Good effort, Thunder. Yesterday's playoff game with Kapolei didn't finish how we wanted and losing close always hurts, but props to them. They took care of the ball and we often didn't. Simple as that. Turnovers were probably double what we normally have and we still almost won. Lots to learn from a loss.
From a coaching perspective:
1. I should have recognized that our overall conditioning is not what it was a month or two ago. Instead of leaving our starters in as long as I did, I should've burned at least two time outs much earlier and subbed more frequently, especially with Kapolei using all 9 or 10 of their guys the way they did.
2. We were not prepared for their press and that falls on me. We haven't worked on a press breaker in ages. We got our share of layups, but the turnovers were preventable.
3. In our man offense, I should've recognized the mismatch Blake had on their center. Any iso from the wing or high post would've been very effective since he was a step too slow for Blake. Isos would've taken their center out of rebounding position.
There are other factors, of course, especially missed layups and free throws, and the rash of traveling calls. Remember, referees don't adjust to players. Players have to adjust to referees. Thinking otherwise is foolish.
One more game — against the Sharks — and I'm looking forward to it very, very much.
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