Game Thread: Illinois at Michigan State

[Ramrod2010]

Hawk has found something to hang his hat on. Could be huge down the stretch

 

[Btpk138]

What's wrong with Frazier lately?He was hot as a firecracker now the last few games hit can't make anything

 

[Hopingfor500]

This really should be a 14/15 point game. I feel like we're at the exact same moment that we were vs Purdue....we didn't build.

 

[Govoner Vaugn Fan]

Kofi and Cubello need to on
the court together, but sub patterns aren't allowing it much

 

[CubsIlliniFan]

We need to blow this game open as MSU cannot make a shot as our D is stepping up.

 

[Champaign88]

I would like to see Hawkins in the game if Kofi is out. Need better rebounding than a BBV or Payne at center lineup is going to bring when the other guys are Curbelo, Plummer, Grandison, and Damonte.

 

[Zorak]

No letup. No runs. No mercy, please.

Basketball doesn't work like that.

 

[Hopingfor500]

What's wrong with Frazier lately?He was hot as a firecracker now the last few games hit can't make anything

Forcing shots. He had one open look and missed. The last couple have been difficult with plenty of time left on the shot clock. They really need him to get going.

 

[pruman91]

My new socks are loving this Illini team today .....passing crisply, and Cohawk is playing great ......great play to get ball off of msu leg out of bounds

 

[altgeld88]

Seems like boxing out on rebounds was stressed this week.

lol. Amazing what happens when you block out and rebound consistently.

Keep the boot to their throats.

 

[grantlab]

Feel like there’s still a bit of hesitancy on open looks. A semi-contested 3 is still a better look for us than a drive to nowhere. Defense and effort though… incredible so far.

 

[HailtotheChief]

Love the start..just hope Trent sees a shot go in and is just a bit more selective early in the shot clock

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

But more importantly, Trent. In many ways, we go as he goes.

That 30-foot shot clock beater almost went in. While I 100% agree with you, I refuse to believe Trent won’t show up in March. Will not happen.

 

[InDaAZ]

I would like to see Hawkins in the game if Kofi is out. Need better rebounding than a BBV or Payne at center lineup is going to bring when the other guys are Curbelo, Plummer, Grandison, and Damonte.

BBV has his weaknesses, but he’s a great rebounder…

 

[thehass]

I doubt MSU will keep missing shots all game. We have had a chance to be up 15 or more this half. Reminds me of the Northwestern game where they were ice cold 1st half and came alive the 2nd. Can't understand our shooting woes.

 

[BWBW]

Hoping Trent gets back to form.

 

[altgeld88]

What's wrong with Frazier lately?He was hot as a firecracker now the last few games hit can't make anything

That knee tweak at Purdue may be the marginal thing that's keeping his shot cold.

 

[altgeld88]

My new socks are loving this Illini team today .....passing crisply, and Cohawk is playing great ......great play to get ball off of msu leg out of bounds

I told you, Pru. Those are title socks, baby!

 

[IlliniForceOne]

I’ve never been so disappointed to be up 9 on the road in East Lansing.

 

[SuperMetroid]

Not extending this lead is going to come back to bite us. Should be up 16-20

 

[Chad Fleck]

I get far too much joy out of key players getting rest and more people contributing.

 

[DICKnaggie]

Hawkins having a great game. Wish BU would stop pulling him and let him develop confidence.

 

[altgeld88]

MSU @ 16.7% FG%. Brilliant.

 

[Zorak]

This should be a 20-point game the way MSU is playing.

 

[WSIOTCSS]

Honestly I think Trent is just kinda tired, he's been rode hard this season with Curbelo's issues plus having small nagging injuries. I really wish we could've won the last couple games to maybe give us some breathing room and let him get some rest but oh well.