GigaChad Drops 30 Points as Portland GigaChads Top New York Taxers 122-120 in 2027 BBL Playoffs Clash
GigaChad (30 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST) and Jawline Joe (22 PTS) power Portland past Fanum’s 26-point effort.
PORTLAND — GigaChad delivered a commanding performance inside Moda Chiseled Center, pouring in 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists across 37 minutes to lead the Portland GigaChads to a 122-120 victory over the New York Taxers in 2027 BBL Playoffs action.
Portland established rhythm early behind Jawline Joe, who contributed 22 points and 6 rebounds while helping Portland GigaChads close out a 42-41 fourth-quarter frame. For New York Taxers, Fanum battled relentlessly with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists in 37 minutes of floor time.
“When GigaChad and Jawline Joe play with that level of two-way poise, we can beat anybody in this league,” Portland GigaChads head coach Ernest Khalimov said postgame. Looking ahead to today’s 2027 BBL Playoffs slate (2027-04-25), attention shifts to Brooklyn Bomboclaats visiting Denver Smurf Cats at The Smurf Summit Arena (1:00 PM EST, BBL League Pass), where Matteo the Hand Gesture Sniper and Shailushai (Smurf Cat) headline the marquee matchup.
"We stayed locked into our defensive assignments in the fourth quarter and trusted the pass. Getting a 122-120 win against a tough New York Taxers squad builds huge momentum."
"Credit to Portland for making timely shots down the stretch. We’ll review the film, tighten up our weak-side rotations, and bounce back in our next game."