padaceth
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Favourite Team: Newcastle Eagles
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Post by padaceth on Nov 17, 2018 10:19:04 GMT
I am sure we will up our game tonight but unfortunately I can't see past a Riders win. We would need to be more consistent than we have been in recent weeks. We would need more than one Williams to actually start playing particularly Kai as his woeful defensive display last night is what led to Moses getting into foul trouble so early in the game.
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Post by saintpat on Nov 17, 2018 11:07:50 GMT
Such a massively important game for Eagles, every single one of their players needs to bring their 'A' game. They need to prove they can compete with Riders, they need to show an intensity and desire which seems to have been lacking recently, given their start to the season it's strange. I'd say that Fab needs to play far more minutes than he'd like if he is going to get the reaction from his players that he needs.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 11:53:59 GMT
I think Eagles will start strong but fade away in third or fourth quarter
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Post by stevetino on Nov 17, 2018 18:44:07 GMT
I think Eagles will start strong but fade away in third or fourth quarter Riders will win comfortably |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 19:11:40 GMT
Leicester Riders
@ridersbball
7m
Roster Update: Hampton and Wright remain out of the line up for tonight’s action.
Burnett will dress for today’s
@bblofficial
Cup action.
(Not sure if that means Burnett will actually play?)
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Post by saintpat on Nov 17, 2018 19:50:13 GMT
Some really poor defence from in 1st quarter & some poor shot selection, I'd expect better from both teams.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 19:56:04 GMT
I think Eagles will start strong but fade away in third or fourth quarter Ive got the first bit right Hopefully I've got the second bit right! |
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Post by stevetino on Nov 17, 2018 20:14:38 GMT
Some really poor defence from in 1st quarter & some poor shot selection, I'd expect better from both teams. Expect the unexpected then |
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Post by gloryeagle on Nov 17, 2018 20:17:46 GMT
Riders 35-49 Eagles at half time
Riders intensity not what it usually is - Clearly jaded with this being their 3rd game in 5 days - We simply must take advantage.
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Post by mikevigorfanclub on Nov 17, 2018 20:41:47 GMT
getting closer, 10 in it, nearing end of q3.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 20:54:12 GMT
Riders 35-49 Eagles at half time Riders intensity not what it usually is - Clearly jaded with this being their 3rd game in 5 days - We simply must take advantage. Shown some great intensity since then but too late IMO |
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Post by mikevigorfanclub on Nov 17, 2018 21:01:44 GMT
Defoe out, 2:15 left, 9 in it with Burnett for the 'and1'....makes it
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Post by mikevigorfanclub on Nov 17, 2018 21:02:09 GMT
Defoe out, 2:15 left, 9 in it with Burnett for the 'and1'....makes it.
Steal...Holder for 2....6pt game...1:54 to go
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 21:06:41 GMT
Well done Eagles. Fully deserved. Great bottle after we started to come back at them.
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 17, 2018 21:12:10 GMT
I think Eagles will start strong but fade away in third or fourth quarter Well, there 's always next year for that sweep.... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2018 21:12:41 GMT
Good job Rob knows how to stop fletch with Connor....
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Post by stevetino on Nov 17, 2018 21:15:47 GMT
Thought all the good work would go up in smoke when Jamal williams got on court late in the 4th, thankfully his team mates made some big plays down the stretch to see it out.. really glad to see Kyle Williams showing what he can do & Victor Moses is pure class
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2018 21:18:00 GMT
I think Eagles will start strong but fade away in third or fourth quarter Well, there 's always next year for that sweep.... How? You're still in all 4.... |
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davetwt
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Favourite Team: Leicester Riders
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Post by davetwt on Nov 17, 2018 21:23:11 GMT
well done Eagles
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Post by saintpat on Nov 17, 2018 21:38:32 GMT
Good game after a poor 1st quarter. Eagles deserved the win but boy do Riders fight hard until the end! Riders are quite used to losing a cup game at this point!!
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Post by jimmylad on Nov 17, 2018 21:58:26 GMT
Thought all the good work would go up in smoke when Jamal williams got on court late in the 4th, thankfully his team mates made some big plays down the stretch to see it out.. really glad to see Kyle Williams showing what he can do & Victor Moses is pure class 100% this. Kyle Williams was outstanding and helped keep Eagles clicking as Riders tried to shut down Fletcher. Moses was pretty unstoppable and was fed constantly by Fletcher which Riders just couldn’t prevent. Eagles shot the ball incredibly well... when Riders get 80+ points that is usually job done but not tonight. Whether Eagles could do that again, time will tell. First time I’ve seen Eagles this season and my only worry for them would be if they lost Fletcher or Moses to injury. I just don’t think they could cope. With them they are right up there. Absolutely no complaints with the result. Congratulations Eagles. |
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Post by sonjel on Nov 17, 2018 21:58:40 GMT
Well done Eagles. Deserved win. Safe trip home.
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Post by fozzie on Nov 17, 2018 22:05:40 GMT
3 home defeats in a week is extraordinary for Riders.
Rob must be pulling his hair out.
He must be questioning his pre-season training with all the injuries we have had you think or just bad luck?
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 17, 2018 22:06:57 GMT
Eagles deserved this win. They played well as a team whereas I thought we were relying on individuals to secure the victory. Pretty unusual for us. Defence only really got into gear in Q3 onwards. Moses is fantastic and so were Kyle Williams and Fletcher. No complaints about the result but disappointed. Riders can't be faulted for effort.
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 17, 2018 22:11:44 GMT
Riders will be fine. They have talent, depth and length right through the roster. And of course they would not have lost with Hampton and Flight42.
But tonight was a real team performance by Eagles. Lasker' stat line may look modest but his ball-handling, energy, assists, defence, maturity and rebounding were immense. And Kyle Williams has really stood up this weekend. It's not just the Fletch and Victor show, although Moses' soft hands were sublime around the bucket tonight.
Really cross I couldn't be there particularly because I really like the Riders Arena. Looking forward to our own for Christmas (hopefully Christmas 2018!).
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