RunWithScarbs vs MnL B
Game recap
Run With Scarbs pulled away to a 76-65 win over MNL B, and the story of this one was written on the glass and in the paint. Run With Scarbs ripped off a dominant interior performance, outscoring MNL B 54-26 in the paint and crushing the boards 54-31 overall, including a lopsided 18-5 edge on offensive glass. That second-chance production fueled baskets all night. MNL B kept clawing back from distance, draining 13 triples, but every time they chipped in, Run With Scarbs answered by turning the corner and getting downhill. The wire-to-wire shape favored Run With Scarbs from the opening tip, and they never let MNL B flip momentum for good.
Run With Scarbs shot 41% from the field (34-of-82), living at the rim where they connected on 27-of-51 from two. They managed just 7-of-31 from three, 23%, but the volume inside more than made up for it. MNL B shot 37% overall (26-of-71), leaning on the perimeter with 13-of-37 from deep, 35%, while struggling to finish at 13-of-34 from two, 38%. The offensive rebounding gap was the difference maker, 18 chances for Run With Scarbs, just 5 for MNL B. Both squads had 11 steals and traded turnovers at a similar rate, 18 for Run With Scarbs, 15 for MNL B, so the margin came down to shot location and hustle plays. Free throws were a footnote on both sides, with MNL B going 0-of-2 and Run With Scarbs 3-of-4.
Team takeaways
- Three positives to build on. First, the team absolutely owned the glass with 54 total rebounds including a dominant 18 offensive boards, giving us a massive possession advantage that directly contributed to the 78-point output. Second, our two-point efficiency was strong at 52.9 percent on 27 makes, showing that when we attack the paint we are converting at a high rate. Third, our defensive pressure produced 11 steals and disrupted MNL B's rhythm throughout the game, which is a clear identity we want to continue developing on that end of the floor.
- Three areas demanding immediate attention. First, our three-point shooting at 22.6 percent on 31 attempts is a significant drain on offensive efficiency and opponents will continue to pack the paint until we prove we can punish them from deep, so we need to refine shot selection and run more set plays that generate open threes in rhythm. Second, the 18 turnovers are far too many and are essentially gifting possessions to the opposition, so ball-handling drills and decision-making under pressure must be a practice priority this week. Third, with only 4 free throw attempts all game we are not putting enough pressure on the defense, meaning we need to emphasize driving lanes, rim attacks, and drawing contact to get to the stripe and capitalize on easy points.
- Three positives worth highlighting. First, the ball movement was outstanding with 16 assists on 26 made field goals, indicating strong floor balance and unselfish play that keeps the defense rotating and creates quality looks. Second, the three-point shooting volume and production with 13 makes from beyond the arc shows we have shooters who can space the floor and score in bunches when given opportunity. Third, the defensive effort generated 11 steals, proving that our perimeter pressure and active hands can create transition opportunities and disrupt opposing offensive sets.
- Three areas that must improve to compete at a higher level. First, zero made free throws on only 2 attempts is unacceptable and shows a complete lack of aggression attacking the basket, so we need to install more dribble penetration, off-ball cuts, and post-up actions to force the defense to foul and capitalize on easy points at the line. Second, the 5 offensive rebounds compared to our opponent's 18 represent a massive gap in hustle and positioning, so boxing out fundamentals, second-effort drills, and crashing the glass with purpose need to be emphasized relentlessly in practice. Third, our two-point field goal percentage at 38.2 percent is far too low and indicates either shot selection issues or difficulty finishing at the rim, so we need more layup and mid-range finishing work along with better offensive sets that get our shooters cleaner looks inside the arc.
Team stats
Box score
RunWithScarbs
76W| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33Player #33Is this you? Claim it →Player of the gameDouble-double | 27 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11-23 | 3-9 | 2-3 |
| 21Player #21Is this you? Claim it →Double-double | 21 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10-21 | 0-3 | 1-1 |
| 211Player #211Double-double | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4-10 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| 11Player #11Is this you? Claim it → | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-13 | 2-9 | 0-0 |
| 15Player #15Is this you? Claim it → | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 999Player #999 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 88Player #88Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| 1Player #1Is this you? Claim it → | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Team totals | 78 | 54 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 34-82 | 7-31 | 3-4 |
| Shooting | 41.5% | 22.6% | 75.0% | |||||||
MnL B
65L| Player | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Player #3Is this you? Claim it →Sniper | 25 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10-20 | 5-12 | 0-0 |
| 222Player #222DimerThief | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8-25 | 4-16 | 0-0 |
| 2Player #2Is this you? Claim it →Sniper | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6-19 | 4-8 | 0-0 |
| 17Player #17Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 30Player #30Is this you? Claim it → | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Team totals | 65 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 26-71 | 13-37 | 0-2 |
| Shooting | 36.6% | 35.1% | 0.0% | |||||||
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