UCLA v. Memphis: 2008 National Semi-Final Open Game Thread
by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 2:33 PM PDT
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PrintIt's finally go time. This week didn't drag on, did it?
Last time the Bruins met the Tigers in the Tournament, the nation (small "n") stood witness to the beauty of Coach Howland's in-your-shirt defense and how it completely shut down the more athletic Memphis squad. After the game, we had to hear the pundits, some of which still won't go away, about how "ugly" the Ben Ball Warriors made that game.
To the Nation it was a thing of beauty, and you certainly cannot argue with the result:
Bruins embracing the ugliness
Here is to more "ugliness" and more of the same results.
Let's stick with the same MOJO combination from our last game:
It's great to be a Bruin right about now.
This is your official National Semi-Final open-game thread. Have at it.
Go Bruins!
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Our band would have played
by SpaceMonkey on Apr 5, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions
You are correct
by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 5, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey BB
Hoping the team will deliver the best present ever this weekend.
Actually it was Monday
by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
OK Ref's -- Let Us PLAY!!!
We can beat any 5 on the floor. We can beat 8, but it's harder.
Go Bruins!!!
Baby Blues
Let's Go Bruins!!!
Time to beat that douche bag Calipari.
Time to turn down the CBS clowns ...
(Fox71, I know you already have the TV sound off)
Listening to Bruin radio is part of my ritual. Anybody else agree Donny-Mac was not only an exceptional scorer but is also an outstanding analyst?
It's a pleasure to be sharing this day with the rest of BN, though I'm so amped up I can barely type straight (maybe that's due to the beer part of the ritual). Go Bruins!
TV on, sound off
YOU KNOW OUR NAME.
I'm a longtime Bond fan, and to get geared up (not like I need any help), I like watching and listening to the opening credits from the last Bond movie.
"...If you come inside, things will not be the same
When you return to the night
If you think you've won
You never saw me change
The game that we have been playing
I've seen diamonds cut through harder men
Than you yourself but if you must pretend
You may meet your end...
Arm yourself because no-one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you
You can't deny the prize; it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die
The coldest blood runs through my veins<
You know my name.
YOU KNOW MY NAME..."
The mission is what matters, and the mission is this: "...do our best to become the best that we are capable of becoming."
And the best we are capable of THIS YEAR... is BANNER 12.
We must be smart. Swift. TOUGH.
And that is what we are.
IN CASE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY HAS FORGOTTEN, we haven't.
I just finished praying on a blue rosary. I've got my AA jersey on. My kid has his Farmar jersey on. Ms. M is stuck in Sacramento of all places on a school competition (she's a teacher), but she's calling in regularly.
WE ARE THE UCLA BRUINS.
YOU KNOW OUR NAME.
M
Casino Royale
If I can't be at the game
Let's bring it home!!!
Brothers and Sisters
The warriors are ready
On my mark...
UNLEASH HELL.
THIS
IS
UCLA
BASKETBALL
love with the hook
Redemption for Love
Coach Howland
Well,
Bruins playing at their pace.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
AAarrrgh
The pace is too fast
Huge mistake to go at their pace.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Completely agree
3 EARLY KEYS
- Catch the ball better in the paint. No bobbling.
- Play off the Memphis drivers -- let them try threes. Cover back.
- Hit the OFFENSIVE glass. Shoot close, miss close, we get putbacks.
THERE WE GO!
M
Right now, doesn't matter.
Force their bigs into foul trouble and it will pay dividends down the stretch.
WE CAN DO THIS.
M
Word of the day is CLOSE.
Shoot CLOSE.
Rebound CLOSE.
Score CLOSE.
M
How bout a few more tv timeouts?
Driving me nuts.
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions
Too fast
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
Keep pounding, keep pounding.
That's the way
Loving me some Westbrook ...
LUCKY Break
I've got sphlikes in my genectkezoink!
Yes, but anything for a win.
WE CAN DO THIS, BRUINS.
HAVE FAITH.
M
Nice passing by DC
It's still not a good pace
Refs
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
We need to lock down on D
When we clamp down, the game will be ours.
We can play better D.
And we will
Here's what it looks like to me
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
Feeling okay
Come ON, Keefe...
KL back in after a 2-minute break
Pass the ball westy, dont ballhog!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions
shoot
Nice slither by RW!!!!!
We will adjust
Bad series
Keefe HAS to hold on to rebounds!
This game
My emotions are all over the place.
We lack focus.
Prince needs to stop shooting
Composure
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions
thats a good timeout
Lets go!
Luc has to stay between 10 and 2...
Packer actually had a good point re: our use of screens. Even a busted clock...
M
Howland is PISSED
by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions
NO OUTSIDE JUMPERS. SLOW IT DOWN.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions
What the Hell?
Our disciplined play is breaking down rapidly. Slow the game down, play the inside game, and don't let KL get doubled down under!
Let's stay within 5 til half
I look for more Love scoring
Slower pace
more intense D
A win
Quit the whining...
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions
Playing at their pace
We have to play more deliberately.
Westy CALM THE FUCK DOWN MAN!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions
this is a fucking memphis love fest
Lets go!
They're beating us to loose balls.
A team of Westys
They are playing with more focus.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions
Where's AA2?
UCla needs to just calm down, slow it down.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions
We just
I do expect half-time adjustments galore and a close win
YepThey just need to keep it close going into half
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for the best
WTF is going on?
We have to play in control. Shoot close, stay close.
AND GO AFTER EVERY LOOSE BALL, DAMN IT!
M
rebounds
UCLA 12
they are getting too many second chances and it's offsetting their poor shooting.
They need to smack them in the nose
We are getting beat on the boards
I wonder how many turnovers we have
Too many.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
TAKE IT WHERE YOU CAN GET IT!
we got bailed out on that possession
That's the FOURTH open 3
36-29, 2:17 left.
Keep drawing fouls, KL.
love that horse shit right there
we're not loosing to these chumps, lets go one more stop before the half come on now!
Mem is taking long shots...
I liked our earlier frontcourt of KL, LMRAM and JK. If we can go long stretches with that frontcourt, or AA2 in there, too, we can lock down the D glass AND keep our guards tracking long rebounds.
Wow
That's the way to play
There was our focus and our intensity that we lacked throughout most of the first half.
Their inside guys are more brutish than atheletic
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
We haven't played a great half
- Luc please no jumpers;
- RW get under control when you are on break;
- please protect our defensive boards guys;
- and no MENTAL MISTAKES
LET'S GO!!!!
GO BRUINS.
We're Ok
Now it's time to play our game...
by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
LRMAM
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
38-35 at half
RW and DC in good shape foul wise. Look for them to be a little more aggressive on DR and CDR in the second half.
We're Good. Time to Believe
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions
People are just venting stress.
Now THAT'S nitpicking. :P
by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
How do you handle that open 3?
Your thoughts?
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions
Best case scenario...
Get the ball to Love. Draw the third foul on Dorsey.
Hope and pray CDR does something stupid that leads to his second.
And, if we're dreaming, Rose gets arrested for sleeping with a minor. That'd work out real well.
But I'll take the first one.
UCLA needs to SLOW THIS DOWN in 2H.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Rose and
Didn't play our best
2nd Half:
- Howland makes his adjustments
- Cut down on turnovers and silly mistakes
- Exploit the 2 fouls each on Dorsey and Taggart
- Love goes nuts
- Play Ben-ball!
Did Aboya play in the half?
We are where we need to be
We can play better -- Ithink they are at the top of their game.
Memphis is all one-on-one
Let's get this done, Bruins!
I agree, which is why we cant let ourselves be
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Feeling pretty good overall
Defensively, we've got to refocus on the boards, defensive particularly. They've made some impressive moves around the basket, and were shooting out the daylights early. If not for a period of more reasonable shooting, this could have gotten ugly.
Other than that, I agree with many that we've got to be careful about the pace, but think we did okay besides a few spots.
Also, the ref'ing has been just fine in my book. It's never perfect, but they've basically let us play without the touch fouls that I'd feared.
All in all, we closed out the half well, and I feel good about the second half.
Now let's GO.
GO BRUINS.
Hot off the Yahoo press
Name FG 3Pt FT PF Pts
Darren Collison 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 2
James Keefe 0-0 0-0 2-2 1 2
Kevin Love 3-6 0-0 4-4 0 10
L R MaM 1-5 0-0 2-2 0 4
Josh Shipp 2-4 2-4 0-2 0 6
Westbrook 5-8 1-1 0-0 1 11
Totals 12-27 3-5 8-10 3 35
Percentages: .444 .600 .800
Memphis
Name FG 3Pt FT PF Pts
Antonio Anderson 2-6 1-3 0-0 0 5
Joey Dorsey 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 0
Douglas-Roberts 5-8 1-1 2-2 1 13
Robert Dozier 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 2
Willie Kemp 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0
Doneal Mack 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0
Derrick Rose 5-10 0-0 1-2 1 11
Shawn Taggart 3-7 1-2 0-0 2 7
Totals 16-39 3-8 3-4 6 38
Percentages: .410 .375 .750
(I was going to try to cleam up the columns, but it's too much of a pain.)
And in the name of all that's holy, turn the sound off at least at halftime. There is NOTHING that any of these guys can say that will inform or enlighten or entertain. They are all basically no-nothing blowhards.
WE ARE VERY MUCH IN THIS.
JS is hitting from distance, and he's LOOKING to drive.
DC is getting more comfortable with MEM's defense, and he only has ONE FOUL.
RW is, what, 5 for 7? AND WITH ONLY ONE FOUL.
Luc is hitting the glass and looks to be giving up the baseliners (ugh).
Only 6 turnovers for us agaisnt a frenetic athletic team.
Despite all the talk of pace, this has NOT been a runaway by Memphis -- and when's the last time these guys had to play a close battle against a team that knew how to play solid D.
CDR will cool off. CBH will get these guys re-set on D, and LMRAM will start forcing him out. Wtach for it.
We don't have them EXACTLY where we want them, but we have them right where they don't want to be.
WE'RE GONNA TAKE THEM.
M
I agree, M
If we just calm down a bit, and get half of the lucky breaks they're getting, I am optimistic.
People usually scoff at "luck" but
This One Wasn't Supposed to be Easy
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
What I want to see in the 2nd Half
- Darren Collison start playing like they could actually lose the game.
- RW play a little better D (I know, that's like asking for something to be more than perfect, but you know...)
- KL to get ANGRY. He could use a wake up call too. I know his first half wasn't that bad, but if he wants to he can take over the game, we've seen it before.
Taggert and Dorsey have 15 rebounds
BTW -- Is it just me or have our opponents been getting "lucky" bounces than us?
They are going after the ball more agressively.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I just mentioned that
And with the sound off, all I see is guys talking very quickly, waving their hands and pontificating. There is nohting any of these guy have to say that I care to hear. Sound staying off.
Listening to Don McClean and Chris Roberts..
by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree w/ half of that
by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I'm going to start drinking
CBH will show them what they need to do to win, just like always.
NO MATTER WHAT.
We need to make this a test of wills
this is where what we thrive on..Lets go!
I know Nestor andothers have said this..
..and we're only down by three.
We seem tentative out there wih a number of mental mistakes..
..and we're only down by three.
If (when) we put this back together we should be o.k.
Now, who the hell is Keno Davis?
by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
Yep, Red
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions
If we can make corrections
Seth and Clark
LETS GO!!!
What was it they said?
by planchitecto on Apr 5, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
They are playing very well
Do they have more than 1 turnover?
I'm sure CBH will tell our guys to hold onto rebounds.
We lost a few and they hurt us.
Go Bruins. Lock down on D from the start.
That's how we win.
Lock down.
About rebounding
3 things
REBOUND the basketball.
Use our big lineup with Luc on CDR if he starts to go off.
CDR started 5-6...
WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!
RW SECOND FOUL.
KL DRAWS THE CHARGE!!!!!
NO, LUC, DON'T SHOOT JUMPERS!
CMON LUC NO JUMPSHOTS FOR GOD SAKES!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions
DORSEY HAS HIS THIRD???
Wow...
Does this mean Rose will get picked up by HPD?
GO BRUINS!
LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT....
COME ON, BRUINS, GET IT TOGETHER!
M
Two poor offensive possessions
They just don't seem to be focused......
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
Klove
but I'd LOVE to be wrong, and have it be RW, DC or JS.
They arent giving him the ball.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I really want to
by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at the clock!
I suppose some of us would consider it "unrealistic," but still, there's FIFTEEN MINUTES!!! It's still possible!!!! BELIEEEEEEEEEVEEEEEEEEEE
by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
lucs body language was
More jumpshots.....
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions
Whose foul???
UCLA is making uncharacterictic mistakes.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions
Great
Yes nice turnover
THIS is what we needed to do.
WHew!!! 3 seconds...
48-41, DON'T GIVE UP, NATION!
HAVE FAITH!!!!!
M
shit yes
No wonder Luc missed that shot
Turnovers are the difference so far
If we calm and slow down, we'll be fine.
Scrappy Play
NOW let's capitalize.
These stupid jumpshots and 3s are gonna KILL US.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions
Not a bad look though
It's not a way to beat this team.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
50-45, AA2 on a DC dish...
YESSSSSSSS!!!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions
RW has his THIRD.
Ohhhh boyyyy.
M
They are going after rebounds more agressively
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
DC NOW HAS HIS THIRD.
Play Smart
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
STOP THE PENETRATION!!!!!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions
Are you seriously blaming refs for our defense?
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
bring in mata and keefe
WE HAVE MORE EXPERIENCE.
WE HAVE STRONGER REBOUNDERS.
WTF IS GOING ON???
Yes, I am.
We need them to get KL the ball in the paint and let him bang it in, and WE NEED REBOUNDS!!
Yes, I am drinking.
Bad fouls
Love not getting any touches. Despite the Memphis frontline foul trouble.
NO EFFORT ON REBOUNDING......
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions
56-49, 10:00 LEFT
Idiotic turnovers......
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Ship needs the ball
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Dribble penetration is killing these guys.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
OMG STOP JUMPSHOOTING....
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
Is Howland the new Self
by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
STFU
We have come back before and will again.
Calling out Howland is not the answer.
7:53 left, 59-49, DC has his FOURTH.
Lame
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions
4 on DC
Explosion Iminent
And it needs to do it NOW.
sorry that
right now lets see what your made of
helping?
by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
UCLA is making rookie mistakes over and over again
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions
josh
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions
FAITH BRETHREN
WKU All Over Again?
by bruininthelbc on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions
oh boy,
focus Bruins.
there's time if we play OUR game. just need to do it.
Best approach is to throw the ball inside.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions
OK, here's the plan...
(2) JS ahs to shot on the drive. he can't wait for wide-open shots -- there won't be any. He HAS to look to SHOOT. EVen if he misses, we can get baOAds for putbacks and maybe draw fouls.
(3) KL. Feed it to him. Lob, backscreen, give it to him for isos. GIVE HIM THE BALL!!!!!
DC
JK and LMRAM can get us points...
OK -- Be Positive
That's not how we do things here
AND JS WITH THE BUCKET AND FOUL!!!!!
Do you hear the rumbling?
Rebound
Westy running the point...no problem.
Great look by Keefe but too bad
NO JUMPSHOTS CMON!!!!!!
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions
LUC IS HUSTLING!
Not sure I like DC coming in so soon.
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions
Memphis is 10-12 at the FT line
59-52, 6:07 left...
BELIEVE, NATION, BELIEVE!!!!!!!
5:37 LEFT, JS WITH HIS 2ND.
OMG MORE JUMPSHOTS????
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions
Stop shooting jumpshots.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
KEEP GOIING INSIDE!!!!!
Jumpshots = we lose this game.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
What the hell are their doing with these jumpshots
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions
UCLA cannot hit anything
Dude
Memphis is just better.
It's a tough pill to swallow - had to do it last week myself. But be real.
by HornsFan @ Bruins Nation on Apr 5, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Crap
11 point lead now with 3 minutes left and UCLA cannot hit anything.
Wow,
Walking back up the court
Oh I guess we're fouling.
DC HAS FOULED OUT WITH 2:53 LEFT
WHY?
M
Wrong. They lost the game shooting jumpshots.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Collison with a bad foul to get out of the game
The way I figure it
Tough to come back when you can't make any baskets.
Goog God.....
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions
Collison
Time to put in some bench guys to immediately
WE CAN STILL WIN.
JS AT THE 2.
LMRAM AT THE 3 GUARDING DOUGLAS-ROBERTS.
ALL SHOTS FROM HERE ON OUT ARE DRIVES, POST-UPS, OR PUTBACKS.
WE CAN STILL DO THIS.
M
Memphis Defense
by planchitecto on Apr 5, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions
they look tired out there
by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
Just get it in to Love
They should have done that earlier..........
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember, we didn't have a chance
Collison
y is a 6'1
by uclaov1 on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
Collison Quit!
by Seanny Rotten on Apr 5, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
KEEP GOING!
no matter...
i am very, very, very frustrated right now.
Should UCLA start fouling?
WE CAME BACK FROM WORSE VS. ZAGA!!!
HOW MANY REBOUNDS DO WE BOBBLE?
Don't know about that.
M
Sigh
But it's over.
It's really over. A MIRACLE would have to happen, and I do believe in miracles, I just don't see it.
Uggh...
UCLA needs a WSU flurry of 3s to get back in this game right now.
Does
I gotta think he's going to feel like this was a missed opportunity.
Why wouldn't he come back?
Hell, I'd stay and get a degree, UCLA is a fantastic place to go to school and be an athlete. The NBA will ALWAYS be there.
Frankly his game could stand another year of tuning as well.
Put it this way...if you knew you'd be the Big Man inside each and every game, playing massive minutes for a premier basketball program with a wonderful history, OR would you rather ride the pine in the NBA getting maybe 5 minutes a game for a BAD team with no hope of making the playoffs.
Memphis is just better
But Memphis is just better. A lot better. I had to swallow this bitter pill myself last week.
by HornsFan @ Bruins Nation on Apr 5, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions
NO THEY ARE NOT.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
you're probably right
Not me
And no way A&M wins that game, even if a foul is called.
by HornsFan @ Bruins Nation on Apr 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
You Again.
They are not "champions." They won a game.
You're bad mojo for "your" teams, because you are completely disingenuous. This is not "name-calling," because you are, indeed, disingenuous.
Who is gonna take the shots?
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions
It's been a great season
I'm just really surprised that we had no sense of urgency, and no focus at all. This was NOT the team I watched all season.
I don't mind losing..
by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions
I feel bad for our guys
NEVER STOP. NEVER STOP FIGHTING...
M
I Love This Team.
Fine, the thugs outplayed us in one game. I'd love to follow up on them in five years, and compare them to these warriors.
They're not "champions." They won a game.
Might as well put Chace and Dragovic in the game
I love this team.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
Surprised
by planchitecto on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
I hope KL comes back
by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
athleticism
Not to be..but a great season..
We'll be back; you wonder if this is how KL and DC want to remember their last UCLA game?
by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions
How about if I give you a hug, and
I hope as many people show up to welcome them back as were there to send them off.
Gotta give credit to Memphis, but I'm not going to say they're a better team than we are. They were tonight, but I wish this wasn't a single-elimination tournament at this point.
Thank you Bruins
78-63, Memphis goes to the Final.
Here's hoping KL AND DC come back next year, with chips on their shoulders the size of Humvees.
If Memphis had not lost their one game..
by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
I was questioning our urgency and desire
Bravo fellas, I know you ran into a wall and did everything you could to try and get through it.
Let's hope we never hear some dimwitted scum bag ever say "goodnight UCLA" to us like that again.
Every day, every year
What a great year by our team.
Dont forget
by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions
I'm Heartbroken
I'm heartbroken.
I love our guys.
by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions
Game over
Next year...
With the game that DC played
How dare you
It's not just him.
by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ridiculous
by McNown to Farmer on Apr 5, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry
NONE of the Bruins had the passion tonight. THis wasn't the same team.
As much as DC has done for the team this year, this was his BIGGEST time to shine, and he didn't do it. He got outplayed. BADLY
Just because he didnt look it doesnt mean he
Yes he got outplayed
Bullshit attack?
Oh wait, isn't this the site that called for a certain Football coach to get FIRED? So if I can't criticize a player or coach for a bad game once in awhile, does that mean I have to post nothing but platitudes and bon mots? Give me a break - look up the term "hypocrite" Nestor, you might see yourself there.
Oh and don't worry, I won't be posting criticisms of anyone here anymore, I probably won't be posting here much, this doesn't seem to be a very friendly "blog"/"message board."
Great season
Felt your pain five days ago. Memphis is just damn good. Totally overwhelming.
by HornsFan @ Bruins Nation on Apr 5, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks man...
Thanks UCLA
GO BRUINS!!!
Proud of the Bruins
a great season....
i just dont know where KL went during the 2nd half. he never really posted up...
oh well, next year!
by brunettebruin on Apr 5, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions
Mata-Real is still a champion.
Great season. I can't say I'm not extremely disappointed in how our guys played today, but Memphis earned it. They hit their FTs and they played a great second half.
We had them within 3 and with their big guys in foul trouble. We threw it away. I know this really burns. I know our guys our in a lot of pain.
I hope they remember that pain and disappointment next year and use it to bring the national title back to where it belongs.
Post game thread is up
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by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions
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by whp68 on Apr 7, 2008 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks Guys
DC, don't be too hard on yourself (and come back next year!).
Kevin and RW, do whatever you think is right of course, but the phrase "unfinished business" springs to mind...
LoMata, thank you most of all. You've been a great presence these past four years, it won't be the same without you. Good luck man.
Everyone else, bring on next year!
The Heartbreak
by bruininthelbc on Apr 5, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions
Thank you, Lorenzo.
Great season and all, BUT
How else do you call that? Fouls out with 3 min to play on a b.s. foul? Really!? How else is anyone supposed to view that!?
Evil wins.
As long as we got Coach Howland, we will be back.
An Open Letter to Whoever Keeps Putting Up Mojo
Some quick thoughts
Love played a great first half, but ended up shooting 4/12. I was not so happy when he went to take open 3s. Although he is able to hit them, when he steps out we lose all our rebounding advantage. You have to give some credit to Dorsey for playing a great defensive second half, but I think overall we didn't get Love the ball inside as much as we needed to. I am a little bit suprised this wasn't addressed early in the second half (or if it was, that the players didn't make the plays) after Dorsey got 3 fouls.
Luc did well with rebounding (13), and had quite a few good drives to the basket (ending in 12 points). However he also took some outside jumpers which were unnecessary.
Shipp started out draining 2 threes, which was great. Later he started driving to the basket, which is also what we needed more than him hitting 3s. Overall, I think he should spend the offseason working very hard on his shot consistency and his lateral movement.
Collison, ... he's been a great point guard all year except in 3 games (Washington, WKU, and Memphis). I understand that Rose is a very possible 1st round pick that made DJ Augustin look average. However, DJ Augustin was still able to draw a few fouls. I understand that the Memphis team is tall and atheletic, but to score only 2 points on 1/9 shooting is way below his potential. Collison had 28 points driving in a Stanford zone and shooting over two 7 footers, and I just feel that for whatever reason he was off tonight.
I think the style Memphis plays suprised our players. I think our backcourt and other teams felt that they had to "match" Memphis's backcourt, and as a result made some uncharacteristically poor decisions under uncharacteristic pressure (with the exception of Westbrook). Therefore, overall we too many perimeter shots and didn't get the ball to Love (who was clearly tired by the end of the game) enough.
On Memphis's end, I just have to say "wow" on CDR and Rose, who drew the fouls (13 and 12) and then made them (87%). In comparison, the rest of their team had 0 fouls. The two players combined for 53 of 78 total Memphis points on 48% shooting.
I have to say that I am disappointed that it wasn't even a close game. We had a couple runs, but they were VERY short because we couldn't stop Memphis; they had dribble penetration seemingly at will (hard to play man against dribble-drive offense). Nevertheless, we had a great season and I look forward to next year.
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