LocalTiger
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02-16-24 11:01 AM - Post#363270
Beware the trap game.
Yale is tomorrow, but
Brown is a tough match-up
for us. They have active,
talented bigs and Lilly
is a tough guy for us
(or anybody) to guard.
We need this game to stay
in the Title hunt. It would be a huge
plus if the bench contributes and
Allocco in particular gets some rest.
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Bryan
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Re: Brown 2
02-16-24 11:50 AM - Post#363273
In response to LocalTiger
For Eric, ESPN shows Princeton as a 12.5 point favorite and the over/under as 142.5.
In the first game Princeton doubled Lilly on many of the ball screens for him which left other Brown players open for 3-point shots. I expect Brown to make adjustments to make it easier for Lilly to get 1 on 1 opportunities.
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Eric Von Zipper
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02-16-24 02:55 PM - Post#363297
In response to Bryan
Princeton -13 O/U 141
Last time I checked, ESPN doesn't take any action.
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SRP
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02-16-24 07:59 PM - Post#363308
In response to Eric Von Zipper
Their hyphenated big guy is their best all-around player, but keeping Lily from hitting threes is key. Also need to do a better job rebounding this time. If PU gets the same number of FGA or better, they should win.
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SRP
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02-16-24 08:18 PM - Post#363311
In response to SRP
Pretty good first-shot D so far, but the defensive rebounding has been poor. Pierce playing through an early injury.
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SRP
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02-16-24 08:41 PM - Post#363312
In response to SRP
Tigers looking sluggish on both ends, getting clobbered on the boards, giving up good looks to a determined Brown team. Treys are not falling for Princeton.
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SRP
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02-16-24 08:46 PM - Post#363315
In response to SRP
25-30 at the half. Foul game is the only real advantage, although Lilly’s scoring has been limited by some tough D on him specifically. But Brown has been quicker and more physical.
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sparman
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02-16-24 08:48 PM - Post#363316
In response to SRP
Looks to me like Tigers have become a 2-person team, Lee and Pierce. Everyone else is to fill out the 5 player requirement (yes, I saw Hoosiers).
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SRP
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02-16-24 08:52 PM - Post#363318
In response to sparman
Allocco gets in there too, and they’ve thrown a few passes to cutters, but yeah—lots of iso and two-man play with lots of standing around. I would love to see them try some Warriors-style motion if they’re not going to run traditional Princeton stuff.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:09 PM - Post#363319
In response to SRP
Better energy coming out for the second half, but still down six after cutting the lead to two twice.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:22 PM - Post#363322
In response to SRP
Steal and transition three by DD cuts the lead to seven. Then they draw an illegal screen on Brown. It’s go time to make a run.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:33 PM - Post#363323
In response to SRP
Another trey by Owusu-Anane pushes Brown’s lead back to five. But the Tigers look much better in the last few minutes.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:38 PM - Post#363324
In response to SRP
Allocco with consecutive great defensive plays, a technical against coach Martin, and the Tigers are up three.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:41 PM - Post#363325
In response to SRP
Allocco sets up Lee for an incredible finish and a five-point lead.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:44 PM - Post#363326
In response to SRP
Lead now nine, with the D having gone up two levels in intensity. Brown with FTs coming.
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SRP
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02-16-24 09:59 PM - Post#363329
In response to SRP
Hope the guys aren’t too worn out by all those starter minutes. But Allocco & co really shut down Lilly while forcing a bunch of turnovers. Once again, ball pressure and steals came through when they weee giving up a high shooting percentage.
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sparman
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02-16-24 10:05 PM - Post#363330
In response to SRP
Nice comeback in 2H. As you say they ramped up. Interesting to see Davis in during the important moments.
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gokinsmen
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Brown 2
02-16-24 10:14 PM - Post#363332
In response to sparman
What a great comeback! That said, I'm still annoyed that our guys keep waiting till the 2nd half to play physical even though Ivy refs ignore most reach-ins and bumps. Play physical from the tip and you'll win every Ivy game.
Lilly taking that last 3 after we kindly took a shotclock violation was pathetic. I don't blame Brown players on the whole - just Lilly and Martin. Classless. I thought Brown would have a much better season. Now I see why I was wrong: no leadership from the coach or star player.
Meanwhile, Mush really showed his value tonight. His scoring can be replaced but Pierce and Lee need to emulate his leadership skills.
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gokinsmen
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Brown 2
02-16-24 10:15 PM - Post#363333
In response to gokinsmen
BTW, I'm not worried about fatigue - I'm more excited about the team riding this emotional wave. Keep playing like this tomorrow.
In last year's ILT, Yale didn't break a sweat beating Cornell while our guys played a close one with Penn. Guess who triumphed the next day? No matter what happens tomorrow, I don't think fatigue will matter much. Heck, fresh legs didn't help our shooting today.
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mmp629
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Re: Brown 2
02-16-24 10:32 PM - Post#363335
In response to gokinsmen
Love this perspective! I'm buying in on this theory 100%.
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