The entire team looked exhausted in the last three minutes. I think they are convinced the only way they win is with stifling defense. And that could be true. But it wears them down this time of the season.
That is why you see JJ coming in. for Ke. Boone while he is over at the end of the bench gasping for air. That's why Thomas dribbles into a double team at the half court and has to call a time out.( totally uncharacteristic) That's partially why he missed the two foul shots. That explains why they were guarding with their arms and not moving their feet. ( resulting in multiple foul calls). It explains why they were shooting poorly. It explains the wide open three's for Reno ( no close outs)
If the team is tiring quickly and there is no bench to turn to the this spells trouble for our future games. Elevation will kill a tired team. AF ( 6900 ft) Wyoming ( 7200 ft.) Reno ( 4900 ft)
We'll see Wednesday.
That is why you see JJ coming in. for Ke. Boone while he is over at the end of the bench gasping for air. That's why Thomas dribbles into a double team at the half court and has to call a time out.( totally uncharacteristic) That's partially why he missed the two foul shots. That explains why they were guarding with their arms and not moving their feet. ( resulting in multiple foul calls). It explains why they were shooting poorly. It explains the wide open three's for Reno ( no close outs)
If the team is tiring quickly and there is no bench to turn to the this spells trouble for our future games. Elevation will kill a tired team. AF ( 6900 ft) Wyoming ( 7200 ft.) Reno ( 4900 ft)
We'll see Wednesday.
