ORLANDO, Fla. - s4story -- Teams of 1v1 hoopsters representing Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Miami, New York, and Washington, D.C. advanced at "OBL: Battle of the Cities," the first of three Championship events for Tracy McGrady's Ones Basketball League (OBL), held Friday at Oak Ridge High School. The teams of four 1v1 standouts battled it out in front of an enthusiastic crowd and nationwide audience on Fubu Sports Network and YouTube.

D.C. scored the highest total with 28 points, followed by Miami with 27, Chicago (24), Baltimore (23), and Atlanta (21). New York and Orlando tied with 16, with the Big Apple gaining the sixth and final spot by point differential. Raleigh, N.C. trailed with 14.

In two of the featured matchups, Kevin "Uncle Skoob" Kuteyi (Washington, D.C.) topped DJ Waters (Atlanta) and Yoshi Craig (Chicago) upended Isaiah "Leaky Roof" Brown (New York).

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"Tonight's competition exemplifies what OBL can be," said McGrady. "The competitive spirit these guys showed in every 1v1 battle made for an entertaining night for the fans on hand and viewers on stream, as well as some great highlights for social media."

The six teams advance to "Standing 6," set for June 12 and four will move on to "For the Throne," July 1 finals.

Standings:

Washington, D.C., 28 points*

Miami, 27*

Chicago, 24*

Baltimore, 23*

Atlanta, 21*

New York, 16*

Orlando, 16

Raleigh, 14

*advanced to next round (New York won tiebreaker)

Game Results:

Game 1 - Hegel Augustin (N.Y.) d. Malik Dunbar (Atlanta), 7-3

Game 2 - Terry Hosley (Baltimore) d. Zay Melendez (Orlando), 7-5

Game 3 - Mario Smith (Chicago) d. Marque Maultsby (Raleigh), 7-6

Game 4 - AB Camara (D.C.) d. Bryce Moragne (Orlando), 7-3

Game 5 - Dajour Joseph (Miami) d. Jawaun Daniels (N.Y.), 7-3

Game 6 - Brannon Hopkins (Atlanta) d. Mitchell Anderson (Chicago), 7-3

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Game 7 - Zae Moore (D.C.) d. Robert Fomby (Baltimore), 8-4

Game 8 - Owen Browne (Miami) d. Darius Johnson-Odom (Raleigh), 8-0

Game 9 - Brandon Daughtry (Chicago) d. Phel Pierre (Orlando), 7-1

Game 10 - Tevin Curtis (Baltimore) d. DJ Thomas (Raleigh), 7-4

Game 11 - Paul Parks (Atlanta) d. Byrd Daniel III (Miami), 7-6

Game 12 - Bruce Massey (D.C.) d. Jerry Mordi (N.Y.), 7-4

Game 13 - Janjoe Thelemaque (Orlando) d. DJ Little (Raleigh), 7-4

Game 14 - Joey Martinez (Miami) d. Dylon Cormier (Baltimore), 7-5

Game 15 - Kevin "Uncle Skoob" Kuteyi (D.C.) d. DJ Waters (Atlanta), 7-4

Game 16 - Yoshi Craig (Chicago) d. Isaiah "Leaky Roof" Brown (N.Y.), 7-2

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