Sunday, July 6, 2008

Blue Eagles vs. Archers (Round 1)

Ateneo vs. Lasalle (Round 1)

1st Quarter:

Game off to a weird start. 2 Freethrows by Chris Tiu before the tip off and guess what's the reason behind it? It's because the coaching staff of the Archers don't have any ID's with them?? What?! Anyways, My Blue Eagles are off to a fast start with Buenafe getting his first 2 points of his young UAAP career.

* Tiu prooves to us that he is a gifted shooter. Believe me, we need shooters like this in our team. The RP Team should get Tiu and that UP Guy who looks and shoots like Allan Caidic and develop them into great players and shooters this EARLY.

* Jobe Sherwin Nkemakolam is so thin right now. He shows us his new moves by being able to control his body and getting the shot in.

* La Salle manages to stay within striking distance as Ateneo seems to have not learned over the years that they need to take care of the ball. Ateneo has already 8 turn overs this 1st quarter and the sad thing, they are not caused by the La Salle pressure but by purely sloppy plays their players.

2nd Quarter:

* Baclao comes up big with a huge rejection over Rico Maierhoffer.

* The rookies of Lasalle shows maturity as they are able to withstand the pressure and handle the ball well.

* La Salle shows ADMU that they could hit the long ball with a high percentage. Mind you, their shooters surprise me.

* Ateneo tries to hold on through their captain Chris Tiu.

* La Salle ends the 1st half with a bang. A big run which caught the Blue Eagles off guard

Archers: 40Blue Eagles: 35

1st Half Recap:
BLue Eagles shooting is terrible at 36% but they are surviving through their freethrows. For them to win, THEY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE BALL AND NOT GIVE IT TO LA SALLE. It would have been better if they turn those over because of the La Salle pressure but they're turning it over coz of sloppy plays.

3rd Quarter:
* Baclao picks up foul #3. This is critical for the Blue Eagles as he is one of their biggest rebounders in the team.

* Rabeh Ahmed "Rabeh" Al-Hussaini just showed why he is an idiot for me. He is the most useless player in the Blue Eagles roster. He also makes stupid decisions such as shooting jump shots. The highlight of this quarter for him, he was wide open and all he needed to do is put the ball in the basket. Guess what? He did not make the shot and it was SHORT!!! TOO SHORT!! Get this guy out now!

* Blue Eagles rallies through the freethrow line and of course Chris Tiu. Tiu has 19 points at this point.

* It is also noticeable that coach Norman is not anymore using his rookies as often as he did in the 1st half.

* Just as i said Norman is not using his rookies, Buenafe comes up big time with 2 difficult shots. This kid has a future and will be the team's go to man soon.

* Ateneo ends the quarter big as Salamat just educated Atkins how to penetrate through the defense and score a lay up.

4th Quarter:

* Another weird start, Casio shoots 2 freethrows plus ball possession. It was because Black disobeyed the commissioner's order?. Narvasa is showing authority in this season.

* "Rabeh" Al-Hussaini is trying to prove me wrong. Comes up with big shots during the initial stage of the 4th quarter as the Eagles rally.

* Webb comes up with a big 3 point play. Besides being a rookie, this guy is too cocky.
* Salamat comes up big in a 10-0 Ateneo run. Salamat is one of the great slashers iv'e seen play in the UAAP.

* Just as he was about to prove me wrong, Al-Hussaini turns the ball over, commits bad decisions and is contented by just looking at the ball and not hustling.

* Tiu was fouled hard. Probably the turning point, made 2 out of 3 shots.

* Yuri Escueta. He did not do much scoring in this game. But again, he was big. Really big!! 2 big defensive plays and a rebound i never thought he would be able to take control.

Round 1 goes to Ateneo.....The difference? They were able to limit their turnovers during the 4th quarter. They forced the Archers into low percentage shots. I can't wait for Round 2. I'll see you....

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