I am not optimistic, but a veteran roster is one that just might pull and upset on the opponent's court. Here's hoping.
Johnson, Burns, Billings, Hill, Black starting.
Neither team burning up the nets in the early going, but I would take an ugly win.
Black hits his first two shots. That's a good sign.
They are 3 of 4 from the arc. But, why defend against the 3?
Osse finally hits a 3. But, of course, we let them answer right back.
Wes should break out some video from last year and see how we played defense. This is ridiculous frankly.
Well, we are clawing our way back. Need a little run here to end the half.
Black 3 of 4 with a couple of boards.
Shoshi 2 of 2.
Jackson 3 of 6. The big guys are getting it done.
On the other hand:
Johnson 1 of 6 with three turnovers.
Burns 0 of 2.
Marcus is killing us. Just trying to do too much. Amazing how much more effective he was last year when we had Josh to run the point. Really thought we'd be okay with Marcus there, but obviously that's not the case.
One thing Johnson does do remarkably well for a player his size is rebound. He already has 4 tonight, more than anyone else on the team.
Shoshi picks up his 3rd, but Black is playing well tonight.
Not one of Hill's better games.
We are getting hammered on the boards.
stAte on an 8-0 run. Bad time for it.
We have had 4 turnovers in the last 2 1/2 minutes.
Headed for another beat down. This is getting old.