GMC Hoops Play-By-Play–Linden Summer League–June 30, 2011–Rutgers Prep vs. Paterson Kennedy

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.  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.  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.