Bronto searches for his first assist but is ruled for an offensive foul early, setting a cautious tone for his scoring and playmaking in a tense opener.

The clash shifts focus to Williams and Brown, with Brown intensifying on defense and Williams caught in the physical mix, hinting at a Celtic-led tempo that could boost defensive stats and secondary scoring.

Kev Spencer signals the grind-it-out approach, positioning for a surge of late-quarter action and creating opportunities for quicker passes and drives that can pad fantasy lines for multiple players.