Hoops

United vs Bullets, 20/10/16

Still can't help but think Brisbane's problems aren't so much a product of poor player performance; but rather terrible roster balance.

I mean when you have Petrie playing the 3 spot surely that's a sign things are wrong.

Every basketball head i speak to says the NBL is one of the fastest leagues. Brisbane will suffer with a lack of mobility. Even their guards are a bit pedestrian. Need an athlete who can penetrate..ala Ced.

Before the season started talk was Brisbane were not going to sign a third import this season as Bairstow was effectively going to be that player.

I doubt Beal goes though signed for this season and option for next season.

If they drop another game or two I wouldn't be surprised to see Beal gone.

Moore looking a shot at 6th man of the year.

United only put up 16 threes tonight. I wonder if that's a record under Demopoulos? Nice to see they didn't force it, and showed the patience to look at other options- and it worked.

Bris needs another guy who can create his own shot off the dribble. But, they can't sign another import can they- since Kenyon is a full squad member and therefore they've signed all 11? Can anyone confirm?

Devin Williams given limited opportunities again tonight. Clearly he isn't training the house down, otherwise he'd be getting more time you'd think.

Andersen massive tonight.

Just asking the question, are Bairstow and Anderson auditioning for the WWE by any chance?

Goulding rekt

Ugly footage with Goulding there.

Not a huge loss though. I'd rather him go down for a few games than Cedric Jackson or Majok Majok.

Not a flop. Ouch.

Contrasting styles this season. Bris, like Cairns will be a grind it out, win with D, go inside teams.

Perth will also struggle in their half court sets, and even with personnel changes will remain a physical, aggressive defensive team.

Then you have the finesse of Melbourne, and the pace of Adelaide and Illawarra.

So far, Sydney's showing the best balance of both worlds.

Bairstow struggling a bit. He was getting blown defensively for a bit there. Lemanis has to be smarter..teams will expose him in mismatches where possible. Lacks mobility to defend other mobile 3/4 and tweeners.

The great no longer overlooked Majok Majok has been great tonight. Protecting the rim and hitting the boards like a fiend.

Tempo can I kindly request that you create a "TEMPO'S THREAD OF NEGATIVITY" thread on these forums and post there to your heart's content? Thanks!

WHich team will go bankrupt next? Its only a matter of time.

Brisbane just so unbalanced. Going to win a lot of games with the talent they have, but seemed doomed to stretches like this. Really need a shot creator at one of those backcourt positions.

LOLLLLLLLLLL

You call this basketball? lol

DAT ANKLE BREAKA

Andersen V Bairstow will be a beauty!

Live on FOX Sports 3 or nbl.tv

United by 2

how good was that lads first quarter v trailblazers !

put the leg to the test with that first jam.

still no. 1 draft picks gonna be a great player.

interesting to hear he only played in 7 losing college games during his career.