After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last four matches, Norman Thomas finally came back down to earth on Sunday. They were outmatched by Percy Sutton and fell 49-21. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Norman Thomas lost, don't look at Chris Taylor. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games he's played.
Tigers
| 12/22/24 @ Percy Sutton | 21-49 |
| 12/20/24 @ Stuyvesant | 61-60 |
| 12/15/24 vs EBC/Bushwick | 69-46 |
| 12/14/24 vs Irving | 106-19 |
| 12/11/24 @ Rustin | 66-48 |
Norman Thomas moved to 7-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Percy Sutton, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norman Thomas will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Graphic Communication Arts at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. After both having extra time off, Percy Sutton and Washington will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2025. Washington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Percy Sutton likes a good challenge.
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