I enjoy these kind of games, personally, although they come with more anxiety and they are more nerve-wracking. Winning like this makes you grow as a team. You get in tight situations, you realize what needs to be done, and you do it.
Columbia River is a fine ball club. They pose a problem for you defensively because of their size. We never got into a flow offensively because at times they change shots with their size.
I'm tired. That was a lot of work.
We got some good looks early, but they weren't falling. In the second half, Matt was his usual, steady self. This was also a good time for Kevin to play confidently. He shot very confidently tonight. That is good going into league.
We do have an advantage there.
We kind of got our feet under us in that third quarter. We got some transition buckets and got to the free-throw line. We established what we wanted to do.
He has a beautiful stroke. Pure as Rick Barry.
We made it much more difficult for them on their shots. Our defense in the second half was the difference. It was much better.
On paper, sure, we should win Friday. But we still have to go down there, come out with emotion and execute. This group has played outstanding basketball for the duration of the season. I don't think a lot of people saw us being in this position at this juncture. But they've worked hard and believed in themselves, and Friday they have a chance to go out and get themselves some hardware.
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