Bruno
PhD Student
Posts: 1422
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
Reg: 11-21-04
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01-03-19 12:26 AM - Post#270943
In response to Old Bear
I think you mean 19-20 from the line but I agree with the rest.
I actually think this was exactly the game Brown needed. High coming off two good wins, facing a team they know they should beat by 15, I don’t mind that they had a grind-it-out game where they still made plays and found a way to win. They could have lost this game and I’m very glad they held on to win it. That was good. How many close games did this team drop last year, and when you look at the first two games of the season, you wondered if more was to come.
Maine isn’t very good but they really clicked on offense in the 2nd half. Their point guard threw three of the most incredible back doors I’ve ever seen, and they kept scraping away. They had some nice performances too.
The game highlighted the potential for Brown variance - all in the same game. Dez gets three point shooting hot, they defend with energy and they’re up 19-3. They go somewhat cold and lose their intensity, and they get outscored by a painful offensive team the rest of the way.
Big difference with and without Dez on the floor in the second half. But mostly they just lost some rhythm and energy. Either way you’ve got to keep that guy from cramping.
Looks like Anderson is now the first guard off the bench. Can’t say I disagree with the strategy. I know how good he can be, but until he can shoot / finish somewhat consistently and play a style that creates more for others and that turns it over less, feels like having him in a spot role makes sense.
Nice cameo from Mitchell today, and while Choh wasn’t all that productive, how about those clutch FTs down the stretch. He looks confident and he’s regained some FT touch. Well done.
Happy to get the win on a day where they were spotty.
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