NBL 2022-23
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@mariner4life Cotton was certainly getting some superstar reffing last night when he drove to the basket.
But those step back 3s (4 point plays) are so tough to guard because defenders naturally move forward and then get in his landing space.
Perth have been doing the Aussie thing for so long, so there’s a great culture of lifting local talent and even having imports come off the bench. And it’s not just one or two, it’s 4 or 5
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
Perth have been doing the Aussie thing for so long, so there’s a great culture of lifting local talent and even having imports come off the bench. And it’s not just one or two, it’s 4 or 5
i fucking hate them, but they are such a well run organisation.
but we just cannot deny that having an enormous budget definitely helps. It allows them to make tough decisions easy. Don't fit in? well we'll cut you and get someone else. but the key is they make good decisions, there are other money teams without the success.
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Up the Taipans!
Road team
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United really are Perth’s bogey team. Another win for United in Perth, meaning they’ve won their last 7 against the Wildcats.
I thought Cotton forced it a bit in the 2nd half. He was on fire in the 1st but there’s tough shots and then there’s forcing it. Corey Webster did have a chance to tie right at the end too.
Big test for the Breakers tonight.
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Wooohooooo. Love beating the Phoenix. What a game. Rob Lowe was awesome. Leafa and McDowell-White were excellent with the ball on the pick n roll.
Loved it.
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
Wooohooooo. Love beating the Phoenix. What a game. Rob Lowe was awesome. Leafa and McDowell-White were excellent with the ball on the pick n roll.
Loved it.
Rupert had a coming out game of sorts, did the business on offence in the first half and threatening defensively with his length. Guards drived and dished well tonight, the bigs dined out on short jumpers. All that without Browne playing due to a mysterious coach's decision
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Seems an even comp
You would pick Sydney and Perth as the best teams and yet both have an early home loss
Brisbane yet to win and Cairns only losing 1, and that home the real surprises so far
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@canefan Rupert was a bit frustrating on offence, I thought he got himself into some awkward positions, but I love his perimeter defence with his 7’3 wingspan. Disrupted the Phoenix ball handlers on several occasions.
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
@canefan Rupert was a bit frustrating on offence, I thought he got himself into some awkward positions, but I love his perimeter defence with his 7’3 wingspan. Disrupted the Phoenix ball handlers on several occasions.
First half he was great. Second half tried to force it a bit I think. Seems to have good temperament
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If we don’t stop shooting 3s all the time I’m a throw the remote…
GET THE BALL INSIDE YOU EGGS
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
If we don’t stop shooting 3s all the time I’m a throw the remote…
GET THE BALL INSIDE YOU EGGS
They are killing the Hawks when they bang it inside. Stupid stupid stupid
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Loving our work ethic on the defensive end and the offensive glass. Lowe continues to work his butt off. Add Pardon and Vodanovich and McDowell-White who is one of the best rebounding guards in the NBL, and we have been able to stem the flow when they’ve made runs.
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
Loving our work ethic on the defensive end and the offensive glass. Lowe continues to work his butt off. Add Pardon and Vodanovich and McDowell-White who is one of the best rebounding guards in the NBL, and we have been able to stem the flow when they’ve made runs.
Everything is built on defence, rebounds and hustle. We have a stable of really good bigs and a really strong game plan from Mody
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@canefan and solid point guard play. Makes a huge difference when our two PGs are reliable with the ball and don’t play erratic.
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So the trend continues with another team winning on the road. There have been more road wins this season across the league than home wins.
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBL 2022-23:
@canefan and solid point guard play. Makes a huge difference when our two PGs are reliable with the ball and don’t play erratic.
Yup. This screen and roll play is killing it right now. Goes to show in this league old school 2 point basketball can win you lots of games. Amazing how much difference a decent coach makes
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Six players in double figures and that doesn’t include Pardon and Le’afa! Great team effort and it’s great to back up a good road win with another a couple nights later.
