
2:23–PK–three pointer from right side for a 36-32 lead.
2:07–RP–Grippo to Klinger in left corner for a three pointer, and a 36-35 PK lead.
1:54–PK–drives in for layup, and 38-35 lead.
1:45–RP–Grippo throws ball away.
0:40–PK–after jumper goes in and out for RP, and shot blocked, PK scores layup for a 40-35 lead.
Grippo–7 points, a rebound, and an assist in quarter
Klinger–9 points in quarter, and another rebound.
Fourth Quarter
9:38–RP–Klinger–dishes for layup, and a 40-37 PK lead.
9:17–PK–over the back foul.
8:07–RP–Grippo grabs rebound, goes the length of the floor, but just misses layup.
7:41–RP–connects on short jumper for a 40-39 PK lead.
7:21–PK–scores basket on follow, and draws foul, but misses FT.
6:54–PK–swipes steal.
6:48–PK–gets offensive rebound off a block by Grippo, and scores on putback for a 44-39 lead.
6:20–RP–draws foul, makes one of two free throws for a 44-40 PK lead.
5:57–RP–timeout.
5:10–PK–called for over the back after missing jumper.
4:50–RP–Klinger–draws foul on floor.
4:22–RP–Joe Kacmarsky–gets offensive rebound off Grippo miss, and makes a nice dish for layup, and a 44-42 PK lead.
3:40–PK–gets steal off Grippo pass.
3:15–RP–Klinger–gets rebound, and hands out assist on shot that gets kind bounce for a 44-44 tie.
2:56–PK–makes jumper for a 46-44 lead.
2:26–PK–draws foul on the drive, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 47-44 lead.
1:43–PK–draws charge.
1:27–RP–forces steal that gets into the hands of Grippo, who passes to Mike #4, who then drives left baseline for layup, and a 47-46 PK lead.
1:25–timeout.
0:58–PK– loses control of the basketball, but hits it off an RP defeender out of bounds to keep possession.
0:40–PK–draws foul, and makes 2 fts for a 49-46 lead.
0:33–RP–Grippo gets rebound, drives length of the floor, draws foul, and makes 1 of 2 FTs for a 49-47 PK lead.
0:26–RP–gets steal in PK backcourt for layup and a 49-49 tie.
0:18–RP–Grippo with block on layup attempt.
0:00–both teams unable to score, and we go to overtime.
Overtime
2:46–RP–Grippo drives left lane for layup, and a 51-49 lead.
2:15–RP–Grippo grabs rebound, and passes up court to teammate for layup, and a 53-49 lead.
1:50–RP–Grippo leads the break after getting outlet pass, drives in for layup, draws foul, and makes bonus FT for three point play, and a 56-49 lead.
1:40–PK–draws foul, and makes two FTs for a 56-51 RP lead.
1:33–PK–swipes steal, but Grippo blocks shot.
1:32–RP–fouled in backcourt, and makes two FTs for a 58-51 lead.
1:13–PK–drives in from left wing and hits floater for a 58-53 RP lead.
1:12–RP–timeout.
0:54–RP–Klinger–fouled on layup attempt, but misses both FTs.
0:42–PK–connects on three from left corner for a 58-56 RP lead.
0:17–RP–Grippo fouled on floor, and makes 2 FTs for a 60-56 lead.
0:12–RP–Grippo blocks shot.
0:06–RP-Grippo fouled on floor, and makes 2 FTs for a 62-56 lead.
0:04–PK–misses three attempt.
RP wins 62-56
Grippo ends up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 blocks.