The Seattle Superhawks opened their season with a strong performance, defeating the Spokane Lilac Legends 113–92 in a dominant showing of professional basketball. The Superhawks controlled the game with efficient scoring, strong rebounding, and balanced contributions across the roster in front of their home crowd.
Leading the way for Seattle was forward Jontay Porter, who delivered an outstanding triple-double performance. Porter finished the game with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists, while also contributing two steals and three blocks. His all-around effort helped drive the Superhawks offense and anchored the team defensively throughout the contest.
Seattle’s offense was fueled by several key performances. Bryson Dennis matched Porter with 23 points, shooting an impressive 10-for-12 from the field, including 3-for-3 from three-point range. Emeche Wells added 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting, providing another efficient scoring option for the Superhawks.
Additional contributions came from across the lineup. Khaleb Wilson-Rouse scored 10 points and dished out six assists, helping to orchestrate the offense, while Theophilus Johnson also finished with 10 points. Tay Williams provided strong defensive energy with eight rebounds and three steals, and Jarron Quarles added eight points and four rebounds. Teja Singh chipped in seven points, rounding out the balanced scoring effort.
The Superhawks were especially effective on the glass, finishing with 58 total rebounds, compared to 47 rebounds for Spokane. Seattle also moved the ball well throughout the game, recording 23 assists as a team.
The victory marks a promising start for the Superhawks under the leadership of Head Coach Robert Pack and Assistant Coach Gary Payton, whose experience and basketball knowledge have already begun to shape the team’s identity. The coaching staff emphasized teamwork, defensive pressure, and efficient offense, all of which were on display in the season opener.
With contributions across the roster and a standout performance from Porter, the Seattle Superhawks demonstrated why they are a team to watch in professional basketball this season. As the season continues, the team will look to build on this momentum and continue delivering exciting basketball for fans in Seattle.
Seattle Superhawks 113, Spokane Lilac Legends 92
Seattle Superhawks Basketball | Game Recap & Box Score
Seattle Superhawks
Spokane Lilac Legends
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jontay Porter | 51 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 8-19 | 0-5 | 7-11 |
| Bryson Dennis | 12 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10-12 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| Emeche Wells | 15 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6-8 | 0-1 | 5-7 |
| Khaleb Wilson-Rouse | 48 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Theophilus Johnson | 48 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Tay Williams | 49 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Jarron Quarles | 44 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| Teja Singh | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 2-2 |