On February 10, 2026, the Noblesville Boom faced the Long Island Nets in a thrilling basketball game. The Boom, led by the exceptional Au'Diese Toney, who scored 30 points, managed to secure a 121-117 victory over the Nets at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. This win marked a split in the two-game series.
Despite the Boom's success, they had to play with only eight players on the court, as three of their two-way players were called up by the NBA. Toney's performance was outstanding, as he also grabbed eight rebounds. DaJuan Gordon contributed 22 points, including four 3-pointers, while Jalen Slawson finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, and a game-high five blocks. MJ Iraldi and Samson Johnson also made significant contributions from the bench.
The Long Island Nets, led by Nate Williams' 25 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Tyson Etienne hit five 3-pointers in scoring 23 points, while Malachi Smith recorded 18 points and a game-high 11 assists. Grant Nelson added 10 points and four blocks, and Chaney Johnson provided 20 points and six rebounds.
The Boom took a 71-61 lead into halftime, and extended their advantage to 15 points early in the third quarter. However, the Nets mounted a comeback, going on a 23-6 run to take an 84-82 lead late in the third quarter. The Boom ultimately sealed the victory at the free throw line in the final minute.
The next game for the Boom will be against the College Park Skyhawks on Thursday at 11 a.m. ET, while the Nets will play at the Delaware Blue Coats, also at 11 a.m. ESPN Generative AI Services creates recaps from event data and/or transcripts that are reviewed by human editors before posting; email support@espncustomercare.com for corrections.
