Aussies off to a flying start with a 44pt win over Thailand
End score: 129 - 85
Top scorer: Terry McInerny (24pts)
Top rebounds: cockblock (20)
Top assists: TP (10)
Interesting stat: 5 players in the Aussie team received a rating of 13.0 or above. Around the grounds, Singapore had 1 player with a 13.0 rating in their 63pt win over Lubnan, and Hong Kong did not have anyone with a 13.0 or above rating in their 30pt win over kazakhstan.
It was an interesting start to the game with the u21 coach experimenting a little with the lineups. Cockblock got off to a flyer with a ridiculous block in the first minute of play, sending the ball out to a lucky fan in the 10th row. It set a great sign to Thailand early as they hesitated to attack the rim from there on in, settling for shots further out in fear of cockblock embarrassing them. It didnt stop him from sending the ball flying away in protection twice more in the first quarter, and 4 for the match. The fourth rejection was so well timed off a layup, that Australian volleyball middle hitter and powerhouse spiker Thomas Edgar stood up and applauded.
The scouting report from Lazz was pretty accurate, with Thailands PG setting up the majority of scoring opportunities for the team. Not only that, but he was very effective defensively, holding our PGs to low FG%. But TP showed his class with 10 dimes, and he couldnt be denied, scoring 15pts of his own. Hrjojo Buckarica (aka Buckshot) as the impact player off the bench, he played PG, SG and SF at various stages but broke down the defense extremely well in all positions, going 6-8 from the field in limited time.
MVP votes:
Very close voting here with 2 players both putting an absolute show on. TP had a very influential game, with an amazing +49pts when he was on court. His 10 dimes were a real highlight, also adding 4 boards. But cockblock was an inspirational force inside, with 9-14 fgs, and putting up a 20pt/20reb game, adding 4 blocks and a team high 14.5 rating, securing him the 3 votes. TP was awarded the 2 votes, and a handful of players put in a worthy game for the final vote. McInerny was awarded the 1 vote with his team high 24 pts/12 boards/2 blk game, with a special mention to Uggies, who went 10-13fgs for his 20pt/11 reb with an awesome 0 turnovers, No Ulcers with his quality 12pt 9 ass, 4 rebs , and Buckshot as previously mentioned with his 6-6 fgs in the first 3 qtrs before cooling in the 4th when the game was dusted.
3 votes- cockblock
2 votes- TP
1 vote- McInerny
Last edited by whitewind at 7/21/2014 7:37:11 PM