Metropolis – A seemingly routine championship game between the Metropolis Blues and the River City Raptors descended into chaos last night following an unprecedented performance by Blues’ center, Eddie Montgomery. Montgomery, known for his quiet demeanor on the court, unleashed a prolonged and dramatically off-key rendition of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” during the second quarter, sending shockwaves through the arena and reverberating throughout the city.

The incident began innocently enough. The Blues were trailing by six points, and the team’s coach, Silas “The Hammer” Harding, attempted a motivational speech. Montgomery, visibly agitated, reportedly stepped forward and, without prompting, launched into a full-throated, and frankly, painful, interpretation of the classic anthem. The performance, lasting nearly 45 seconds, was punctuated by missed notes, strained vocals, and a noticeable lack of rhythm.

“Honestly, I thought he was going to spontaneously combust,” said veteran Raptors guard, Marcus “The Cyclone” Riley, speaking to reporters after the game. “It was… intense. Like a sonic boom of bad decisions.”

The immediate aftermath was pandemonium. The Blues’ own bench erupted in nervous laughter, while the Raptors players appeared genuinely bewildered. Harding, visibly flustered, attempted to regain control of the situation, shouting instructions from the sidelines, but his efforts were largely ignored. The Blues conceded a technical foul, and the Raptors capitalized with a quick three-pointer, extending their lead to 12 points.

Following the game, Harding issued a brief statement, stating, “Eddie’s… passionate. He’s a good player, but sometimes his emotions get the better of him. We’re working on channeling that energy into more productive avenues.”

Sources within the Blues organization suggest Montgomery’s outburst may stem from a recent dispute with teammate, “Lightning” Lewis, over playing time. Lewis, known for his sharp wit, was overheard remarking, “Maybe if he’d practiced a little less and listened to the music a bit more, things would be different.”

The incident has sparked widespread debate amongst fans and analysts alike. Some are calling for Montgomery to be disciplined, while others are viewing it as a bizarre, yet strangely compelling, moment in Blues’ history. The long-term ramifications of “Bluesanity” remain to be seen, but one thing is certain: Metropolis will be talking about this performance for a long time to come.