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Re: SPL: Raptors vs. Memphis
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Originally Posted by rapsfan4life
Its a typo!! We really lost according to a few members from a different board who attended the game. We led 25-7 after 1 also.  |
This shouldn't come as a major surprise or disappointment - I would've been shocked if the team had actually won this game...
The fact that the Raptors led 25 to 7 after the 1st still bodes well - the Grizzlies supposedly rallied late, when the fatigue of playin' 3 games in 3 days eventually catches up w/ those who actually are tired (on the floor)... Most collegiate players haven't played consecutive daily games as such - conference, NC2A, National Invitation, etc. tournaments usually have winnin' squads advance and play after a day's respite (i.e. play on Friday, win - next game: Sunday)... Combine that w/ the 40 minute regulation of the college game coupled w/ the OT contest w/ the Mavs, and it stands to reason that the team may not have been in the most optimal state to best the Grizzlies... The 25 to 7 score indicates when the group would've been freshest and less prone to makin' mistakes owin' to the wear of playin' so much so...
So yes, it's a summer league game and it might've been nice to be 3 and 0; but given what information we've gleaned thus far about a competitive young nucleus stemmin' from the lineup fielded, I don't think there's any shame incurred from this loss...
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