(GAME TIME) @Butler, Sat., Feb. 5, 12 Noon, FS-1

[MainMan]

That last play:
Nyiwe was pretty much screaming inside: WHY ARE U PASSING IT TO ME?!?

 

[Redmenguy]

only three fouls at the half!  Can't remember the last time that happened.

 

[Delaware]

Seems like everyone has absurd shooting percentages against us.  Have to figure that out for the 2nd half.

 

[paultzman]

Why in God's name was Nyiwe in there for last offensive possession? Thankfully Wusu bailed us out with big 3 at the buzzer.

Mike obviously has fondness for Nyiwe but do it situationally please

 

[NCJohnnie]

Playing well on offense and the boards with 11 assists to only 4 turnovers and over 50% shooting. Tighten up defense and we win comfortably.

 

[RedStormNC]

 Mathis is so athletic ,can not understand why he could not be a good shooter

 

Perhaps he could but just has so much going on before the release.

Its like Fernando Valenzuela windup.

If he reduced all the unnecessary motion he might find the hoop more.

Still, Justin Simon's release and ball spin was the most head scratching in recent years

 

[MakingPlays]

With no foul trouble, why was Posh not in at the end of the half?  Lucky heave by Wusu.

Think Posh is gassed playing 3 games in 5 days, he was looking a step slow.  He missed rotations and gave up two wide open 3's.  Stef Smith is probably the most rested guard and was brining energy that's why he was out there to close the half.  CMA just getting posh some extra rest because he'll probably play most of 2nd half.

 

[espken]

Smith just can’t defend, clutch shot Dylan

Fun game between two teams w equal talent & obviously different weapons

Then this will be decided by the brain trust on both sidelines.

 

[redmaninalbany]

Maybe Nyiwe gets in at the close of half in hope of an offensive rebound?
Then again....who knows?

 

[Delaware]

Butler succeeding at our pace is not good.  Need to find the open 3 point shooters, and figure out a way not to get beat off the dribble.

 

[Johnny Drama]

Well played first half, not too many whistles.  It does seem like every team we play instantly drains a ridiculous amount of 3's.  Pace should benefit us on 2nd half. 

 

[paultzman]

Playing well on offense and the boards with 11 assists to only 4 turnovers and over 50% shooting. Tighten up defense and we win comfortably.

I’ll take “uncomfortably”

 

[SLYFOXX1968]

Why in God's name was Nyiwe in there for last offensive possession? Thankfully Wusu bailed us out with big 3 at the buzzer.   There is no reason fathomable to anyone why Nyiwe is in the game for end of half play .  It’s what makes so many of us scratch their heads and say what is CMA thinking ?      The answer to that is baffling . 

 

[usguard]

Are we going to see Colburn?.
 

 

[redmanwest]

Good first half overall.   Let’s get the road win here.  

 

[usguard]

 Who can figure  what coach thinks.At times I think it’s not much
 

 

[Amaseinyourface]

I didn’t see the initial onslaught of threes from Butler. I will say the last three 3’s they made kinda gotta just tip your cap. One at the buzzer. One from a guy who’s 2/15 on the year. And the last well defended. Guys get comfortable and confident and then tougher shots start to drop.

Really really important that we take the lead first and aren’t forced to play catch-up vs an extremely disciplined and experienced half court team. 

 

[espken]

Are we going to see Colburn?.

 

Ran a nice out of bounds catch and shoot play for him but never saw it again. 

 

[redmaninalbany]

Coburn was 1 for 2 in four minutes.
 

 

[redmaninalbany]

Mathis, Smith and Coburn were a combined 1 for 7..
we need some bench support in second half.