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The coaching discussion aside, Carver missed that easy put back early in the game ( 1st possession I think) but he probably makes that 9 out of 10 times. That play reminded me of the year we lost to Butler in the opening round of the NCAA by 1 or 2 (can't remember) when they put back a missed shot at the end of the game. Anyway, I think it was the 2nd half and we were on a run playing well and Frank Hassell had an easy put back off a fast break attempt. It was similar to Carver's miss the other night. His clanked off the run as well and he could have easily slammed it down. But in the heat of the moment when you have a split second to make that decision sometimes it just doesn't work out. Carver doesn't have to practice those shots as someone mentioned and I would bet Hassel has replayed that shot 1000 times in his head. Crazy stuff like that happens. You just have to play through a miss like that and get it right the next time. By the way, I coach every game I watch from my seat at the Ted. Not sure I ever made a bad decision.