What SaungHninPwint needs to change/do
1. Rebound better
SHP won the game with a rebound deflict of 13 and giving up 17 offensive boards to Flyer Sonic. If SHP continues this and Sonic gives SHP less free throws then SHP will find themselves in trouble. Controlling the boards is key to prevent easy baskets or another chance for Flyer Sonic to catch up or extend the lead. Racimir Opoka needs to stop getting pushed around by LAW and start being more physical in boxing out and fighting for his rebound. Giving up 24rebs, 9 of them offensive is unacceptable for someone of Opoka's calibre. In fact rebounding should also be a team effort. Everyone from G to C should make sure they box out their man sufficiently and rebound the ball.
2. Move the ball around.
SHP only tallied 10 assists in game 1. Though Flyer Sonic has 3 more it's obvious that not moving the ball around doesn't seem to work that well for SHP (team 35% FG). Xosé Barro leads the team with only 4 assists. Moving the ball will help the team find the open man instead of shooting a contested shot. Flyer Sonic plays pretty good defense and with superior rebounding SHP will have much less shot attempts which will hurt the team. Barro and Saglovic should stop their spot up jumpshot and look out for open teammates when driving into the lane and forcing Sonic's defense to collapse. Xiaochong, who is likely to be doubled, can pass to the guy who's left open.
3. Give Joe-Max Phillips more playtime
Liad Saglovic's shooting slump hasn't gone away (cheer if you're a Sonic fan, give a horror face if you're a SHP fan) yet. Right now he's shooting 28% (17-63) from the field. Of cause even when shooting poorly Flyer Sonic will not dare leave him open but with weaker rebounding, Saglovic's poor shooting means giving up possessions to Flyer Sonic. And such high minutes per game will wear off Saglovic giving him less chances to step out of the slump. Joe-Max Philips only played 5mins shooting 1-3 last game. SHP can play Philips more giving Saglovic more time to rest up if facing another cold shooting night then when well rested maybe Saglovic will start hitting shots. Philips can be played especially if Ricaredo Potol is in foul trouble once again and Sonic reserve GÂ Higinio Villalva steps on court. Even if Potol is on the court, he still passes up shots/can't shoot well, Philips should be more than well enough to handle Potol giving Saglovic a much needed in game rest.
Last edited by big_boss_will at 8/15/2012 11:28:39 AM