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Post by vv83 on Apr 24, 2015 11:29:35 GMT -5
Not to keep digging at an old wound - but the guy who really killed us vs. Davidson was their point guard, Jason Richards. Curry did not really get going until well into the second half. Richards created most of their points up to that stage of the game, scoring and passing. And Richards continued to kill our guards off the dribble down to the bitter end. Richards scored 20, with 5 assists, and played all 40 minutes.
If you really want to tear your hair out - looking at the box score, Davidson shot 39%, we shot 64%. But we had 20 turnovers (many of questionable offensive foul calls), Davidson had only 4. OK, enough hitting myself in the head with those painful memories. Time to get excited to watch Otto build on his excellent playoff performance!
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Post by Ranch Dressing on Apr 24, 2015 13:05:00 GMT -5
Each costly turnover in the final 8-10 minutes that contributed to the evaporating lead was like watching a death by a thousand cuts. One of the more painful losses ever.
After that game, I think the Board ranked the most painful losses ever and Davidson was right near the top. There was probably universal acceptance that Iowa 1980, UNC 1982, and Nova 1985 were the top 3. Davidson 2008, Duke 1989, UConn 1996 (BE Final) are among the next most painful in my mind. That said, I enjoy watching Curry play tremendously. What a great great player.
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Post by hoyainspirit on Apr 24, 2015 14:01:41 GMT -5
Each costly turnover in the final 8-10 minutes that contributed to the evaporating lead was like watching a death by a thousand cuts. One of the more painful losses ever. After that game, I think the Board ranked the most painful losses ever and Davidson was right near the top. There was probably universal acceptance that Iowa 1980, UNC 1982, and Nova 1985 were the top 3. Davidson 2008, Duke 1989, UConn 1996 (BE Final) are among the next most painful in my mind. That said, I enjoy watching Curry play tremendously. What a great great player. Except when he plays the Pelicans, one of the few NBA teams I actually like.
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Post by rockhoya on Apr 24, 2015 21:36:20 GMT -5
Otto just hit back to back threes in a one possession game with 2-3 mins left in the 4th...Pierce just followed it up with one of his own. Dagger.
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Post by gutuna on Apr 24, 2015 21:48:27 GMT -5
Otto just hit back to back threes in a one possession game with 2-3 mins left in the 4th...Pierce just followed it up with one of his own. Dagger. This post season Otto is definitely performing like a lottery pick...
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Post by Buckets on Apr 24, 2015 21:50:22 GMT -5
Otto with about 12 seconds left on the shot clock: t.co/7sFHPqVrq8david_C_Steele: This guy on the Wizards reminds me of this super young kid that used to play at Georgetown, Otto Porter I think it was.
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 24, 2015 21:54:37 GMT -5
Otto just hit back to back threes in a one possession game with 2-3 mins left in the 4th...Pierce just followed it up with one of his own. Dagger. His first 3 put the Wiz up for good after it was tied at 88, IIRC.
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Post by tashoya on Apr 24, 2015 22:09:43 GMT -5
Strange what will happen when you let a talented guy get some guaranteed minutes. He's what he always has been and has adjusted to the faster pace. He's only going to continue to get better. His 2 3's were huge at the time. Of course, only to be crapped on by Wall dribbling out and shooting a 34' 3 without a legit pass to anyone and then Pierce doing Pierce things for which almost everyone both hates him and respects him. That wasted possession after Otto's second three, Otto deserved the ball. If he hits a third 3 there, the game changes dramatically and Otto's confidence skyrockets because the game would have been, for all intents and purposes, over. Instead, Wall dribbles out the shot clock and jacks a stupid shot. The Wiz still do much of that bone-headed crap. That said, I was happy to see Otto knock down big, big shots in the 4th. The fact that the commentators sounded surprised is very telling.
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Post by lichoya68 on Apr 24, 2015 22:14:19 GMT -5
otto oh my wowowoowowowowowowowowowowowwowowowowo play him and hes deadly great d three critical threes block oh my
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Post by Nevada Hoya on Apr 24, 2015 22:38:22 GMT -5
Otto +17, more than twice that stat of anybody else.
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Post by hoyainla on Apr 24, 2015 23:15:12 GMT -5
Otto +17, more than twice that stat of anybody else. +/- isn't a perfect stay but this is the second game in a row he has led the team in that stat.
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Post by grandmahoya on Apr 24, 2015 23:17:04 GMT -5
Paul Pierce said of Otto, "He's growing up before our eyes." So true, and so exciting to watch.
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Post by zxhoya on Apr 25, 2015 1:19:29 GMT -5
Strange what will happen when you let a talented guy get some guaranteed minutes. He's what he always has been and has adjusted to the faster pace. He's only going to continue to get better. His 2 3's were huge at the time. Of course, only to be crapped on by Wall dribbling out and shooting a 34' 3 without a legit pass to anyone and then Pierce doing Pierce things for which almost everyone both hates him and respects him. That wasted possession after Otto's second three, Otto deserved the ball. If he hits a third 3 there, the game changes dramatically and Otto's confidence skyrockets because the game would have been, for all intents and purposes, over. Instead, Wall dribbles out the shot clock and jacks a stupid shot. The Wiz still do much of that bone-headed crap. That said, I was happy to see Otto knock down big, big shots in the 4th. The fact that the commentators sounded surprised is very telling. John Wall sucks. The Wizards should just get rid of him and then Otto can take all the shots all the time becoming the greatest player in NBA history. John is a 24 year old piece of clay getting better all the time and is the franchise. I think he's good for Otto's career and with Beal, could be a serious trio in the coming years but time is needed.
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 25, 2015 7:54:14 GMT -5
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Post by tashoya on Apr 25, 2015 7:58:26 GMT -5
Strange what will happen when you let a talented guy get some guaranteed minutes. He's what he always has been and has adjusted to the faster pace. He's only going to continue to get better. His 2 3's were huge at the time. Of course, only to be crapped on by Wall dribbling out and shooting a 34' 3 without a legit pass to anyone and then Pierce doing Pierce things for which almost everyone both hates him and respects him. That wasted possession after Otto's second three, Otto deserved the ball. If he hits a third 3 there, the game changes dramatically and Otto's confidence skyrockets because the game would have been, for all intents and purposes, over. Instead, Wall dribbles out the shot clock and jacks a stupid shot. The Wiz still do much of that bone-headed crap. That said, I was happy to see Otto knock down big, big shots in the 4th. The fact that the commentators sounded surprised is very telling. John Wall sucks. The Wizards should just get rid of him and then Otto can take all the shots all the time becoming the greatest player in NBA history. John is a 24 year old piece of clay getting better all the time and is the franchise. I think he's good for Otto's career and with Beal, could be a serious trio in the coming years but time is needed. Odd comment. I didn't even hint that Wall sucks. Only that it was a horrible possession and shot. He does that a lot actually. He's been in the league long enough to not have possessions like the one I referenced.
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Post by drquigley on Apr 25, 2015 9:50:07 GMT -5
Wall cost me $200 in an NCAA pool a few years ago when he went into one of his shooting funks. I believe it was against W. Va. I've been leery of him ever since.
Regarding Otto. Forget the 3's. Watching him the last 3 games reminded me of how great he was on D and how he always seemed to be in position to get a crucial defensive rebound. We haven't had anyone like him since.
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Post by grandmahoya on Apr 25, 2015 10:38:02 GMT -5
Strange what will happen when you let a talented guy get some guaranteed minutes. He's what he always has been and has adjusted to the faster pace. He's only going to continue to get better. His 2 3's were huge at the time. Of course, only to be crapped on by Wall dribbling out and shooting a 34' 3 without a legit pass to anyone and then Pierce doing Pierce things for which almost everyone both hates him and respects him. That wasted possession after Otto's second three, Otto deserved the ball. If he hits a third 3 there, the game changes dramatically and Otto's confidence skyrockets because the game would have been, for all intents and purposes, over. Instead, Wall dribbles out the shot clock and jacks a stupid shot. The Wiz still do much of that bone-headed crap. That said, I was happy to see Otto knock down big, big shots in the 4th. The fact that the commentators sounded surprised is very telling. I see your point Tas, but there is a pecking order on this team and others. Wall and Pierce are going to take and get credit for those game winning / game changing shots. We know Otto's threes were key, but he'll have to wait his turn. He's certainly a crowd favorite and his day will come. Maybe a lot sooner than anyone thinks.
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Post by rockhoya on Apr 25, 2015 11:27:37 GMT -5
John Wall sucks. The Wizards should just get rid of him and then Otto can take all the shots all the time becoming the greatest player in NBA history. John is a 24 year old piece of clay getting better all the time and is the franchise. I think he's good for Otto's career and with Beal, could be a serious trio in the coming years but time is needed. Odd comment. I didn't even hint that Wall sucks. Only that it was a horrible possession and shot. He does that a lot actually. He's been in the league long enough to not have possessions like the one I referenced. You're up 10 in the 4th and you're the franchise player you can take at least one bad shot, imo. He was much more concerned with milking the clock than actually scoring.
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Post by hoyamonarch on Apr 25, 2015 13:34:37 GMT -5
I have to really disagree that Wall has a lot of bad possessions. Sure, that was one, but he does a good job of managing the offense and getting decent looks.
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Post by kchoya on Apr 25, 2015 13:52:18 GMT -5
Wall cost me $200 in an NCAA pool a few years ago when he went into one of his shooting funks. I believe it was against W. Va. I've been leery of him ever since. Regarding Otto. Forget the 3's. Watching him the last 3 games reminded me of how great he was on D and how he always seemed to be in position to get a crucial defensive rebound. We haven't had anyone like him since. You mean in the two seasons since Otto last played at GU, we haven't had a player worthy of the the #3 pick? I agree.
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