Dynamos Dazzle in Rome: Detroit Pulls Away Late for 114-102 Victory
Walker Leads Explosive Offensive Effort as Dynamos Outlast Centurions
By Sarah Jenkins
ROME – The Detroit Dynamos weathered an early storm and unleashed a blistering offensive barrage in the second half to defeat the Rome Centurions 114-102 in a pivotal Pro League matchup. The Dynamos’ potent three-point shooting and balanced scoring proved too much for the Centurions, who struggled to find consistent offense throughout the contest.
The game remained tight through the first half, with neither team able to establish significant separation. Rome’s Elian Foster and Maya Dubois provided valuable scoring punch, keeping the Centurions within striking distance. However, the tide began to turn in the third quarter as Detroit’s Max Walker ignited their offense. Walker, who finished with a game-high 25 points, orchestrated the Dynamos’ attack with precision, finding open shooters and driving to the basket.
Detroit’s three-point prowess was on full display, with the team connecting on an impressive 24 triples. Iris Johansson and Freya Lindgren added crucial long-range bombs, stretching the Centurions’ defense. While Rome’s Willow Stone dished out an impressive 10 assists, the Centurions couldn’t match Detroit’s offensive output, particularly from beyond the arc, where they shot a dismal 16.7%.
“We knew Rome would come out tough, especially at home,” said Detroit coach Anya Sharma after the game. “But our guys really focused on executing our game plan in the second half, and our shooting finally started to fall. Max was exceptional tonight, leading the charge.”
Foster, despite the loss, remained optimistic about the Centurions’ performance. “We played hard, but we just couldn’t get stops when we needed them most. We’ll learn from this and come back stronger.”
Key Notes:
- Detroit’s Max Walker scored 25 points, leading all scorers.
- Rome’s Willow Stone recorded a double-double with 10 assists and 7 rebounds.
- The Dynamos hit 24 three-pointers on 55 attempts (43.6%).
- Rome shot just 16.7% from three-point range (6/36).