The match was played at CCAB indoor courts, 3.30pm. After weeks of horrifying, petrifying and terrifying weeks of suffering during the end of year exams, we wanted to pick up back to our normal form so that we were able to perform to our normal standards. Before the game, our coach also introduced a new play and plans that he wanted to see, and it is with great pleasure, that we were able to execute decently.
In the first quarter, we started off with our usual zone defense, also trying to push the pace of the game by running the breaks and aiming to get the momentum to swing in our favour. Initially, things were not going our way as it’s been a long time since we’ve played a game and we could be said to be “rusty”, not performing at the start of the game and making quite a few mistakes. Fortunately, we adjusted to the pace and intensity we wanted to achieve and we were rewarded with easy finishes, including a great and-one by Alex to end the quarter.
Second quarter, we were lower on scoring, but managed to get a good production by our post players who managed to get a few points, before we went into a 3-22. There were god attempts on getting the ball out of the post to the forward cutting in but to our dismay, we were marred by poor finishing and with a couple of missed putbacks here and there, we could not push the score line to double digits and we ended the first half 12-21 in our favour.
The second half, we continued with our zone press attack, and we run the play we practiced before the game so successfully our guard knocked down the three beautifully wide open. Our point guard also did us proud by adding in two points at the charity stripe and another three later on, followed by a punishing fast paced game, including a spectacular weak-side block by the Rain man over their 6’1” center. However, we were unorganized and sloppy in our half-court attack, often leading to wild shots and turnovers that if not for our hustle and luck, it would have cost us dearly. Fourth quarter we continued in a great run to the end, though our opponents have already adjusted and found counter tactics to our defense and were picking us apart. If it’s not for last minute contested shots, plus that our opponents were already worn out and not finishing strong, it would have been devastating for us, and we ended the game 50-22.
Today’s opponents were not say the most skillful we have played, but they were tall and strong and all of us hopefully have learnt a thing or two about going up against bigger guys in the future. Also, we want to play a fast octane style of basketball, which not only would mean intense conditioning, and also a deep bench who are able to finish with confidence and with poise. We could definitely work on our offense in the open court and we need to keep the spacing between our players better, because during a fast break the offense usually outnumbers the defense, and therefore creating confusion, striking doubt and the threat of easy baskets can only come when the defense does not know how to defense let’s say two players at the same time. Good job to Alex for his improving speed and Chun Cheong for his great finishing in traffic despite many uncalled fouls, and let’s reflect on our mistakes and improve for tomorrow’s game against the Aussies.
MVPs:
(RI)
AlexThe match was played at CCAB indoor courts, 3.30pm. After weeks of horrifying, petrifying and terrifying weeks of suffering during the end of year exams, we wanted to pick up back to our normal form so that we were able to perform to our normal standards. Before the game, our coach also introduced a new play and plans that he wanted to see, and it is with great pleasure, that we were able to execute decently.
In the first quarter, we started off with our usual zone defense, also trying to push the pace of the game by running the breaks and aiming to get the momentum to swing in our favour. Initially, things were not going our way as it’s been a long time since we’ve played a game and we could be said to be “rusty”, not performing at the start of the game and making quite a few mistakes. Fortunately, we adjusted to the pace and intensity we wanted to achieve and we were rewarded with easy finishes, including a great and-one by Alex to end the quarter.
Second quarter, we were lower on scoring, but managed to get a good production by our post players who managed to get a few points, before we went into a 3-22. There were god attempts on getting the ball out of the post to the forward cutting in but to our dismay, we were marred by poor finishing and with a couple of missed putbacks here and there, we could not push the score line to double digits and we ended the first half 12-21 in our favour.
The second half, we continued with our zone press attack, and we run the play we practiced before the game so successfully our guard knocked down the three beautifully wide open. Our point guard also did us proud by adding in two points at the charity stripe and another three later on, followed by a punishing fast paced game, including a spectacular weak-side block by the Rain man over their 6’1” center. However, we were unorganized and sloppy in our half-court attack, often leading to wild shots and turnovers that if not for our hustle and luck, it would have cost us dearly. Fourth quarter we continued in a great run to the end, though our opponents have already adjusted and found counter tactics to our defense and were picking us apart. If it’s not for last minute contested shots, plus that our opponents were already worn out and not finishing strong, it would have been devastating for us, and we ended the game 50-22.
Today’s opponents were not say the most skillful we have played, but they were tall and strong and all of us hopefully have learnt a thing or two about going up against bigger guys in the future. Also, we want to play a fast octane style of basketball, which not only would mean intense conditioning, and also a deep bench who are able to finish with confidence and with poise. We could definitely work on our offense in the open court and we need to keep the spacing between our players better, because during a fast break the offense usually outnumbers the defense, and therefore creating confusion, striking doubt and the threat of easy baskets can only come when the defense does not know how to defense let’s say two players at the same time. Good job to Alex for his improving speed and Chun Cheong for his great finishing in traffic despite many uncalled fouls, and let’s reflect on our mistakes and improve for tomorrow’s game against the Aussies.
MVPs:
(RI)
Alex
Chun Cheong
(SJI (International) )
Hinardi
Chun Cheong
(SJI (International) )
Hinardi
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