Hoops

Sixers v Breakers Dec 30

KET, I'd add that the Sixers never looked better attacking a zone than they did at the start of the 4th quarter against NZ. About 30 secs into the 4th after a good start by NZ, Joey subbed Deng for Wiley and I wondered why. Next time down the floor, Deng is given the ball at the 45 and uses his height to make the entry pass to DJ in the key. DJ scores easily and Sixers repeat successfully the next three offences. Question answered - great tactical response by Joey.

I'm hoping we see this a lot more from the Sixers. They have great offensive weapons, but they are hopeless at identifying and then ruthlessly targeting opposing teams defensive weak points. DJ should be averaging over 20 ppg, but they don't create enough opportunities for him.

Likewise, they should be running plays to get Drmic and Deng open looks from three far more often than they do. Instead its mostly directionless offence with Moore, Sobey or Conger probing the defence off the dribble.

Teams play zone all the time against Sixers. They break it down by passing inside either to free throw line or inside the block.

I'm just here waiting for a mate

California Dreaming, if you want to act pompous and beat my arguments, at least address my arguments properly, champ. Strawmanning is well documented here. I have noticed that Adelaide loses confidence and direction when confronted with full-court press and find the compass once Joey calls a timeout. Didn't say play it all game. Is your judgement impaired because you're irritated by me or are you lazy with your arguments? Seriously, hit me back addressing what I said in previous messages. I've written the points below for your convenience.

- Do many teams play zone against Adelaide? (aka, I haven't taken too much notice)
- Theoretically Adelaide struggles with a zone (I'd like to be informed, care to inform me?)


Udog, want to contribute something or just cheerlead?

That was the best comment so far. Love it.

Adelaide don’t struggle with a zone.
You should watch some games once in a while Manu, you might learn something.
Also, the press worked for NZ in the dying stages because they were desperate.
ANY real Baller who PLAYS the game knows - no team can play full court man for a full quarter, let alone a whole game. Play the press all game on Adelaide and Wiley will have 50 points off of
25 dunks.

Your hatred for Adelaide is draining. Go to the beach with your family and stay off Hoops for a day or two. It will do you good.

Deng looking lively and putting some shots in makes a huge difference.

Last season, Sixers struggled with press early in season and then worked out a plan and killed it with positioning and passing. This season the ball has been stripped from ball carrier so many times. They are also slow to react to double teams and turn it over. Sixers made Breakers score look good early as they gave up soft turnovers way too easily.

Breakers finally showed some resolve and effort on D. Too little too late for this game and the season.
We just don't make enough shots to stay with good teams.

Imports guards are only average by league standards and their production reflects this.
Long is always in foul trouble, so he is not as effective as he could be.
Webster has been in a funk all season.
Ili's shot just does not look right.
Weekes and Tai Wesley are really the only consistent players we have.
I still don't understand what Abercrombie is supposed to be doing. He looks like he can score so easily and when you look at stats, you always find he has taken 7,8,9 shots. How can he get 15-20 points on that.

The Hungry Jacks chant is more of a taunt than a wish for a free cheeseburger.

I know I cannot be bothered to stop the car and either bring everyone out or wait at the drive-through for one cheeseburger.

I don’t think it even needs to be well executed or a press. Just one on one hard-nosed D starting in the back court, and not allowing easy outlet pass. Moore seems to hang the ball out a bit when he changes direction. Sobey’s been a bit loose as well. Both of 5hem have been stripped of the ball around the halfway line.

That said, a well executed press or sideline traps just over the half would work even better. Childress could also bring the ball up when he had to, or hold and use vision to spot a good passing option.

I also think Sydney have a similar weakness. Randle has good handles, but can over-dribble into trouble. Sometimes Bogut has had to help out bringing up the ball. sure about Brisbane either, but Gibson would give them a chance when on.

I’d like to see coaches try more pressing to try to shake things up a bit, especially as we approach the finals. Perhaps the ultimate winner will be decided by who makes the best adjustments to pressre D???

A well executed full-court press kills the Sixers imo

Yeah it was a parting comment. Lovebroker has targeted me for a while, hope this is the last of it. Hope he can get his anger sorted out because it's gotten to the point where I feel sorry for him.

Re: Sixers, I don't believe. Good point earlier about their struggles when pressured bringing it up the floor. They'll gladly go fast with everything they do, and cash easily get out of control with it. That's what made Childress so valuable last season, was his ability to make good decisions when others would lose control. Playing that faster NBA would've influenced that ability of his for sure.

I don't see the Sixers being as effective in the half-court without Creek and Childress. There will come a point this where they become cannon fodder

Manu

Best to let it go. I noticed it too, and assumed it would be flagged and deleted. We’ve lost a few players to mental health, and Isaac seems to have a pretty sensible approach in this area.

I thought Shorter was lacking in PG skills but Ramone Moore's decision making is deplorable. I'd rather Doyle bringing the ball up than Moore.

After the solid effort the Breakers put in the third, it’s obvious how they will approach the Sixers a week from now. Just a poor 2nd quarter and start to the 3rd, and if they can rediscover their long range shooting they should trouble Adelaide.

But credit to the Sixers. Played the game their way and dictated the tempo. Their lack of a true point guard still worries. Great work on the boards as well.

Breakers fouled more than that. Got away with plenty

If Bijan Johnson was a Nintendo character he'd be Toad

30 Breakers fouls.

They have played 10 players today.

That averages out to be 6 of the 10 players fouled out.

P.S. glad that Lovebroker comment was flagged

Hit The Road Jack should be banned from all NBL games, along with the Jeopardy music.

Can’t love everyone in the League.
I’m adding Adelaide to Perf as the two so easily disregarded.
Adelaide because of Sobey and Wildcats on account of Trev.

NZ gave themselves some chances, but just not good enough on either end to be chasing big leads.

In all the frivolity...

Has anyone else noticed how easily Adelaide’s lost the ball bringing it up against pressure, even 1 on 1?

Jesus Pete, imagine if I actually told you a joke! Glad you find so much humour in the little things.

Kudos to you, sir, leading such a positive life :)

"I feel a cheeky lil Breakers win today" - Manu

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Ooh baby, Bryce Cotton hamstring, will not play tomorrow night. Delicious

Not sure if Guamian, American, Oceanian, or Grown Man?

Key to Adelaide games: drop on the deck and flop like a fish!

Guamanian

Milk that cow, D.J.!

NZ got back in the game by attacking the paint and...

Chuck up a long 3 for the miss

Manu:

I knew we had Americans, Japanese and Indians playing in the NBL.

But Romani?

NZ finally start to attack the rim and surprise, surprise they get some foul shots.

Throw em bows, Romani!

How many times has Matt Russell got those two wrong in this game?

Romarni Moore?

Manu:

“I want it now”

Joey Wright is like Augustus Gloop. Not fat, just greedy

PW: overs bet.

When I posted NZ had gone about 4 min without looking like scoring.

Watching this crowd is like watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when the kids find golden tickets.

Please miss this foul shot, Armani, so they can shut up

Are people only ever happy if free throw attempts are exactly the same?

Overall I think the foul count shows the way both teams have been playing, but that Wesley foul on Teys is not something I want to see called in the NBL.

Missed out son

Didn't bet on it, just replied initially to Jack's comment that it would go 200+.

PW, your overs are fine. This'll be 200+

Lack of eftpos means they can't get burgers at the stadium, that's why they're so into HJs

126pts with 1.5 quarters to go. Books had it at ~189.5? Looking good.

Righto Lovebroker, I pity you for those comments. Embarrassing bogan stuff there, like real trash.

Let's move on now.

Screw Adelaide. They're good, but bugger em.

find someone who loves you as much as Adelaide fans love screaming for hungry jacks