Game Thread: Illinois at Duke

[bschulte1978]

Man, can they work on their ability to not travel? How many travel calls is that this game? 4?

That's TV Teddy. That will work itself out as long as he isn't reffing.

 

[JSpence]

Single digits incoming? That would wake them up, I'd take the shot.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Only winning the boards by a couple. If we weren't going crazy with shooting, we would be down by 10.

 

[DB11Headband]

Color me unimpressed with Illini play...except the shooting has been hot. 15 turnovers is horrendous. Pee Wee league level yet again.

We’re really going to call our play “Pee Wee level” when we’re up double digits at Duke, who has won 97% of their home noncons under K. Got it.

 

[LoveLovie]

Color me unimpressed with Illini play...except the shooting has been hot. 15 turnovers is horrendous. Pee Wee league level yet again.

Like a unicorn, the 1%

 

[Sizzler22]

I think we need to get away from the 2 big man game here. Giorgi needs to be in and Kofi giving him a breather. Kofi is just too big of a liability on D when he gets stretched out.

The only reason the 2 big man game is happening is because Damonte has 4 fouls. Nobody else can come close to playing the 4 spot.

 

[GallopingGhost]

Also when was the last time BU put us into a full court press or a zone? It’s kind of man to man until you die

 

[the national]

The TO is frustrating. Minus curbelo, the guards have been very good tonight. A few mistakes but as a unit, it’s been good. I wanna see more Miller

 

[sacraig]

All I'm learning from this game is that Illinois is more than decent. I was not prepared for the inconclusive crapshow this has devolved into. Poor opponent shooting and teams taking a backseat to the officials makes for snores.

I mean, poor shooting often comes from tough and contested shots. Our D is a part of that. We are beating #10 Duke at Cameron while playing somewhat sloppy. That's better than decent.

 

[KD1979ILL]

Boys need to settle down and finish off the game. Don't get silly here.

 

[Go Nats 88 Illini]

OK, now we have to settle down and keep this lead. I see Duke hitting some shots, we just have to break the press and stay aggressive.

 

[Steelyunk]

All I'm learning from this game is that Illinois is more than decent. I was not prepared for the inconclusive crapshow this has devolved into. Poor opponent shooting and teams taking a backseat to the officials makes for snores.

Great point. We have a really good team. Would like to see better half court offense. Not sure playing through Kofi in half court is the best idea this season. May need more drive and kick action? We’re a better shooting team than last em year.

 

[sharpshot16]

We are losing turnovers 16 to 9 and offensive rebounds 8 to 3 - wow

 

[JSpence]

Idk guys we’re good...very good. But I just don’t know...these turnovers. And FTs. Not exactly 2 areas of concern you wanna have if you’re trying to make a Final 4. We need to keep grinding.

Yup, I'm waiting for the competitive game that shows me something different. Unless they simply win every game, the jury is out until then.

 

[Lexis20]

Terrible shot by Curbelo

 

[skyIdub]

Man...if I'm BU and I see 5 orange jerseys stand and watch a long rebound again I'd lose my mind.

 

[altenberger22]

Curbelo 3 pt shot from 28 ft with 25 seconds left on the shot clock. Clank.

 

[Hat-trick_Kane]

Haven’t seen Miller out there in a while ? Did I miss something?

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

When Curbelo isn’t infuriating, he is exhilarating

 

[SuperMetroid]

It’s a roller coaster ride with Curbelo LOL

 

[Illini_Jack]

Curbelo. Wow.

 

[spillini]

the stank on curbelo....wooo

 

[Retro62]

Curbelo taketh away, and Curbelo giveth

 

[altenberger22]

Thinking AC will be a 4-year guy. Progressively better each year.

 

[BigMuddyMonster]

Curbelo makes me want to throw my remote at the tv and then chant his name lovingly all in the span of seconds.