Shocks vs. Redbirds - Game thread

[Rollbird5]

Our seniors were worth the points literally given to the Dirtybirds and if their fans don't believe this really happened, they are just not being honest with themselves. There would have be no doubt about COY had we held that 25 point margin, but I'm certain that was not important to HCGM as it was to the Turds coach who left Purcell, Hawkins, and Paris in to the bitter end. Danny boy probably thought we were trying to rub it in and win by a bigger margin with our seniors on the court.

We only have 8 healthy players and MM fouled out, and Brewer might've too can't remember off top of head, but either way we couldn't really sit more than 1 or 2 starters, just sayin.

[shoxlax]

We only have 8 healthy players and MM fouled out, and Brewer might've too can't remember off top of head, but either way we couldn't really sit more than 1 or 2 starters, just sayin.

Fwiw, I really like Paris Lee. He is no Fred but is a good player and seems to be well respected by our team.

[Rollbird5]

Fwiw, I really like Paris Lee. He is no Fred but is a good player and seems to be well respected by our team.

He's had a really solid year, was a little bumpy in the beginning while everyone was finding their role but he's been really good last half of conference play. He's what makes our team go, if you can limit his penetration much like you guys did yesterday then our offense will tend to stall whereas at our place he had more success penetrating and it led to some easier baskets/open looks . Due to graduating players around the league, going into next year he may be the top point guard in the valley. Brown from Evansville and whichever guy plays point for you guys next year will also be right up there I'd say.

[Kel Varnsen]

Fwiw, I really like Paris Lee. He is no Fred but is a good player and seems to be well respected by our team.

Looked like it. Saw him and Baker chatting each other up during the kerfuffle at the foul line. I don't think he's first team by any stretch, but he is a good player and can be a problem for a lot of teams.

[1979Shocker]

Way too many 3s, but a great win and a great day. 6-27 from 3 games needs to stop.
Here's to winning st lou, go shox!

In the first game of the NCAA tournament in the Final Four year, we were only 2-20 from 3.

[ShockTalk]

We only have 8 healthy players and MM fouled out, and Brewer might've too can't remember off top of head, but either way we couldn't really sit more than 1 or 2 starters, just sayin.

I'll take your word for it. Well, maybe not. As I saw it, you have 4 players clearly at the top, McIntosh, Hawkins, Paris, and Purcell. McIntosh fouled out.

I've checked 2 different boxes and no one else fouled out. Both boxes show 9 players in the game, although Thompson showed no minutes, but I rebound and he's played in 3 of the previous 4 games. So, Thompson, Wills, Banyard, McCloud and Brewer were available, 2 forwards and 3 guards. However, during the last 1:39, Paris Hawkins, and Purcell were all in and finished the game.

Also, our seniors were feeding the ball to lesser used senior Wamakota to try to get him a score for his senior game. Meanwhile, your team scored 9 points to our 0 as you shot and made 6 FT while we were trying to get our seniors off the floor, one at a time if possible, and Purcell shot 2 3 pointers making one at the :49 mark.

I'm not saying your players should not have tried their best (even if ours were far from trying theirs) but Hawkins, Paris, and Purcell did not need to be the ones doing it. Sorry if I view this as bush league by your coach.

[pinstripers]

I thought they fouled out 2 guys, no?

[WuDrWu]

@Rollbird5:, was it Javaka Thompson who was in the middle of the pregame intro dance circle?

[ShockdaWorld]

I'll take your word for it. Well, maybe not. As I saw it, you have 4 players clearly at the top, McIntosh, Hawkins, Paris, and Purcell. McIntosh fouled out.

I've checked 2 different boxes and no one else fouled out. Both boxes show 9 players in the game, although Thompson showed no minutes, but I rebound and he's played in 3 of the previous 4 games. So, Thompson, Wills, Banyard, McCloud and Brewer were available, 2 forwards and 3 guards. However, during the last 1:39, Paris Hawkins, and Purcell were all in and finished the game.

Also, our seniors were feeding the ball to lesser used senior Wamakota to try to get him a score for his senior game. Meanwhile, your team scored 9 points to our 0 as you shot and made 6 FT while we were trying to get our seniors off the floor, one at a time if possible, and Purcell shot 2 3 pointers making one at the :49 mark.

I'm not saying your players should not have tried their best (even if ours were far from trying theirs) but Hawkins, Paris, and Purcell did not need to be the ones doing it. Sorry if I view this as bush league by your coach.

Everything about their coach is bush league.

[newshock1234]

how did that guy not get a T on him when he blantley pushed McDuffie

[Shocker Mama]

I thought they fouled out 2 guys, no?

McIntosh fouled out. Brewer and Hawkins had four.

[pinstripers]

how did that guy not get a T on him when he blantley pushed McDuffie

I never noticed it till afterwards.

[newshock1234]

I never noticed it till afterwards.

Honestly didnt see til I watched the replay

[Rollbird5]

@Rollbird5:, was it Javaka Thompson who was in the middle of the pregame intro dance circle?

Yes he's the walkon on the team and does the pregame dance every game. He does that same one every game might be from a rap video or something so I wouldn't look at it as he was trying to be derogative towards your fans just gettin the guys pumped up.

[WuDrWu]

Eh, it was pretty mild to me. Just a soft shove, not worthy of anything but a little talking to by the refs.