We started off strong with our full court press. At the end of the quarter, we were leading by 10. Just what we wanted; a strong lead to break the opponents moral.
However, the 2nd quarter paled in comparison to the 1st quarter. Our offense was messy and the shots we took were all forced. In addition, we were not getting the rebounds. On offense, after taking a shot, the opponents got the rebound. However, on defense, after the opponents took a shot, they grabbed their own rebound repeatedly. The opponents probably doubled the number of shots taken compared to us. Moreover, we were making unnecessary fouls, and by the 5th minute mark, we were already in the penalty. Fortunately, our players managed to hold their grounds and we only lost by 2 points in the 2nd quarter.
In the 3rd quarter, the opponents stepped up their game. Their played stifling defense and it was really difficult to get a good shot. On the other end, they were grabbing countless offensive rebounds. Due not only to their aggressiveness but also to the lack of box-outs on our part. The opponents even came close to tie the game with us.
Fortunately in the 4th quarter, the opponents were too concentrated in their individual play and lacked passing. Furthermore they were not getting as many 3 pointers as compared to the 3rd quarter. This was probably because they centre started taking mid range shots. At the closing minutes, we grabbed crucial offensive rebounds and put-backs while the opponents made bad decisions, throwing the game away.
With the win, we would most likely move on to the 2nd round.
Some points to note.
- Do not make play defense with your hands. Move your feet!
- Box-out. As a short team, there is no way we can out-jump the opponents.
Points by quarter:
1st Quarter-- RI 17 Hornets 7
2nd Quarter-- RI 7 Hornets 9
3rd Quarter-- RI 4 Hornets 11
4th Quarter-- RI17 Hornets 7
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