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[Agent Icebeezy]

Butler is simply too small. If UConn loses this, they will beat themselves.

 

[Elfforkusu]

An ugly, down-tempo game is significantly closer to the concept of "basketball" than the dog and pony show that is the NBA.

Brad Stevens needs some magic here, because Butler looks about ready to get blown out.

 

[Tom Penny]

That was the dagger. It will take Butler 20 possession to tie the game.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Having trouble scoring

TAKE ANOTHER THREE!

6-22 from 3-point range. Bestball.

But honestly, you see them trying to take it inside. They don't have anybody talented enough with post moves or slashing ability to get points down low.

 

[truly101]

Damn you Gordon Hayward....DAMN YOU!

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

I think Butler created penetration a minute ago. Admittedly, they couldn't get a shot off and so retreated to back to half court before setting up another three, but it's a start.

Damn you Gordon Hayward....DAMN YOU!

Would have gone top 3 in this draft as well, but I'm glad he declared when he did, he's a good NBA player.

 

[Elfforkusu]

6-22 from 3-point range. Bestball.

But honestly, you see them trying to take it inside. They don't have anybody talented enough with post moves or slashing ability to get points down low.

Right, every time they go inside it ends (hilariously) badly.

 

[pxleyes]

Butler is simply too small. If UConn loses this, they will beat themselves.

It happened to Florida. The key is to not let Butler stick around.

 

[beast786]

That was the dagger. It will take Butler 20 possession to tie the game.

lol

 

[Mothman91]

Having trouble scoring

TAKE ANOTHER THREE!

Lmfao. DAT GAME STRAT.

 

[jjasper]

An ugly, down-tempo game is significantly closer to the concept of "basketball" than the dog and pony show that is the NBA.

Do you actually watch pro basketball?

 

[SamuraiX-]

0-18 Points in the Paint ratio.

GOTDAYUM lol

 

[Knux-Future]

Butler is channeling their inner me.

Missed layups all over dis bitch.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Do you actually watch pro basketball?

Unfortunately. There's nothing else on during May/June

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Butler has one 2pt FG the ENTIRE game? LOL

 

[Lunchbox]

Keep passing it to lamb

He's the only one who can sink one

 

[pxleyes]

Do you actually watch pro basketball?

For some reason there are people who forget or simply don't know that the standard NBA game is 1/3 longer than a college game.

 

[jakncoke]

Butler has one 2pt FG the ENTIRE game? LOL

haha indeed.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

An ugly, down-tempo game is significantly closer to the concept of "basketball" than the dog and pony show that is the NBA.

Brad Stevens needs some magic here, because Butler looks about ready to get blown out.

The college game has some strengths, 20% shooting (as a team) isn't one of them.

Dude just missed both fts ffs.

 

[Barrett2]

This is the worst shit I have ever seen. Holy fuck.

 

[giga]

Butler has one 2pt FG the ENTIRE game? LOL

Now TWO

 

[Ickman3400]

Unfortunately. There's nothing else on during May/June

Then you wouldn't be saying the dumb things you're saying.

 

[beast786]

Butler has one 2pt FG the ENTIRE game? LOL

that is what BB is all about.

 

[Sir Pant]

Wow miss both their free throws also? Jeeze guys, fundamental idea of basketball really isn't happening here.

 

[jakncoke]

For some reason there are people who forget or simply don't know that the standard NBA game is 1/3 longer than a college game.

hmm...

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

that is what BB is all about.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Then you wouldn't be saying the dumb things you're saying.

What, like "the NBA game sucks and barely resembles the game of basketball"? That's not dumb, it's true.

Anyway, this game is only any good if Butler can get it turned around. Right now they're playing completely outclassed.

 

[Barrett2]

Two 2 point field goals, this is what fundamental basketball is all about!

 

[AirBrian]

This is the worst shit I have ever seen. Holy fuck.

lol! First to 40 wins!

 

[jjasper]

That's not fair Butler is at least showing something the resembles a defense.

 

[pxleyes]

hmm...

Guess I reversed that one, lol. The college game is a third shorter.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

The college game has some strengths, 20% shooting (as a team) isn't one of them.

Dude just missed both fts ffs.

So much for making all your open shots LOL.

If every shot you are taking is contested, that is BAD basketball. No matter how good the defense is, if you can't break that defense down, figure it out and get yourself good looks, THAT IS BAD BASKETBALL.

 

[alr1ght]

Butler has one 2pt FG the ENTIRE game? LOL

BASKETBALL.

 

[Ickman3400]

What, like "the NBA game sucks and barely resembles the game of basketball"? That's not dumb, it's true.

I didn't know the game was supposed to resemble people not hitting any shots. Fake Bill Walton was right!

This game is a throwback to the days of Dr. James A. Naismith in that Butler/UConn is setting this great game of basketball back 100+ years.

 

[Elfforkusu]

So much for making all your open shots LOL.

If every shot you are taking is contested, that is BAD basketball. No matter how good the defense is, if you can't break that defense down, figure it out and get yourself good looks, THAT IS BAD BASKETBALL.

In the world I live in, it's possible for one team to outclass the other.

 

[chuckddd]

What, like "the NBA game sucks and barely resembles the game of basketball"? That's not dumb, it's true.

Too many modern day slaves?

 

[jakncoke]

shooting 74% and losing goddamn.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Too many modern day slaves?

Nah, just terrible officiating.

 

[BigJonsson]

Stop shooting 3's you morons

Playing like the Raptors lol

 

[jjasper]

This game is over.

 

[Mothman91]

DAT LAMB.

 

[Knux-Future]

LAMB!

This is the song that never ends, motherfucker

 

[SamuraiX-]

That big dude from Butler was wide open under the basket, so what he do?

KICK IT OUT FOR ANOTHER CHUCKED 3!

smfh

 

[jakncoke]

Guess I reversed that one, lol. The college game is a third shorter.

lol i didn't even notice that. i was going with the math doesn't add up

 

[giga]

POINT BLACK LAYUP MISS WTF

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Butler's done. Hopefully Kentucky and UNC can raise the level of play for next year's tournament with all the talent they're going to have.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Butler's done. This game officially sucks!

 

[anddo0]

Wow can't even make a layup? lol!

 

[bucknuticus]

Nah, just terrible officiating.

This is pretty much the reason I cant watch the NBA at all.

 

[Buckethead]

WTF is up with these rims.