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Post by ko25 on Nov 11, 2020 11:15:18 GMT
Fri 13th Nov - Eagles v Riders 7:30pm
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 11, 2020 11:31:19 GMT
Crucial that we win this game to get some points and momentum going into the Lions game.
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Post by stevetino on Nov 11, 2020 12:37:50 GMT
Crucial that we win this game to get some points and momentum going into the Lions game. All we know is it will be close |
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 11, 2020 15:59:51 GMT
...and no such thing as home advantage anymore. Infact if the lack of fans is causing more goals in football, why not more points in basketball as well ? It would explain Leicester's lack of defence last week
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Post by chesterdonnelly on Nov 11, 2020 20:36:35 GMT
Home advantage is real and it's not down to fans.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 11, 2020 21:51:23 GMT
If you play on a court you regularly practise on then you will instinctively know exactly where you are because of all the peripheral reference points, e.g. roof beams, lights, table, seating, gangways etc. That's got to help. Added to which you don't have to experience a long journey on a coach for several hours before a game.
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 12, 2020 0:26:07 GMT
I agree lack of travel can help, but Eagles never train on their match court because it doesn't exist between matches, and so far away wins outnumber home wins 3-1.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 12, 2020 12:01:55 GMT
I agree lack of travel can help, but Eagles never train on their match court because it doesn't exist between matches, and so far away wins outnumber home wins 3-1. Bugger - shot down in flames. Of course, you might just have the best team in the BBL... |
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Post by reallyoldfeenixfan on Nov 12, 2020 19:10:15 GMT
Advice from either Eagles or Riders fans. Is it worth me paying to watch this game tomorrow night or should I wait for the Nix playing up in Glasgow? Can Uncle Jeff guarantee that the camera work will be fast enough to catch all the baskets in this game? Will the team's agree not to run any fast breaks ? Will the team's agree to wear different coloured kit so that I can tell the difference unlike Sharks and Lions? A scoreboard and time clock would enhance my viewing experience but I'd do without if that's too much trouble. Many thanks!!
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Post by drivethebody on Nov 12, 2020 21:43:34 GMT
I agree lack of travel can help, but Eagles never train on their match court because it doesn't exist between matches, and so far away wins outnumber home wins 3-1. Don’t underestimate the effects of travelling on a minibus if you’re over 6’3” for more than a couple of hours |
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Post by gloryeagle on Nov 13, 2020 0:24:22 GMT
I agree lack of travel can help, but Eagles never train on their match court because it doesn't exist between matches, and so far away wins outnumber home wins 3-1. I'm not sure this is 100% accurate. Davef can probably confirm or deny but whilst it's not perhaps overly common I'm fairly sure I've heard of us practicing on our game court before? |
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Post by davef on Nov 13, 2020 7:02:16 GMT
1 very rarely
2. Travelled with the eagles for 10 plus years. - approx
150,000 miles. Not one of those miles on a mini bus. (And riders are the same)
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 13, 2020 8:47:18 GMT
Thanks Davef - one glorious correction though. One year Paul tried hiring 3 or 4 MPVs and asking fans to drive to away matches for a free ticket. I had the consequent honour of driving to Leicester and back With Fab in the front, the middle seats taken out and TJ and Charles in the back. Still the best fan experience of my life!
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 13, 2020 16:27:52 GMT
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 13, 2020 19:55:07 GMT
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Post by isthaturinal on Nov 13, 2020 20:05:33 GMT
Back to watching the Statcast, Neither of my codes provided by the Riders are working, Not happy  |
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 13, 2020 20:09:51 GMT
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Post by MansfieldMike on Nov 13, 2020 20:11:07 GMT
Were Riders selling tickets for this game at Newcastle?  I bought mine from the Eagles website. |
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 13, 2020 20:47:23 GMT
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Post by 2NFR on Nov 13, 2020 21:07:19 GMT
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Post by MansfieldMike on Nov 13, 2020 21:08:43 GMT
Tough game and a good win for the Riders.
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Post by massiveridersfan on Nov 13, 2020 21:10:48 GMT
Bought my ticket from Eagles. Exciting but scrappy game at times. Johnson will want to forget tonight. Should be back on form against Lions. Good win to beat Eagles who are a very capable team. Enjoyed the commentary which was informative and fair. Congratulations to Riders. Makes that journey home a little less arduous.
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Post by baldereagle on Nov 13, 2020 21:11:06 GMT
Another good close game but Riders Q4 defence won out in the end.
I bought my ticket just after tip off - the live coverage took 5 mins to activate, but no complaints about the camera work and informative commentary. I could do without ads during timeouts, but understand the commercial need.
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Post by MansfieldMike on Nov 13, 2020 21:12:51 GMT
I agree, the commentary was excellent as always from the Eagles; presentation slightly spoiled by the loss of lighting on one of the cameras when panning left.
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Post by jimmylad on Nov 13, 2020 21:14:12 GMT
Bought my ticket through Eagles website as well.
Slow to activate but coverage very good.
Riders ground it out. Two very closely matched teams. I guess a 1-1 share of the games is spot on.
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