Highlights

April 4, 2022

Fire pick up eighth win with dominant day against Rockwall; Foster with 33 points off the bench

SHAWNEE, OKLA. — In their first Sunday afternoon home game of the season, the Potawatomi Fire delighted their fans with a commanding performance against the Rockwall 7ers, winning 109-82. The Fire led by six after one quarter (25-19) and by 13 at the half before the 7ers closed the gap early in the third quarter….

April 2, 2022

In statement game, Potawatomi Fire control rival Enid Outlaws with 113-91 road victory

ENID, OKLA. — After two close losses to their new in-state rival earlier this season, including a four-point loss one week ago, the Potawatomi Fire “came to play” on Friday night. The Fire controlled the Enid Outlaws, pulling away from the home team with strong second and third quarters, en route to a statement…

Anthony Allen

March 27, 2022

Fire respond to Friday loss with convincing win over Little Rock; Munson posts second straight triple-double

SHAWNEE, OKLA. — Following a narrow loss to their in-state rivals the previous night, the Potawatomi Fire responded with a vengeance on Saturday. The Fire jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter against the Little Rock Lightning, saw the visitors cut into the deficit by the half before the Fire burned…

Anthony Allen

March 26, 2022

Fire fall to Outlaws in close battle despite triple-double from POTW Deshawn Munson

SHAWNEE, OKLA. — Despite a triple-double from TBL’s reigning Player of the Week Deshawn Munson, the second time around was unfortunately much like the first for the Potawatomi Fire versus their in-state rivals, the Enid Outlaws. A close, intensely-fought battle with some curious decisions late and missed opportunities at the foul line, resulted in…

Anthony Allen

March 21, 2022

Fire celebrate historic home opener with 30-point win over Little Rock

SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA — One of TBL’s newest and hottest franchises gave their new fans a great show in their first-ever home game. Between the atmosphere and production, to the Fire Girls and Mo the Fire Wolf plus a hometown hero in attendance, fans were pumped by the experience. And most importantly, the Potawatomi Fire…

Anthony Allen

March 19, 2022

Fire head home with thrilling 110-108 win over Shreveport, improving to 4-1 overall

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA — The Potawatomi Fire capped off their season-opening five-game road stretch with a thrilling 110-108 victory over the Shreveport Mavericks, earning the Fire’s fourth win in five tries. In a tense and sometimes heated contest, the Fire rallied back from as much as 12 points down to leave with the victory. After trailing…

Anthony Allen

March 13, 2022

Fire rebound from first loss, top Rockwall 108-92 for third win

MESQUITE, TEXAS — Following their first loss Friday, the Potawatomi Fire responded in their first back-to-back of the season with a solid 108-92 win over the Rockwall 7ers. The Fire turned an early deficit of 13 points in the second quarter into a six-point edge at the half (46-40). A strong 33-point third quarter…

Anthony Allen

March 12, 2022

Enid Outlaws outlast Potawatomi, handing Fire first loss

ENID, OKLAHOMA — A closely contested and heated game between Oklahoma’s two The Basketball League (and likely rival) franchises went the way of the defending champion Outlaws, as the Potawatomi Fire fell to the Enid Outlaws, 97-91. The game was not without controversy, however, as Fire head coach Derrick Rowland was ejected with two quick…

Anthony Allen

March 10, 2022

Potawatomi Fire torches Lightning for second straight win

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — It was game #2, win #2 for the new Potawatomi Fire, as they torched the Little Rock Lightning 112-91 on Sunday afternoon at the Jack Stephens Center on the campus of Arkansas-Little Rock. Fire starting point guard Deshawn Munson (East St. Louis, Ill. / Harris-Stowe) had a monster game, scoring…

Anthony Allen

March 9, 2022

Potawatomi Fire earn wire-to-wire victory in first ever TBL game at Rockwall

ROYSE CITY, TEXAS — On a Friday night in early March, the Potawatomi Fire were ignited in their first-ever game, notching a 112-104 win over the Rockwall 7ers. Deon Lyle led the Fire with 24 points including five three-pointers made. The Fire jumped on top early, scoring the game’s first eight points, and led…

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