The second half had barely started when Ryan got subbed out—just four minutes in.
Roares were up by over 40, after all.
Still, in those brief minutes, Ryan quietly added 4 more points and 2 rebounds—bringing him to 18 and 12 on the night.
Oh, right. And 7 assists.
Meanwhile, Axton, determined to salvage some pride, played the entire third quarter. With Roares easing off the gas, he managed to claw back a bit of the deficit.
End of the third: Boulders took the quarter 30–22.
But overall? Still a 30-point blowout. 105–75.
Garbage time had arrived.
Boulders waved the white flag early, emptying their bench and sending in the deepest reserves they had—guys whose jerseys still had fold lines.
As for Roares? No surprises there: "The Garbage Time Big Four"—DeShawn, Brent, Jalen, and Omar—trotted out, joined by—yep—Ryan.
