3/15 MD vs. Duke
#1
Posted 14 March 2013 - 08:39 PM
Remarkably, at half-time of the MD/WF game tonight, ESPN said that Lunardi had MD on his next 4 out. If that is accurate, an upset over Duke would get MD close (and probably in with a win Saturday).
#2
Posted 14 March 2013 - 08:57 PM
#3
Posted 14 March 2013 - 09:00 PM
#beatdown.
Nah, Duke figures to keep it close.
- You Play to Win the Game likes this
#4
Posted 14 March 2013 - 09:18 PM
#beatdown.
Funny thing about 3pt reliant teams...you never know when that off-day is gonna happen. If Duke loses they will beat themselves, MD won't beat them...but always gotta wonder.
#5
Posted 14 March 2013 - 09:24 PM
Duke not as reliant on 3 with Kelly back...ability to spread floor opens up the lane for drives and Plumlee to work down low.Funny thing about 3pt reliant teams...you never know when that off-day is gonna happen. If Duke loses they will beat themselves, MD won't beat them...but always gotta wonder.
#6
Posted 14 March 2013 - 11:31 PM
After all the "must wins" they lost (GT, BC, UVA), I can't see them in without winning the Tourney, maybe if they make the Finals and lose.Duke has been buoyed by the return of Kelly, and many people are now picking the Blue Devils to win the National title.
Remarkably, at half-time of the MD/WF game tonight, ESPN said that Lunardi had MD on his next 4 out. If that is accurate, an upset over Duke would get MD close (and probably in with a win Saturday).
And here's how you know tomorrow's game is a "must win" while were on this subject, no one is using that term. It goes without saying as opposed to every other ACC game described as such.
#7
Posted 15 March 2013 - 12:33 AM
#8
Posted 15 March 2013 - 01:06 AM
#9
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:53 AM
But there's nothing about this team that makes me think they'll win this game. Plumlee will be super-motivated after getting embarrassed in CP. In fact, I'll go ahead and put him down for 20/10 now.
Basically, MD is going to have to not turn the ball over, continue to shoot the 3 as well as they did last night, and hope Duke has an off night shooting. Like I said in the other thread, I'll be impressed - not happy, but impressed - if they keep it within 10.
#10
Posted 15 March 2013 - 07:35 AM
If they were to win this game, it would at least make the selection show worth watching. I still seriously doubt they'd get in, but I'd have at least a glimmer of hope.
But there's nothing about this team that makes me think they'll win this game. Plumlee will be super-motivated after getting embarrassed in CP. In fact, I'll go ahead and put him down for 20/10 now.
Basically, MD is going to have to not turn the ball over, continue to shoot the 3 as well as they did last night, and hope Duke has an off night shooting. Like I said in the other thread, I'll be impressed - not happy, but impressed - if they keep it within 10.
Yeah, I agree with a lot of this.
MD has to really win on the boards, score inside, get to the line, and hit some shots from outside. Think MD had 26 turnovers in the win at College Park. Probably need to be around 15 or less tonight. Like you said, need Duke to be off shooting (or at-least not on), but also have to keep them away from the foul line.
MD needs to start strong.
#11
Posted 15 March 2013 - 07:39 AM
#12
Posted 15 March 2013 - 07:41 AM
Also Cleare has to get off the bench more tonight. ESPN relayed Coach Turgeon's comments about Cleare being his favorite player to Coach on this team, due to how hard Cleare works in practice... so I'm puzzled as to why his time has been limited the last few games.
Agreed. I've read some very faint rumblings on several MD blog sites that Cleare is not really all that happy and may be looking to get out. I hope that is not true, as I think he has tremendous potential if he can learn to play more controlled.
#13
Posted 15 March 2013 - 09:33 AM
It's been frustrating to watch Len, Padgett, and Mitchell struggle underneath but never a sighting of Cleare. It's weird. There's no reason to save a guy like that until later in the Tournament, so hopefully we see more of him in this game. He's not quite the rebounder that Mitchell is, but he might be a better scorer. Also mad that Len made that 3-pointer last night; it means he'll try more...Also Cleare has to get off the bench more tonight. ESPN relayed Coach Turgeon's comments about Cleare being his favorite player to Coach on this team, due to how hard Cleare works in practice... so I'm puzzled as to why his time has been limited the last few games.
#14
Posted 15 March 2013 - 10:14 AM
No it doesn't.Also mad that Len made that 3-pointer last night; it means he'll try more...
#15
Posted 15 March 2013 - 10:29 AM
They'd fall right back to the next four at minimum if they lost after beating Duke IMO. I'd put their odds of making the Tourney at roughly 10% with a Duke win then a next round defeat. They need significant help even with making the Finals. I think their only path really is winning the whole thing, but I could see them potentially getting in making the Finals.If they were to win this game, it would at least make the selection show worth watching. I still seriously doubt they'd get in, but I'd have at least a glimmer of hope.
But there's nothing about this team that makes me think they'll win this game. Plumlee will be super-motivated after getting embarrassed in CP. In fact, I'll go ahead and put him down for 20/10 now.
Basically, MD is going to have to not turn the ball over, continue to shoot the 3 as well as they did last night, and hope Duke has an off night shooting. Like I said in the other thread, I'll be impressed - not happy, but impressed - if they keep it within 10.
#16
Posted 15 March 2013 - 05:26 PM
MD had a great 1st half vs. UVA, and a nice last 10 mts vs. Wake Forest. How about 1 sustained full game?
#17
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:18 PM
Layman with 5 points, and 4 boards... Wells with 7 points, including a very loud slam.
Duke 1-6 from the floor...
#18
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:27 PM
#19
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:35 PM
He's coming back next year right?
#20
Posted 15 March 2013 - 06:36 PM
Wells has now scored 14 points... Len scores his first basket, slamming home a pass from Wells.
Len's size continuing to cause problems for Plumlee.
Sulaimon doing work for Duke, just like he did when these teams played at Durham.
Kelly has been a complete non-factor.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users