🏀 GAME THREAD 🏀 #17 Alabama vs. Mississippi State - Alabama Wins Seventh Straight, Defeats Mississippi State 100-75

[TerryP]

I am going to throw this out here for you to like or dislike, its just my opinion. I think we play better offensively when Philon is not in the game. There is a better flow, the ball is moved around (instead of watching him dribble) and we get better looks. As I stated in the last basketball thread, we are a completely different team, not good, when Holloway is not running the point.

I would profer the game plan changes. I'd have to look but I'm thinking more 3PTA. State matches a season high of 22 3's. The other was against Yale: Philon didn't play.

 

[TerryP]

I think that is expected to happen.

Put your thinking hat on for a second.

When that "lull" started I saw more pressure at the arc. They, as they've always done, went inside. It got rough in there which eventually led to CNO's T. State caught a bit of a hot hand in the stretch. But, it all came down to what was happening inside.

My view...

 

[TerryP]

I am going to throw this out here for you to like or dislike, its just my opinion. I think we play better offensively when Philon is not in the game. There is a better flow, the ball is moved around (instead of watching him dribble) and we get better looks. As I stated in the last basketball thread, we are a completely different team, not good, when Holloway is not running the point.

 

[Bammerboy321]

I am going to throw this out here for you to like or dislike, its just my opinion. I think we play better offensively when Philon is not in the game. There is a better flow, the ball is moved around (instead of watching him dribble) and we get better looks. As I stated in the last basketball thread, we are a completely different team, not good, when Holloway is not running the point.

I just think it means we need Holloway to be our primary ball handler and allow Philon to play offball more. Much better to screen him to get a better matchup and allow him to slash to the basket. Philon is a damn good guard capable of breaking down the defense, facilitating, hitting 3s, and creating tough baskets around the rim. The ball can stick to him at times when he's running the offense unfortunately.

 

[BamaFan334]

Put your thinking hat on for a second.

When that "lull" started I saw more pressure at the arc. They, as they've always done, went inside. It got rough in there which eventually led to CNO's T. State caught a bit of a hot hand in the stretch. But, it all came down to what was happening inside.

My view...

I couldn't get it on TV, so I was following on the ESPN app. I couldn't get a good feel for what was happening. I'm simply stating the law of averages kicks in and you ain't shooting 65% from three for 40 minutes.

 

[#80]

I've thought for most of this season guys can stand around at times and wait for Philon to do something. Motion last night was about as good as it gets for this team.

 

[mando]

I couldn't get it on TV, so I was following on the ESPN app. I couldn't get a good feel for what was happening. I'm simply stating the law of averages kicks in and you ain't shooting 65% from three for 40 minutes.

Against Arkansas in the 2nd half the team was shooting 80% a good part of the half. Not sure how they finished. That is a crazy stat as is the 65%. Oats has always said this could be his best shooting team. They can do this against average to good teams. Against elite teams that can guard they have not been able so sustain it and I guess that is understandable. I do hope they continue getting healthier and they keep up the momentum down the stretch.

 

[BamaFan334]

Against Arkansas in the 2nd half the team was shooting 80% a good part of the half. Not sure how they finished. That is a crazy stat as is the 65%. Oats has always said this could be his best shooting team. They can do this against average to good teams. Against elite teams that can guard they have not been able so sustain it and I guess that is understandable. I do hope they continue getting healthier and they keep up the momentum down the stretch.

No doubt. Hopefully we hit a hot stretch here soon.

 

[alabama mike]

I just think it means we need Holloway to be our primary ball handler and allow Philon to play offball more. Much better to screen him to get a better matchup and allow him to slash to the basket. Philon is a damn good guard capable of breaking down the defense, facilitating, hitting 3s, and creating tough baskets around the rim. The ball can stick to him at times when he's running the offense unfortunately.

Agree, we do become stagnant on offense when he is running point. Lots of guys standing around watching him dribble.

 

[Bammerboy321]

Agree, we do become stagnant on offense when he is running point. Lots of guys standing around watching him dribble.

Hate making a comparison to any barner, but Pearl was damn good at building that 2019 roster that made the FF. Philon is more talented but he can definitely see a lot of success that Bryce Brown had playing off Jared Harper.