Thanks for the thoughts, block; I get what you're saying. I thought it was a well-contested competitive game, but yes some of the way things transpired was unexpected from both sides. Purdue did well from deep as did Michigan, but the Boilers struggled finishing several good attempts around the basket. I was surprised that Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman did not have a better game; thought he might have been the difference if Michigan prevailed. On the bright side for Michigan, Zavier Simpson, Charles Matthews, and Isaiah Livers really stepped up. If Michigan gets that kind of production consistently from them....they will be a tough out.
Entertaining (after recovering from near cardiac arrest) but a tough one to take if on the wrong end of the score.
The Boilers weathered through some adversity in a tough road game....that will continue to pay dividends....some lulls still, but I'm generally liking what's going on defensively. Turnovers in general are better but still too many shoot-yourself-in-the-foot type.....I know Coach Painter will have them working. When they execute the game plan, very difficult team to deal with.
Loved what we're seeing from Nojel Eastern....his role will be expanding.