On the brightest side

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02-10-2016, 08:51 PM
mcwman

On the brightest side

Did I see MU had only something like 5 turnovers in 2nd half and 2 overtimes?
02-10-2016, 08:58 PM
IrwinFletcher

Homer said it was 6. Pretty impressive.
02-10-2016, 09:08 PM
MKE_GoldenEagleFan

That's crazy considering how many times we tried to hand them the game in the closing minutes of OT's and regulation
02-10-2016, 09:09 PM
pbiflyer

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Originally Posted by MKE_GoldenEagleFan

That's crazy considering how many times we tried to hand them the game in the closing minutes of OT's and regulation

They did seem to happen at the most inopportune times. Was Henry fumbling the Providence rebound out of bounds considered one of them?
02-10-2016, 09:11 PM
TedBaxter

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Originally Posted by pbiflyer

They did seem to happen at the most inopportune times. Was Henry fumbling the Providence rebound out of bounds considered one of them?

That was Fischer.
02-10-2016, 09:21 PM
Markedman

That isn't going to be a turnover.....counts as a team rebound because Luke never really had possession.

Same result though.

Really liked the way Traci played....and JJ too for the most part. Both were aggressive and played tough.

JJ had too many mental lapses In the zone though.....and never should have tried for that steal late.
02-10-2016, 09:26 PM
AbovetheRim

How about this? I believe JJJ is now the leading 3Pt shooter on the team by %. Who would have thought that to be possible?
02-10-2016, 09:36 PM
MUAlphaBangura

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Originally Posted by Markedman

That isn't going to be a turnover.....counts as a team rebound because Luke never really had possession.

Same result though.

Really liked the way Traci played....and JJ too for the most part. Both were aggressive and played tough.

JJ had too many mental lapses In the zone though.....and never should have tried for that steal late.

You will never be able to convince me that JJ is tough. Until he gets on the ground going after balls(which he had a chance to do tonight),actually blocks out on D and is stronger with the ball, he will not have the word tough used to describe him. That said, I thought he was great tonight getting into the lane. And how big were his stones taking and making that three in OT. Love his confidence right now. Becoming somebody that can be counted on regularly, which is huge.
02-10-2016, 10:48 PM
warriorfan4life

The staff has made JJ into a very nice offensive player. I would love it if they could invest that same time this offseason into making him a good defensive player, as the raw tools are there. If he could become a plus-defender, JJ could make a lot of money playing this game.
02-10-2016, 11:02 PM
WindyCityGoldenEagle

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Originally Posted by warriorfan4life

The staff has made JJ into a very nice offensive player. I would love it if they could invest that same time this offseason into making him a good defensive player, as the raw tools are there. If he could become a plus-defender, JJ could make a lot of money playing this game.

Not sure if you were referencing this - but the staff has also made a concerted effort of getting him on the left wing where he can attack the middle of the floor with his right hand. He's real tough to stop from that spot. I love the little 5-6 foot stop, pull up one hander he's developed as well.

I LOVE Cheatham's attack mentality but if could develop this lil stop and pull up or stop/pivot/one hander like JJ he could be an absolute stud on the wing.
02-10-2016, 11:07 PM
warriorfan4life

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Originally Posted by WindyCityGoldenEagle

Not sure if you were referencing this - but the staff has also made a concerted effort of getting him on the left wing where he can attack the middle of the floor with his right hand. He's real tough to stop from that spot. I love the little 5-6 foot stop, pull up one hander he's developed as well.

I LOVE Cheatham's attack mentality but if could develop this lil stop and pull up or stop/pivot/one hander like JJ he could be an absolute stud on the wing.

I was referencing more of them getting JJ to play under control and greatly improving his perimeter shot, but that is also an excellent observation. He is best driving from that spot and sitting in the corner for the kick out three pointer.
02-11-2016, 11:08 AM
Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

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Originally Posted by warriorfan4life

I was referencing more of them getting JJ to play under control and greatly improving his perimeter shot, but that is also an excellent observation. He is best driving from that spot and sitting in the corner for the kick out three pointer.

JJ is so much better at picking his shots. His pull ups last night were awesome. In the past he would so often just jack a three or drive out of control. His game is so much smoother and smarter. I wondered if he would ever really develop. If this keeps up he could be really special next year.
02-11-2016, 11:39 AM
Markedman

My favorite Jj play last night was sticking his nose in there and getting a tough(I understand others don't agree) offensive rebound among the trees and then instead of forcing up a contested shot(like he would have in years past) he fires it out to a wide open Traci Carter for a big 3 pointer.
02-11-2016, 12:34 PM
MUFLA

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Originally Posted by WindyCityGoldenEagle

Not sure if you were referencing this - but the staff has also made a concerted effort of getting him on the left wing where he can attack the middle of the floor with his right hand. He's real tough to stop from that spot. I love the little 5-6 foot stop, pull up one hander he's developed as well.

I LOVE Cheatham's attack mentality but if could develop this lil stop and pull up or stop/pivot/one hander like JJ he could be an absolute stud on the wing.

I think HC's been putting in the work on the pull up. I'm sure next year we'll see it and more improvement. I had discussion with a local guy who knows him about a pump fake. Would love to see that too, but don't know if that is being worked on
02-11-2016, 02:39 PM
Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

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Originally Posted by Markedman

My favorite Jj play last night was sticking his nose in there and getting a tough(I understand others don't agree) offensive rebound among the trees and then instead of forcing up a contested shot(like he would have in years past) he fires it out to a wide open Traci Carter for a big 3 pointer.

That play was awesome. Really showed the growth of JJ as a player. I pointed that one out to my neighbor, another example of JJ making the right play. For me, he was our MVP last night. Every time we needed a play, he made something happen. I know Henry had the monster line, but JJ was just clutch beyond belief. Such a radical change from the kid who looked lost last year.
02-11-2016, 08:18 PM
pbiflyer

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Originally Posted by Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

That play was awesome. Really showed the growth of JJ as a player. I pointed that one out to my neighbor, another example of JJ making the right play. For me, he was our MVP last night. Every time we needed a play, he made something happen. I know Henry had the monster line, but JJ was just clutch beyond belief. Such a radical change from the kid who looked lost last year.

The replay from under the basket was a really good angle. You could see JJ's thought process. He looks up and thinks "No way" then turns to see a wide open Carter and fires the ball to him. He also seemed to get in position for the rebound as well.