2015/16 NBL Thread
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<p>The Wildcats have one foot in the final after beating the Hawks. Lisch went off early with an ankle injury and has been ruled out of game 2. A big loss to lose the MVP. If the Breakers win tonight they would prefer to play Perth based on the season series.</p>
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<p>I've loved watching the Hawks this season and Penny is probably my favourite player, but I would prefer we played the Wildcats. We match up better with them. When the Hawks go with their 3 guard lineup we haven't had an answer. Our bigs can play against the Perth bigs. </p>
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<p>Devastating for Lisch, but I wouldn't count them out of an emotional win at the 'Gong. It's a tough place to play for opposition teams. </p> -
Just got back from screaming my lungs off at vector. Not sure it's ideal for CF jnr to see me like that but a great win all the same with the three aforementioned players stepping up when needed. Looks like another Perth Breakers finals. Just as long as that asshole Damien Martin doesn't win
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="559820" data-time="1456007643">
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<p>Expanding on my comment above, the Breakers have now won 11 consecutive playoff games and 9 post-season series in a row.</p>
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<p>Game one in Perth will hold no fears for them</p> -
Wildcats hold off the NZB to win game 1 on the back of a MOTM performance by Nate Jawai. I felt we would go on to win after hitting the lead early in the fourth quarter. But in reality it was a sub par performance with a lack of offensive production from most of the key players. Jawai has a bad back so assuming he flies to Auckland for the game on Friday I'd say he's shot his bolt for the series. Corey and Tom shot terribly, we were sloppy in possession and Perth just wanted it more. I expect an improved performance in game 2 to force a decider on Sunday
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<p>a succession of fucking stupid fouls didn't help either, especially at times the Breakers were gaining momentum. </p>
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<p>a succession of fucking stupid fouls didn't help either, especially at times the Breakers were gaining momentum. </p>
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<p>It was there for the taking, we only have ourselves to blame</p> -
Man what a game tonight. Wasn't a classic in terms of the quality but it was intense watching it. <br><br>
Couple of massive 3s from Abercrombie and Webster at the death. Again we did some dumb stuff to let them back in but Perth are a tough team to shake. <br><br>
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Some nasty travel scheduling for the final.<br><br>
I suppose if it any other combination of teams it wouldn't be quite so bad.<br><br>
Would only be rivalled by some of the Super Rugby semis and finals odessys. I recall the Highlanders playing in NZ, then the Stormers in the semi, then Saders back at Dunners. But at keast they had a week between games. -
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<p>Some nasty travel scheduling for the final.<br><br>
I suppose if it any other combination of teams it wouldn't be quite so bad.<br><br>
Would only be rivalled by some of the Super Rugby semis and finals odessys. I recall the Highlanders playing in NZ, then the Stormers in the semi, then Saders back at Dunners. But at keast they had a week between games.</p>
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<p>I reckon it plays into our hands. Jawai was crucial in game 1, was slowed by his back in game 2, and should be worse after close to 12 hours in cattle class on the way home with no time to R or R ;)</p> -
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<p>Would they flight cheap seats for this?</p>
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<p>It's the NBL, cash strapped aren't they? If they were flying Air NZ I hope they put them in the back row next to the loos ;)</p> -
<p>The dream is over as the NZB luck finally run out. Poor games from C Webster, C Jackson and most of the group. Perth were strong though, deeper than us and it showed. We paid the price for losing gm1. Big decisions for new GM Boucher next season, I reckon we need to reshape the team, some guys will need to be let go</p>
