2NFR
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 21, 2018 20:39:34 GMT
81 - 84 ... end of game
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 20:41:16 GMT
So proud of that performance
Gave it everything we've got
I pray to God Burnett stays the season and wasn't just here for Europe.
32 minutes
30 points
8 assists
Against a top quality defence
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 21, 2018 20:46:10 GMT
Leicester agonizingly close - played well.
Only unreal 3 point shooting won that for the Hungarians.
Riders look twice the team with Martin.
And, finally, wow - how big was that crowd? Hopefully they were all hidden next to the cameras? A game of that quality deserved better support.
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Post by number23 on Nov 21, 2018 20:52:37 GMT
Gutted for Riders (so close!), but a huge performance from them - thought they really showed they can compete at this tier of European competition. Only caught the last quarter and a half when I got home, but seemed close the whole way, and one missed three from Olaj could have seen it end so differently.
I hope they’re able to make it into Europe Cup again soon - they won’t develop as far as a big fish in the BBL pond - but I can see the crowds can’t have been what they hoped for.
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Post by bagger on Nov 21, 2018 21:23:12 GMT
Big well done Riders. Hope you can continue the journey next season.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 21, 2018 22:11:25 GMT
Gutted.
No shame in that whatsoever. Hope lessons have been learned and they can come back stronger next season.
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 21, 2018 22:37:17 GMT
Fully agree - there's no way Eagles would have got so close in so many Euro matches.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 22:54:44 GMT
My fingers are crossed that Burnett & Martin stay for the season. The former needs no explanation but Martin coped really well against a group of giants who dwarfed him. Great moves close to the basket - that's something different which he offers Riders.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:02:21 GMT
Leicester agonizingly close - played well. Only unreal 3 point shooting won that for the Hungarians. It was like Charles Smith had come back ! |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:06:58 GMT
Just got to mention Laarson as well
11 minutes
7 points
5 rebounds
He does have potential
We certainly don't need to replace him now Europe has gone. I do think he could develop into a useful player for us in the squad given time to develop and learn the role etc. He's got quality players around him to learn from.
Plus I would like to see him bulk up a bit to deal with the physical challenges etc
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:29:51 GMT
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:35:17 GMT
That's a quality interview - especially at the end
"I want to thank everybody who's made it possible for us to go on this adventure. It was tough at times both mentally and physically. But I know we will all look back on this as an incredible experience."
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:46:36 GMT
He def got lucky that 4th quarter!
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 21, 2018 23:49:51 GMT
Plus weve done all this without Hampton
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Post by ecrider on Nov 22, 2018 8:52:52 GMT
Opportunity lost last night, these did not look as good as the Hungarian team last week, go figure! We couldn't make the plays down the stretch and obviously ran into Rowsey on a good night.
Lets hope that Burnett has now overcome his injury issues, as we looked a totally different team with him on the floor.
Special word for the 6 or 7 fans who made the trip from Hungary, very loud and very drunk!!
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Post by blacknwhite on Nov 22, 2018 8:53:18 GMT
Your guys really have done the league proud. You might not have got a win but with so many close games it shows that with a little bit more (Maybe the extra you would have had if Hampton was fit) I could see you edging it to the next round.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 8:57:45 GMT
Opportunity lost last night, these did not look as good as the Hungarian team last week, go figure! I think we've learnt and improved week by week The stuff the opposition do no longer shocks us or knocks us out of our stride like it did in the beginning As Rob said is his post match interview - the experience has improved us as a team Need to now make it happen in BBL I'm a bit concerned weve got Lions away on Sunday to end another tough week But I'm confident if we keep this squad together and have time to prepare and less fatigue etc to deal with that we can go and stamp our authority on BBL next few months There's not only a lot of character and work ethic in this squad but probably more quality and options than weve ever had And after this weekend Rob will have quality time mid-week to train and prepare them for BBL opponents etc With Burnett it's really interesting what we do with him He's clearly capable of trying to drive the basket every time on his own. And get results. But then so is Holder at BBL level? But it goes against the way we normally play How should/do we use them in BBL to get the best results? I guess Rob can figure that out! |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 9:06:40 GMT
Thought it was an exciting game all round but especially the last 2 minutes. More twists and turns than a corkscrew. Szolnoki played it in great spirit with sportsmanship. Those who didn't bother to go to these European games missed some great basketball. Proud of Riders. Good to see Hampton out of a sling and shooting the ball before the game. Hope he's able to return soon. With him we'll definitely be competitive in the BBL.
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 9:08:51 GMT
With him we'll definitely be competitive in the BBL. You reckon? That's a bold statement MRF! Lol |
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 9:13:17 GMT
Fully agree - there's no way Eagles would have got so close in so many Euro matches. The fact Lions and Eagles have both beat us recently in the midst of all this does suggest that the BBL ain't that bad after all Yep they may not have the depth to do what we've done but they've got the quality individuals for sure |
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 9:16:48 GMT
Injuries and the European venture hasn't allowed us to settle as a team but that should change now IF Martin is allowed to stay on the roster. We are better with him and can run different plays. Loved his low post game last night. What a battler and smart too.
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Post by notoriousbigz on Nov 22, 2018 9:17:05 GMT
Fully agree - there's no way Eagles would have got so close in so many Euro matches. The fact Lions and Eagles have both beat us recently in the midst of all this does suggest that the BBL ain't that bad after all Yep they may not have the depth to do what we've done but they've got the quality individuals for sure Lets not get ahead of ourselves - this is the fourth tier of European competition and despite being gallant losers, still didn't pick up a win.
I do feel its headed on a very slow upward trajectory, mind.
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Post by leamrider2 on Nov 22, 2018 9:19:11 GMT
Thoroughly enjoyed that game. With a touch more luck, and with Olaj not shooting quite so well, it could easily have gone Riders way. Burnett and Martin looking terrific, but no one let us down last night. Bring it all on!
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Post by baldeagle on Nov 22, 2018 9:22:22 GMT
Hmmm, so which of the four imports is going home?
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Post by interestedridersfan on Nov 22, 2018 9:25:12 GMT
The fact Lions and Eagles have both beat us recently in the midst of all this does suggest that the BBL ain't that bad after all Yep they may not have the depth to do what we've done but they've got the quality individuals for sure Lets not get ahead of ourselves - this is the fourth tier of European competition and despite being gallant losers, still didn't pick up a win.
I do feel its headed on a very slow upward trajectory, mind.
I know but we've competed. Last night we very nearly beat the team that's won our group and only had one narrow loss away to the Italians last minute. And without Hampton. The GREAT thing was the Hungarians weren't coasting. They wanted to win that match as much as we did. They were seriously worried near the end. It was a full on match and they got a bit lucky with all those 3s IMO. If we were hammering lions and Eagles then I might talk the BBL down. But we are not. Before this euro thing started there was a fear we might embarrass the BBL. We clearly have competed and gained respect from the opposition. That's the most promising thing to come from this I think. |
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