Big win to take a firm hold on 2nd - we are now a game and PD clear with 1 game left.
1. The team got off to a slow start, losing the first quarter by a point. We were struggling to contain their inside game, with their starting bigs combining for 10 points, with only 1 missed shot between them. On our end, the Jackson Mansfield medal leader Shishaev got off to a slow start, going 0-2 in the quarter, while Makurkar lead all scorers in his 2nd NT game.
2. Shishaev's night got worse, as he suffered a hard hit early in the 2nd quarter, and did not return. Betting was suspended on the medals, but Shishaev appeared to be ok after the game. The 2nd quarter was more of the same, as Park had his way with us inside. However, our offense clicked into gear, and we entered the half with a narrow lead.
3. Our offense was sort of alright in the third quarter. Here's some stats: 21-31 from the field. 6 of 8 from beyond the arc. Toss in a couple of made FTs, and what do you get? a 50 point quarter. 50. Not bad. We completely blew the game apart, taking a 29 point lead into the final break. Riemers and Scoggins tossed in 10 points, Deagas had 8, and Faletoese and Walker 7 a piece. Not bad.
4. With the Korean star performer of the night, Park, fouling out early in the 4th, we continued on our merry way with another 41 points, while restricting Korea to 15, to win by 55 points. We won the last half by 50. Faletoese had a big last quarter with 10 points, while Degas caught fire late to get 9 points for the quarter.
5. Where was the game won and lost? Well, we scored 91 points in the last half. That probably will win you most games.
Ooooon to the votes
Darby Walters Medal
3. Steve Riemers. Riemers was massive tonight, picking up the slack after Shishaev was injured. He was particularly big in the 3rd quarter, which set the game up for us. But in addition to his 20 points, his playmaking was a highlight all night - ending with 8 assists.
2. Emori Faletoese. Just kept going all night, making 12 of his 17 FG attempts. Also notched up 4 assists from the SF position. Would have been a 3 vote performance in most other games this season.
1. Dylan Scoggins. Big men aren't supposed to go 8-10 in a RnG offense, but big Dylan found a way to get it done tonight. His 4 assists for a PF were also pleasing.
Honourable mention - The whole god damned team. Except Anderson. And Hadley. And Shishaev. But everyone else scored like mad.
Leaderboard
10 - Dylan Scoggins
8 - Leigh Reiffel; Vladimir Shishaev
6 - Darren Lonergan; Keith Anderson
5 - Scott Schnieder
3 - Brent Degas; Lionel Walker; Steve Riemers
2 - Burl Barth; Thad Hadley; Emori Faletoese
1 - Jone Bogan
Rudolph Radford Medal
3. Scott Schnieder. Did the job on the glass, and kept the opposing centres reasonably quiet given we were facing an inside offense.
2. Steve Riemers. Did the job on the opposing SG, forcing to take 15 shots, of which he only hit 3. Also had a steal, but it would be nice to see him hit the boards.
1. Emori Faletoese. Did a nice job on the defensive boards for a SF, kept the opposing SF quiet, and nabbed a steal as well. Did all he needed to do.
Leaderboard
12. Scott Schnieder
10. Vladimir Shishaev
6. Emori Faletoese
5. Lionel Walker
4. Brent Degas; Keith Anderson
3. Darren Lonergan; Leigh Reiffel; Dylan Scoggins
2. Brent Degas; Steve Riemers
Last edited by mllama at 6/23/2014 9:15:52 AM