BNXT League Finals: Landstede Hammers Dominate Game 1 Against ZZ Leiden

The BNXT League Finals are underway, and Landstede Hammers wasted no time making a statement. On June 3, 2026, the Hammers dismantled ZZ Leiden by 18 points in Game 1, setting a firm foundation for the championship series. It was a collective effort from Landstede, but two names stood out above the rest.

Van Der Vuurst de Vries and Thomas Power the Hammers

Boyd Van Der Vuurst de Vries was the engine of the Hammers’ offense, finishing with a game-high 23 points and 6 rebounds in 33 minutes. Efficient and assertive throughout, the Dutch guard gave Leiden’s defense no answers. Right alongside him, former Butler University forward Jalen Thomas delivered a commanding two-way performance — 16 points and 9 rebounds in just 27 minutes — controlling the paint and limiting Leiden’s interior options.

The depth behind those two was equally impressive. Nelson Ellis Haskin contributed 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Leon Anthony Williams added 11 points and 6 assists in only 21 minutes off the bench. Troy Drake Dobbs rounded out the balanced attack with 7 points and 6 assists, underlining just how difficult Landstede is to guard when multiple players are making plays.

Leiden’s Offense Falls Short Despite Scott-Grayson’s Effort

ZZ Leiden’s best weapon was Tyreek Scott-Grayson, the 1.95m guard who played college basketball at Old Dominion University. He finished with a team-high 21 points and 4 rebounds in 29 minutes, providing Leiden’s most consistent offensive threat. Javian McCollum added 17 points and 3 assists, giving the Leiden backcourt some firepower, but the rest of the roster struggled to contribute meaningfully.

Tyreek Scott-Grayson vs Jalen Thomas — comparaison

Nate Roberts chipped in 11 points, while Sam Huurman and Dimitri Maconda managed 8 and 7 points respectively. The problem for Leiden was that beyond Scott-Grayson and McCollum, the offense stalled. Holding a team to 68 points in a Finals game is a significant defensive achievement, and Landstede executed that task with discipline and consistency.

The 18-point margin tells a clear story: the Hammers controlled the tempo, protected the paint, and never allowed Leiden to build momentum. With home-court advantage and a balanced roster firing on all cylinders, Landstede enters Game 2 in a position of strength. Leiden will need to find answers — particularly on the offensive end — if they hope to claw back into this series.