Game Thread: Illinois vs Maryland

[AyoDos11]

Brad needs to let the players know that this isn't an 11am game...

 

[NASchamp]

Ok, we weathered the storm. With Morez back, we can do this. Would be a big win.

Agree. If we can put a good second half together, this thing is in reach. It may not mean much on paper unfortunately, but would be such a meaningful victory for the team.

 

[derrick6]

Zone would help. Lol

 

[alaskaillini]

We going to get going in the second half - KJ, BH. DGL will get hot.

 

[OB positive]

Reese doing the "too small" sign when we don't have our 7-footer able to play makes me so freaking annoyed. I hate the Terps so damn much. Please, find a way to beat these guys.

Well Morez has 0 rebounds. Looking outsized so far. Hope he powers up in the second half.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

In favor of who? Booth? Queen has pushed Davis all over the place. Options aren't many.

It's be nice if Riley could tough this out, but not happening.

 

[FromTheLogo]

Let's put on a show in the second half for the potential recruits in the crowd!!!

 

[hoopsfan47]

This is why we pay Brad millions....to solve the Rubic's cube. Hope he can but not if the Terps are smart about it.

This might be a tough win even with Tomi....or maybe not...we will never know.

 

[Retro62]

Reese doing the "too small" sign when we don't have our 7-footer able to play makes me so freaking annoyed. I hate the Terps so damn much. Please, find a way to beat these guys.

Reese has been a classless goon since his freshman year. He’s a poster child for Maryland basketball.

 

[Illini8420]

With no Tomi, Reese and Queen are feasting in the paint and we are only down by 3. Got to figure out how to stop the bleeding from Reese and Queen. Have to get more rebounds somehow. We got stops on defense early but then Maryland was getting everything they wanted in the lane.

I think we can let them get theirs. If we stay small and keep running we can tire them out. Trying to play their game with no Tomislav is a lost cause at this point.

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

DGL needs to play 15 minutes in second half

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Kasparas on triple double watch nonetheless....

 

[redwingillini11]

What do we have to do to buy a soft basket?

 

[Bigtex]

I'll just say one thing. If we really are as good as we think we are, we'll figure out a way to beat this mid-tier B1G team on our own floor.

Only counter. This is a quad 1 game.

 

[bigillinfan11]

it amazes me how we can get such crappy fouls all the time. Like what the heck on that call with Morez.

 

[SweetLou2020]

In defense of Booth, not an excuse, but defense. Not only do you obviously suffer from an X and O standpoint, rhythm, feel, etc., but what not playing does to your confidence, really makes it a challenge.

Would have been nice if his in and out 3 went down, for his confidence. It’s his chance to seize.

Remember Tevian Jones, took him a minute. Guys with all the physical tools, confidence breeds success, but it’s tough to see success without confidence.

 

[HailtotheChief]

Man I wish Booth had knocked down a 3 ball. But he helped out more than sone with mirez out.

 

[jamie13197]

We have Medical Doctors on staff. IV antibiotics and Fluids. Everyone looks bad, flush, stuck on court.

 

[bigillinfan11]

Man we really need some better shooting and finishing this second half

 

[DeeIL89]

I think we can let them get theirs. If we stay small and keep running we can tire them out. Trying to play their game with no Tomislav is a lost cause at this point.

And hopefully the 3s will start falling in the second half.

 

[SuperMetroid]

We’re 4-17 from deep with only 2 offensive rebounds. That’s the difference so far

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

Has BH even scored? Haven't heard his name called once...

His name has been called several times actually…”Queen again over Humrichous”

 

[skyIdub]

Booth passing out of an offensive rebound:

 

[NASchamp]

Reese doing the "too small" sign when we don't have our 7-footer able to play makes me so freaking annoyed. I hate the Terps so damn much. Please, find a way to beat these guys.

Queen being super cocky is pissing me off too. Acting like they’re not super lucky Tomi can’t play.

 

[chief]

4-17 from three and the bank is open???