In a best of 3 series in 5v5 mode, the 76ers GC defeated the 2-time defending ‘THE TIPOFF’ champions T-Wolves Gaming two games to one to win the 2023 tournament. This is the 76ers GC’s third ‘THE TIPOFF’ victory as a franchise, winning it in 2018 and 2019 as well.
THE TIPOFF KINGS ARE BACK ON TOP👑@76ersGC have won the 2023 NBA2KL THE TIPOFF powered by @ATT! pic.twitter.com/8p7o3AuSx6
— NBA 2K League (@NBA2KLeague) June 18, 2023
76ers GC lost the first game to T-Wolves Gaming 70-52, but in the next two games they figured out their opponent, cruising to easy victories of 89-68 and 87-56 to win the championship, pocketing $100,000 for the squad.
The 76ers GC’s power forward Daniel Tlaiswas a.k.a. ‘DTeeLace’ was named MVP of the tournament, averaging 14 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2 assists across the Finals.
2023 THE TIPOFF Prize Pool Earnings
- 76ers GC – $100,000
- T-Wolves Gaming – $50,000
- Gen. G Tigers – $25,000
- Grizz Gaming – $25,000
- Bucks Gaming – $12,500
- Magic Gaming – $12,500
- Warriors Gaming Squad – $12,500
- NBL Oz Gaming – $12,500
Watch 2023 THE TIPOFF Finals Replay
List of THE TIPOFF Tournament Champions
- 2018 – 76ers GC
- 2019 – 76ers GC
- 2020 – Raptors Uprising GC
- 2021 – T-Wolves Gaming
- 2022 – T-Wolves Gaming
- 2023 – 76ers GC
