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Can Purdue win this game

proudopete

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Jan 26, 2010
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On paper, it looks like a loss. All of the weaknesses of this Purdue team seem to be strengths for Alabama. Post defense and rebounds are a huge red flag in this game. Alabama plays three guys at 6’11” in the post and Purdue plays one seven footer alongside a guy 6’8”.

Well, the game won’t be played on paper. It’s being played in Mackey. So, all bets are off and the game comes down to who produces.

Alabama shoots a lot of threes. Alabama is shooting horribly thus far from deep so Purdue has a chance here.

Alabama likes to attack the rim and Purdue thus far has struggled to keep teams out of the paint. Advantage Alabama here.

Purdue is shooting 44% from deep. Tonight it will need for Alabama to continue missing while also have Purdue hitting it’s average on a higher number of attempts. Purdue has a chance here.

Does Mackey add an advantage against a very old Alabama team who just played in the final four? I think it can and will.

The question is, does Purdue have a chance to win tonight? I think it does but the team will really need to step up in areas they have been struggling with.

I personally have this game as a loss but I also wouldn’t be surprised to see this very talented Purdue team win this one at home.
 
Yep we can win this. Shoot lights out 3s with assists from TKR & Smith. It's what we do.

But yes, it looks scary in the lane for us against both of our main two team weaknesses.....interior D & rebounding. Just as easily.....it could also be a game that if our shots don't fall or fall at a lower rate than AL-- very hard to watch.
 
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