Illinois 75, Tennessee 62 Postgame

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#52      
What a tremendous second half adjustment. We left no doubt who the better team was.

In other news, I learned who Jelly Roll is, and I wish I didn't. ESPN may just as well rename themselves as SECSPN permanently.
 
#57      
Huge win. I'll tell you what, if we discovered who we can be that 2nd half, then it'll be a special year. That was magnificent. Might be the exact team building getting over the hump game we needed. We took it to them every single possession that second half. That's how you win in the B10 and that's how you win in the tournament. If we learned that, man we're good.
 
#62      
Shot most 3’s in rhythm off the pass. Our bigs!

Drove and made tough contested shots at the basket. Our guards!

Impressive team victory. Someone different made a difference when it was needed, including Jake on the timely corner 3 and Hum on key rebounds.

Great day to be an Illini!
 
#66      
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We got killed on the offensive boards first half but still only trailed by 2
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#69      
Their missed free throws in the 1st half kept it close. It's a different ballgame if it's a 5 point halftime lead.

I also appreciate Rick Barnes' inability to make halftime adjustments. Has any coach ever done less with great talent over such a long period of time?
 
#71      
Tomi looking like Tomi made a Big difference.

Long stretches tonight where we still didn’t look very connected. I think these guys will just keep getting better.

Bam is just so tough. Wagler showed he can make an impact against the big boy teams. Many fewer mistakes on defense.

What a show!
 
#72      
So bizarre to see people here wanting Ben on the court. Love it.

People were complaining about the rebounding through most of the 2nd half even after Illinois had righted the ship there. Good job on boards after halftime.

This team showed toughness throughout this game.
 
#73      
Now we can all relax and wait for Jelly Roll to join the ESPN crew for the CFP show tomorrow night! Can you imagine listening to that banter for 3 hours?
 
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