Swagger

Aight, I'ma walk from here.

Me too.

I'm gonna Lyft.

I'm rolling with you, right?

-Yeah. -All right.

Hey, wait.

-All right, Mus. We out. -All right. Bet.

Two first responders have tested positive for the virus:

a police officer, and a member of the Baltimore Fire Department.

As of right now, we feel that there's nothing to worry about.

Hey, boys.

…in quarantine and are well cared for.

Our departments are confident that…

Hey, Mom. Hey, Dad.

Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy.

Hi, Phil. Hey.

Drew, what happened to your face?

It's nothing. It's just--

-Got a little rough in practice tonight. -Yeah.

Phil caught you with one of his legendary swinging elbows, huh?

Yeah, I got him pretty good.

But I hope it's okay if I stay the night again.

Your parents are fine with it?

Yeah. My dad's working late tonight,

but he wants to try to call you in the morning.

-You're welcome. Let me get ice for your… -Thank you.

cheek.

Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious di--

Hey, man. You okay?

No, man, I'm not.

What did your parents say?

I told them we were playing two on two on the blacktop by Jace's house

and I caught Phil's elbow.

Man, why does it always have to be me?

What the hell do we do? I'm kinda freaking out right now.

Yeah, I know. Me too.

It's gonna be fine.

How do you know? Someone easily could have seen it.

I gotta get outta here.

Wait, Musa, come on.

No, man. I can't talk.

-Bro, where you going? -Bro.

What does he mean, he's gotta get outta here?

He's probably just nervous.

I mean, we all are.

Why did you hit that man like that?

It looked like you were never gonna stop.

I didn't want his ass to get up.

Ever?

He was hurting one of Jace's friends.

That's all I know. And we a family, right?

Yeah.

So, we had to have his back.

But who the hell was that?

I heard ol' boy got molly whopped for cheating with his side piece.

He was on the ground begging for his life. I heard they all had on masks.

Maybe they didn't want him to get the coronavirus.

-Who y'all talking about? -Warrick, your coach. I thought you heard.

-Wait, what? -Yeah, girl.

I can't believe they took down a whole-ass coach.

He's a legend. Three of his former players made it to the WNBA.

For real. They beat him so bad,

they gave a new meaning to bent out of shape.

You okay?

Yeah. I'm good.

Yo, Jace. Wait up.

You hear about the attack?

-I might've. -You might have what?

Look, I gotta get to class.

Jace, do you know something about this?

Look, I did it.

Coach Warrick. I handled him.

Who else was there?

It doesn't matter.

It does matter. I told you not to say anything.

And I said I wouldn't say anything.

I didn't say I wouldn't do anything.

Ike. Ike!

Hey, Lewis is running a little bit late.

I'ma need you back on the floor until he gets in.

It's not really my problem, Sheila. I got a game to get to.

Well, it is now.

Isaac, this is not a request.

Like that?

You'll get overtime.

Your friend still coming to my Holly Ann color consultation tomorrow?

Yeah, she's coming. And she's bringing her daughter.

-I'll make sure they're on time. -You know the deal.

The district manager is gonna be there,

and this will be the biggest class I've ever done.

Girl, you moving up.

And you walking fast as hell.

I gotta get to my son's game.

He's got some prep school coaches coming to watch him ball out.

-Hey y'all. -Hey.

Let's see. Tasha.

-Thank you. -Here you go.

-Tyrone, your facial kit. -Yes. Right on time. Damn.

-Jasmine, here's yours. -Thank you.

-Titi, here's your order. -Thanks.

Okay, I gotta run. I'll see you later, girls.

All right, bye.

Man, where is he?

I don't know.

Fellas, bring it in.

Yo, listen up. I need y'all's focus. All right?

Yes, sir.

Aight. Coach Ike got held up at work, but he'll be here in a few,

so just make sure you're on point, all right?

Musa's on a plane to California with his mom.

His grandfather's in the hospital. They're going out to help his grandmother.

Is the grandfather gonna be all right?

Inshallah. He will.

He's got the coronavirus.

When is Musa coming back?

We're not sure.

But in terms of this game,

Jace, Nick, you're splitting point guard duty today.

Bet.

Okay.

One more thing. Police are investigating an attack on Coach Warrick.

He coaches girls basketball.

Now, if any of you hear anything that can aid in that investigation,

I need you to tell me, or Coach Ike, or Coach Meg. Clear?

Yes, Coach.

All right. All right. Come on. Let's go. Let's get it. Be ready in three.

What the hell are you doing?

Studying Vince's tendencies.

Okay, but why?

I learn different from everybody else. So, it's easy for me to memorize things.

I know one of your tendencies too.

Oh, yeah? What is it?

Anytime you go one-on-one from the left,

cross over twice and then attack the lane, or do a step-back three.

-I do? Damn. -Yeah.

Maybe I need to add to my bag.

I'm not trying to go to jail, man.

We're good. Aight?

-Just act normal. -You ready to tell us what this is about?

Hey, we hoopin' today, or you gonna stand around talking shit?

Hey man, I know we got off on the wrong foot.

That's my bad. You like comic books?

Yeah, I guess so.

Cool. And just so we're clear, I'm Batman.

Play your role, Robin.

Yeah.

I'm just now leaving. I'll be there as quick as I can.

This sucks.

Yeah. Who are you telling?

You know what else sucks?

Ever since Royale's dad's been helping out Nick and his mom,

we're on our own with a few other outstanding bills.

Bills? What bills?

Upcoming tournament fees. We still owe money on our uniforms.

Might have to defer our salaries for the week.

Damn.

Fine. That's fine.

Looks like you're not the only one running late.

-Sup? -How you doing, my man?

There's hardly anyone here.

They're just waiting for me to make my grand entrance.

Glad you cleared that up.

-Hello. Hey. -Hey.

-Hey. How are you? -I'm good, thank you.

So, I'm planning on taking Hope Hill Academy to elite status.

From what I hear, your son could really help us out.

But we both know Westgate Prep, perfect fit for Jace.

Gentlemen, my son and I have the highest respect for both programs.

-I look forward to future conversations. -Sure.

-We supposed to hit elbows now. -Yeah.

Yo, this is crazy.

He got it too?

Let me see.

That's my boy. Good job. Let's hustle.

Here!

Move! Move!

Come on, y'all, look alive!

Nicolás!

-Bro, give me the ball. Give me the ball. -Give me it.

Slow it down! Slow it down!

Yo, take it all the way!

Damn.

You can't dream of having hops like that.

Come on, Drew!

Where the hell is our heads at? Come on! Lock in!

Offensive foul.

Yo! Ref!

Royale, Sidney.

Ricky, get in.

Let's go. Show up!

Drew! Phil! Jace!

Yeah!

Dropping dimes, son! Good finish, Nick!

You and me both.

So glad you could join us today, Coach.

Was that the new offense you were telling me about?

New offense doesn't account for three of our starters having off games

and us not having our point guard.

It's your job to account for that.

So, I account for Jace missing dunks?