This season hasn't been kind to Irving, who are still winless after their fourth game. They took a serious blow against Norman Thomas on Monday, falling 79-51. Irving was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Norman Thomas apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2022.
Norman Thomas' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaden Chazulle led the charge by scoring 16 points along with six rebounds. That's the first time this season that Chazulle scored 15 or more points. Xavier Joaquin was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with five assists and five steals.
Irving's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Norman Thomas, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irving will take on Stuyvesant at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stuyvesant has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 204 points over their last three matchups. As for Norman Thomas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rustin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rustin has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 236 points over their last three matchups.
