Game Thread: Illinois vs Purdue

[HeartofaChampion]

Malcolm in the Mid-range . He's playing his best all-around game of the season IMHO. Beautiful help D on the block, step-back, pass to MM for the short J. We're high-fiving each other in the blue-hair section. So much fun for a change. Reminds me of last year's Ws over MD and PU. Gotta close it out. (My thumbs hurt.)

 

[aluma]

Playing good basketball, regardless of the result, this is what I want to see. Insane effort defensively and excellent execution offensively. And our body language tonight is the best ive seen all year. I'm so proud of these boys right now. Let's finish this out and grab a great W!!!

 

[Captain Bubbles]

Bardo did it.

I created a 6'7" point guard when I was playing NBA2K11. He got drafted by the Heat and he was killer.

Hill could be showing signs of Penny Hardaway.

 

[HeartofaChampion]

The 2-3 zone was a brilliant move by JG. Pack it in and dare PU to beat them from distance. Taken AJH out of the game.

 

[freebird6]

Really niiiiiiiiicee box out

 

[Captain Bubbles]

Swanigan has only scored two points in the second half. Good adjustment by the Illini defense.

 

[freebird6]

earlier than I thought Nunn would get back in

 

[freebird6]

there ya go

pressure on the ball .
front the post
baskside help to take the pass

Post D in three levels

 

[Captain Bubbles]

Time to put the foot on Purdue's throat and choke them to death. Finish it off.

 

[geneseo]

Time to put the foot on Purdue's throat and choke them to death. Finish it off.

lol

 

[ChiCityHoops34]

Illinois +10 looking good for me tonight

 

[illini8507]

Before the game, I didn't have a good feeling about this game. I just didn't.

The Illini have exceeded my expectations in this game. Gotta keep it up and get that win.

Me too. They have played great all around.

 

[Illinifan533]

After basically giving up on this year's team, this game happens, and I'm once again pulled to 'what-if' land where Paul is on the team and Abrams, Black, and Thorne are healthy.

 

[illini8507]

Illinois +10 looking good for me tonight

Wish I had your balls, lol

 

[freebird6]

Before the game, I didn't have a good feeling about this game. I just didn't.

The Illini have exceeded my expectations in this game. Gotta keep it up and get that win.

I don't think you are alone on that island

 

[chrisRunner7]

Is this the best Illinois has looked in two seasons?

 

[chiefini]

Malcolm in the Mid-range . He's playing his best all-around game of the season IMHO. Beautiful help D on the block, step-back, pass to MM for the short J. We're high-fiving each other in the blue-hair section. So much fun for a change. Reminds me of last year's Ws over MD and PU. Gotta close it out. (My thumbs hurt.)

The players and coaches are having fun, too! This has been an outstanding job so far by both coaches and players. Now just FINISH

 

[ChiCityHoops34]

Wish I had your balls, lol

It didn't go so well for me against MSU haha.

 

[TCTORNADO]

That's on you Tate

 

[Cubby Blue]

need to just hit our free throws.

 

[aluma]

What a stupid foul by Morgan. Way to stop the clock and give them easy buckets

 

[freebird6]

gonna start full court ..see how they handle the pressure.....oops before I could get it posted

 

[Cubby Blue]

how does a guy swat down on a ball from behind like that and not be a foul.

 

[Stevegarbs]

DJ taking one for the team!

 

[freebird6]

better set your press break and tell Nunn to bail out on balls that could put him on the bench