Towards the latter portion of the 2nd period, the Eagles' shooting began to cool off, and UST began to get open lanes in the midrange area. Aljon Mariano has scored 6 on gimmes. The law of averages has somehow caught up with the Eagles as far as turnovers go. A few crucial miscues, and Tigers can find themselves back in this game.
UST's D on Ateneo's slashers has been laudable, with Newsome and Buenafe struggling to score.
The Eagles need to:
-Minimize turnovers and continue to read passing lanes well.
-Rotations have been crisp, but sometimes a lack of movement leads to ill-advised shots.
-Establish easy makes for their bigs. Golla and Erram need to continue to roll within five feet of the rim so as to create chances for makes off of drop passes.
The Tigers need to:
-Keep dumping the ball to Karim Abdul. If doubled, their shooters need to move to their sweet spots at 15-20 feet or cut to the middle of the offensive stripe.
-Make free throws. Can't stress this enough. These should be freebies for all ballers.
-Work on the post with their wings and forwards more. If crowded, swing back to the perimeter, do motion, and repost. Their size and superior athleticism man for man should get them quick conversions this way.
3rd period underway.
MC
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