Best Games To Watch This Week: Dec. 11

Showcase Cup action is fast approaching, there’s a full week of G League action on deck.

Before teams convene in Florida in just a few days, there is still a lot to look forward to. With multiple races for top spots likely coming down to the wire, the action will only be heating up even more.

Check out just some of the games worth checking out in the near future.

Rip City Remix (7-5) v. G League Ignite (2-9) - Dec. 12 @ 10 PM/ET On ESPNU

Rip City is currently riding a three-game winning streak as they aim to continue to keep pace near the top of the West pod. Big man Moses Brown has played a big role in their recent resurgence, most recently dropping a 26-point, 15-rebound, 4-block double-double against Stockton. Ignite’s Ron Holland II has also been on a roll of late, having logged 20+ PTS and 5+ REB in each of his last five games including a pair of 30+ point outings as he continues to pace the team in scoring (19.3 PTS).

Oklahoma City Blue (7-6) v. Mexico City Capitanes (8-4) - Dec. 13 @ 9 PM/ET On ESPN+

Defense continues to be the main calling card for Mexico City to this point in the season. They currently own the league’s fourth-best defensive rating (102.3) and are allowing the second-fewest second chance points (12.1) as well as the third-fewest points in the paint (44.7). It’ll be a tough test for an Oklahoma City squad looking to stay in the mix in the South pod, with rookie wing Keyontae Johnson (18.5 PTS, 6.8 REB) also seeking to maintain his strong play of late. 

Santa Cruz Warriors (7-4) v. South Bay Lakers (7-4) - Dec. 14 @ 10 PM/ET On ESPN+

Santa Cruz and South Bay find themselves in a dead heat for first place in the West pod. Two-Way guard Lester Quinones continues to score the ball at an impressive rate, recording 25+ points in three of his last four outings as the Warriors now rank fourth in offensive rating (114.6). Meanwhile, South Bay’s offense also continues to stand out, as they’re scoring the fourth-most points per game in the G (121.4) with Scotty Pippen Jr. (21.5 PTS, 5.8 AST, 4.7 REB, 2.1 STL) continuing to put together a strong sophomore campaign.

College Park Skyhawks (7-4) v. Maine Celtics (7-5) - Dec. 15 @ 6:30 PM/ET On Tubi

It’s a battle between one of the G’s better defensive squads in College Park and one of its standout offenses in Maine. Anchored by big man Chris Silva (16.2 PTS, 9.5 REB, 1.4 BLK), the Skyhawks allow the fewest points in the paint in the league (38.0) and clock in at fifth in defensive rating (104.4). On the other hand, the Celtics are scoring the second-most second chance points per game (20.4) among all teams and are sixth in offensive rating (113.8) as JD Davison (23.8 PTS, 8.8 AST, 4.8 REB) continues to put up elite numbers on a nightly basis.