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Post by the_way on Apr 4, 2021 20:32:49 GMT -5
Plenty. I wasn't really thinking about the shooting percentages given that shooting percentage is only one facet of the game. I don't think there is a greatest game. There just are too many great games played. It was a good game. UCLA has played tough throughout the tournament. Shooting percentages, turnovers, lead changes, assists and just overall execution plus the caliber of the players was amazing. Been watching college ball for 65 years. Never felt, while watching a game, "this game is amazing". It was a good game, no doubt. I was kind of disappointed that Suggs hit the game winner. I was looking forward to another overtime. lol
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Post by the_way on Apr 4, 2021 21:33:04 GMT -5
Great women's final. Arizona is one scrappy bunch. So tenacious on the defensive end. Reminded me of some of JT2's later teams that couldn't shoot but could create points off of turnovers and good defense. They almost pulled it off at the end. Stanford is a deep team. Russel Wilson's sister plays for Stanford.
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 4, 2021 21:49:33 GMT -5
Great women's final. Arizona is one scrappy bunch. So tenacious on the defensive end. Reminded me of some of JT2's later teams that couldn't shoot but could create points off of turnovers and good defense. They almost pulled it off at the end. Stanford is a deep team. Russel Wilson's sister plays for Stanford. Nicole Auerbach is not wrong:
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Post by the_way on Apr 4, 2021 22:12:00 GMT -5
Great women's final. Arizona is one scrappy bunch. So tenacious on the defensive end. Reminded me of some of JT2's later teams that couldn't shoot but could create points off of turnovers and good defense. They almost pulled it off at the end. Stanford is a deep team. Russel Wilson's sister plays for Stanford. Nicole Auerbach is not wrong: Stanford's was puzzling, but understandable. Yes, a shot-clock violation with all those options on offense. They had the talent and height to get something. However, I think they were afraid to do anything because Arizona kept forcing turnovers with their stifling defense. I think they were willing to live with the shot-clock expiring, worst case scenario. Just don't get a turnover. Arizona really had no answer offensively other than pts off of turnovers or McDonald. Everybody knew she was getting the last shot. They got the last shot with her despite being tripled team. Wasn't the greatest look (credit to Stanford), but got it up nonetheless.
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Post by professorhoya on Apr 5, 2021 7:51:00 GMT -5
This could be a really tough game for Gonzaga. I think UCLA was able to expose some weaknesses with the Gonzaga team.
Suggs vs Davin Mitchell should be a war.
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Post by the_way on Apr 5, 2021 20:29:27 GMT -5
Early on, you are seeing Baylor's complete arsenal.
They have inside guys in Vital and Thamba, they can hit 3's, they can defend, and they can dribble penetrate. Pick your poison.
Gonzaga couldn't defend the likes of Juzang and Jaquez. Baylor is even tougher to defend.
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Post by MCIGuy on Apr 5, 2021 20:39:25 GMT -5
Didn't realize Baylor had such little height but soooo much upperclassmen experience.
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Post by the_way on Apr 5, 2021 20:43:33 GMT -5
Baylor has height. Thamba is 6'10". Mayer is 6'9". And their forwards play hard on the glass and inside. Timme is having a hard time.
Their guards are just unbelievable. Quality depth.
They are just a well constructed roster.
Masterful performance on defense by Baylor thus far.
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Post by the_way on Apr 5, 2021 20:45:30 GMT -5
Enough with the excuses for Gonzaga by the commentators.
They aren't flat. Baylor is just playing at another level that makes Gonzaga look slow.
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Post by hoya95 on Apr 5, 2021 20:57:52 GMT -5
This looks like the biggest finals mismatch since UNLV destroyed Duke. It's men against boys so far.
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Post by the_way on Apr 5, 2021 20:59:16 GMT -5
Interesting move by Gonzaga to play zone. See what it does.
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 5, 2021 21:00:31 GMT -5
Baptists > Jesuits thus far but lots of time left.
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Post by saxagael on Apr 5, 2021 21:12:13 GMT -5
Gonzaga leveling things to go into half. Still 10 down, but digging out.
Baylor shoots the lights out, can drive, drive and kick, and play inside.
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Post by the_way on Apr 5, 2021 21:19:12 GMT -5
Gonzaga leveling things to go into half. Still 10 down, but digging out. Baylor shoots the lights out, can drive, drive and kick, and play inside. Playing zone helped a little. Took away one of Baylor's many strengths with one-on-one matchups. Helped slow things down for Gonzaga. Second half will be interesting.
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Post by This Just In on Apr 5, 2021 21:51:37 GMT -5
Baylor's defense on Gonzaga has been impressive, every turnover leads to a 2pt bucket or a 3pt shot.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2021 21:52:03 GMT -5
Baylor is incredible. Very interesting that they sometimes have a five on the floor with players 6'5 and smaller. Very interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2021 21:56:26 GMT -5
Before the commercial break, the play by play announcer said, few trying to figure out some answers! Ain't no answers for this buddy!
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Post by SSHoya on Apr 5, 2021 21:58:18 GMT -5
Game over with 4 on Timme.
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 5, 2021 22:03:06 GMT -5
Zags outclassed tonight but Baylor running the Nova “they can’t call all the grabs” defense to perfection.
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Post by EtomicB on Apr 5, 2021 22:03:30 GMT -5
Baylor is incredible. Very interesting that they sometimes have a five on the floor with players 6'5 and smaller. Very interesting. Modern spread out basketball on display, very pretty to watch...
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