I gotta give the game ball to Rak

[AZOrange]

The one thing that has also changed for us recently is JS. He is a force to be reckoned with, and Fabs absence has been his gain.

his offensive rebound after Raks miss (after his offensive rebound) really changed their fierceness.

 

[longislandcuse]

If Scoop and to a lesser degree KJo play anywhere near what they are capable of we are a Final 4 team easily. I guess it really is true that we go as far as our seniors. They can be two of the best players in the tourney if they want to be, combine them with Dion and James and away we goooo.

 

[mark79]

his offensive rebound after Raks miss (after his offensive rebound) really changed their fierceness.

I am starting to see Rak and JS in good rebounding positions which is very, very encouraging. I'm not feeling as worried about our rebounding as I was before this game. Rak is playing like a super soph right now against tough competition.

 

[KingOtis]

I think his confidence grew when Henriquez left the game in foul trouble. And it didn't waver when Henriquez returned. His positioning on both sides of the floor was near perfect for most of the second half.

 

[swish7]

I really thought he saved our asses inside. 11 boards 3 blocks 8 points. He was really disruptive inside and effected a lot of shot.

It's always been all about effort, and Rak really gave it tonight.

Again, I want to comment on the new Dirty. Multi dimensional. Getting court burns. Love it.

 

[KingOtis]

Again, I want to comment on the new Dirty. Multi dimensional. Getting court burns. Love it.

Even when he wasn't hitting shots during BE play, he kept hustling and playing D. Now he's a much better all-around player.

 

[PeteCalvin]

I'm pretty sure, after he blocked that floater attempt of Rodriguez late in the game, that Rak gave one of those "don't bring that around here" winks to a teammate. Love it!

Caught that too. Great sign of confidence building within him. We need that.

 

[syr02esq]

Second half was better.

 

[MyMeloMyMan]

Its funny how James steps in and CJ steps out. Why cant they ever play well together? So rare..

Imagine the day Triche also comes to play!