Game Thread: Illinois at Northwestern

[Rap47]

We probably have a 6 in average height advantage at each position and shoot 18 threes. There have been multiple times where Tomi has had that 6 ft. guard on him under the basket.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

We’ve had some insanely good drives, why on God’s green earth are we chucking 3s?

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Agree … Lack of fire … Unacceptable …

Gut feel is that more than Mirk is sick right now, they're just not quite as symptomatic.

 

[illinifan1987]

I forgot the game is already over at halftime...

 

[FloridaMan]

Highlight at half is Martinelli tipping in his miss in the middle of three orange jerseys. Not enough effort that half.

 

[Jimbo]

I think we’re playing ok. We’re fighting. We’re not always gonna have our A game. I love what Ben and Jake give us. The little things. That’s a big reason that we’re a better team this year than last imo. I expect Wagler to be more aggressive offensively in the 2nd half.

On a health note, i hope we don’t end up with a flu bug going through the team. If Mirk is contagious, shouldn’t he be quarantined? Maybe he’s past the contagious stage.

 

[RockfordIllini]

Gut feel is that more than Mirk is sick right now, they're just not quite as symptomatic.

Yes we look stuck in the mud. Guessing other guys aren’t 100%.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

I’ve watched plenty of those three teams over the years, that’s why I named them. It’s not about this year’s roster for them, it’s about their coaches. We have the talent, we just need the discipline and execution.

Duke blew a 16pt second half lead against the Texas Tech team we beat. Whether you watch them or not, you definitely don't have the same desire to sweat your head in about it 24/7 (unless you're a Duke fan, analyst, etc).

 

[illinifan1987]

When it goes from a "fart" to a "shart"

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Gut feel is that more than Mirk is sick right now, they're just not quite as symptomatic.

I hope so. Maybe be healthier for Minnesota

 

[Illini4Christ]

The prediction for the second half for NW?

 

[Illinois_in_MD]

End of half play is to not run any offense and jack a 3

Pretty good microcosm of our overall offense so far.

 

[DeeIL89]

Shout-out to Bruce in the halftime show saying Morez is getting most of his points in the post.

 

[Illini in Indiana]

We’ve had some insanely good drives, why on God’s green earth are we chucking 3s?

3 blocks, 3 no calls, generally mucky in the lane. Early on fast breaks it seems to be ok. And like Indy say Data

 

[Bigtex]

KW too much dribbling 40 ft from basket.
Want to see more Andrej drives - would love a drive and kick….
Dont want to see any more hum baseline 3s
Do want to see Davis baseline 3s

 

[aaeismacgychel]

There we go, Keaton. Like that playcall out of half

 

[DeeIL89]

Good drive from Keaton.

 

[skyIdub]

I love Keaton Wagler.

 

[DeeIL89]

KEATON IS HIM

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Uh-oh, Keaton has arrived, look out!

 

[nmillini]

I love Keaton Wagler.

Get in line.

 

[FloridaMan]

A screen is not putting your shoulder into the defender as he slides by you. CALL A MOVING SCREEN ON MARTINELLI!!!!!!!

 

[NarrowJ]

Keaton says SHHHH

 

[DeeIL89]

Dumb foul from Nick. His 2nd.

 

[GTL Adam]

This is the first time in forever that Brad willingly changed starters between first and second half