2015/16 NBL Thread
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<p>The big question now is what do both coaches do in the game tomorrow? With the quirks of the draw the Breakers and Melbourne will be playing eachother at least 4 games in a row. Vickerman may choose to rest a few starters in Melbourne and give the bench players extended minutes. Either way, both coaches will want to keep their powder dry.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="559355" data-time="1455791399"><p>A great road win by the Breakers. Mika was a beast and Ced made plays when he needed to. 91-82 was the final score.</p></blockquote>Don't forget the chief! Pledger was excellent shutting down Warrick
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<p>Don't forget the chief! Pledger was excellent shutting down Warrick</p>
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<p>Pledger definitely stepped up in the 4th Q with good interior defence and rebounding but he was really timid in quarters 1-3. I was getting frustrated with him.</p>
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<p>Listening to the Aussie commentary was interesting. Heal has a soft spot for the Breakers, Derek Rucker was good value, but the main commentator was a real homer.</p> -
<p>Fuck yeah Breakers are my TEAM!!</p>
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<p>Pledger definitely stepped up in the 4th Q with good interior defence and rebounding but he was really timid in quarters 1-3. I was getting frustrated with him.</p>
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<p>I was screaming for him to hold the ball tight when a Melbourne player came around and knocked a rebound out of his hands. The guy is a bit unco but he just doesn't realise how big and strong he is. Having said that, Warrick was their best last night and the Chief shut him down when it mattered</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Bovidae" data-cid="559377" data-time="1455821009"><p>Pledger definitely stepped up in the 4th Q with good interior defence and rebounding but he was really timid in quarters 1-3. I was getting frustrated with him.<br><br>
Listening to the Aussie commentary was interesting. Heal has a soft spot for the Breakers, Derek Rucker was good value, but the main commentator was a real homer.</p></blockquote>
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Dwayne Russell is his name. He's an AFL commentator. Right from the tip off he was already cheerleading for United. <br><br>
Loved Rucker's post game interview with Cedric, asking him about being snubbed in the All-NBL 1st and 2nd teams. <br><br>
Pledgers rebounding was excellent I thought. Warwick was on fire and really bought his A game, but we shut him down late in the game and with our other players stepping up it was a great team effort. -
<p>The fucking Breakers aye. Those bastards know how to win finals games. </p>
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<p>The fucking Breakers aye. Those bastards know how to win finals games. </p>
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<p>Oh, and fuck off Melbourne</p>
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<p>One of their best players, Goulding, wears a headband. Fuck headbands.</p> -
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<p>One of their best players, Goulding, wears a headband. Fuck headbands.</p>
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<p>This one's for you and Cory</p>
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<p>Didn't Dylan Boucher wear one for a while too?</p>
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<p>Goulding made a bitch play in the 4th quarter last night. Abercrombie saved a ball headed for the out of bounds by diving over, Goulding reached over grabbed his leg and touched it onto the out of bounds while dobbing Tom into the ref. Ref didn't fall for it and awarded a foul on replay (not following procedure!!) Bitch, like I said</p> -
Chris Goulding is a bitch. And so is that little fluffybunny who looks like the douche from Maroon 5
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Loved Rucker's post game interview with Cedric, asking him about being snubbed in the All-NBL 1st and 2nd teams.<br>
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<p>CJ said all the right things but you could see he was pissed. He's gonna use the snub as fuel to rip Melbourne a new one at Vector</p> -
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<p>Chris Goulding is a bitch. And so is that little fluffybunny who looks like the douche from Maroon 5</p>
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<p>Yep, he "looks" like someone you have to hate.</p>
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<p>Anyone but Perth to win for me.</p> -
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<p>CJ said all the right things but you could see he was pissed. He's gonna use the snub as fuel to rip Melbourne a new one at Vector</p>
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<p>To be fair both Lisch and Randle have had very good seasons. Not a lot of love for the Breakers at all, and neither team below has a traditional starting five.</p>
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<p><strong>All-NBL First Team</strong></p>
<p>Jerome Randle (Adelaide 36ers)</p>
<p>Kevin Lisch (Illawarra Hawks)</p>
<p>Chris Goulding (Melbourne United)</p>
<p>Daniel Kickert (Melbourne United)</p>
<p>AJ Ogilvy (Illawarra Hawks)</p>
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<p><strong>All-NBL Second Team</strong></p>
<p>Stephen Holt (Melbourne United)</p>
<p>Corey Webster (NZ Breakers)</p>
<p>Kirk Penney (Illawarra Hawks)</p>
<p>Matt Knight (Perth Wildcats)</p>
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<p>The Wildcats have one foot in the final after beating the Hawks. Lisch went off early with an ankle injury and has been ruled out of game 2. A big loss to lose the MVP. If the Breakers win tonight they would prefer to play Perth based on the season series.</p>
