Game Thread: vs. St. John’s - 9:12 - FS1

[HoosierHoopster 6,963]

We saw this team come out in the 2d half with a vengance last game, really bring it - hoping to see that tonight 

[Hoosierfan2017 21,328]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Do you not see what defensive intensity has brought to this team?

 

He dribbles the air out of the ball for 15+ seconds a possession, turns the ball over too much, and can’t make shots. His defense is good but the team defense was fine before he came into the game tonight. I’d rather not play 4 on 5 on offense, and that’s what we do when he’s in the game. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,648]

From Tyler Tachman - St. John's entered tonight shooting 60 percent from the field and 48 percent from three. In the first half, Indiana held them to 33 percent from the field and 25 percent from three.

[Josh 12,621]

Phinisee is a great defender and a decent shooter.  But he should not be handling the ball.  There needs to be a ball handler on the floor at all times with him.  He's such a liability when he's allowed to make decisions with the ball

[kreigh8 2,046]

Phin almost has to play to spell X. If Lander hasn't improved with decision making with the ball or his defense, Phin is the only option at backup PG in my mind. Woody had Galloway take the ball up once and he seems likely to be done for the night so Phin is it.

[Hovadipo 56,000]

Just now, kreigh8 said:

Phin almost has to play to spell X. If Lander hasn't improved with decision making with the ball or his defense, Phin is the only option at backup PG in my mind. Woody had Galloway take the ball up once and he seems likely to be done for the night so Phin is it.

Yep. We can punch the air because of Phinisee all we want, but he’s all we got. 

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4 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

I don't remember the last time I enjoyed watch iu play.  This is fun

I'm still very nervous.  Color me paranoid.

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1 minute ago, Hovadipo said:

Yep. We can punch the air because of Phinisee all we want, but he’s all we got. 

After X picked up his second, yes.

[Five Prime 1,091]

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

[DChoosier 8,348]

Just now, brumdog45 said:

I'm still very nervous.  Color me paranoid.

I agree. We need to finish strong in the second half as this game could impact our confidence/trajectory for the season. 

[yogisballin 2,328]

12 minutes ago, kreigh8 said:

What's with the lack of Stewart? Drills a 3 early and then sat for most of the first half. I'm assuming he's healthy, but is his conditioning where it needs to be?

I think today is a year ago that his dad past. Seems like I seen a tweet earlier about it.

[str8baller 5,214]

Just now, Five Prime said:

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

He looked better last game. He’d probably get ate up by this pressure though.

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2 minutes ago, brumdog45 said:

After X picked up his second, yes.

…yes.

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4 minutes ago, Josh said:

Phinisee is a great defender and a decent shooter.  But he should not be handling the ball.  There needs to be a ball handler on the floor at all times with him.  He's such a liability when he's allowed to make decisions with the ball

I would kill for him to be a decent shooter.  Truth is he never has been and when he isn't hitting he seems to let it get to him.  I get him being out there with X in foul trouble, especially against the press.  But I'm sure you are going to see St. John's play completely off him this half until he actually hits something.

[mark1981 1,345]

Just now, Five Prime said:

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

Wakes you wonder.  Maybe him or his family pissed off Woody

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1 minute ago, Five Prime said:

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

Defensively, probably yes.

[DChoosier 8,348]

Just now, Five Prime said:

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

Two coaches, so far, have thought so. That being said….I’m not a “give Lander minutes” guy but I would have played him the last 2 minutes of the half.

[LIHoosier 26,148]

Galloway has his wrist taped up and on ice

[Hoosierfan2017 21,328]

1 minute ago, Five Prime said:

Is Lander really that bad?  Serious question. 

Idk but I’d like to see what he can do against a legitimate opponent. Phinisee is just not it and if he’s the best we can do then yikes. 

[hoosierdogg 3,194]

Hit FTs..