What has to happen to beat Illinois

[Gman544]

This game could be an indication on how far Purdue can go this year. It won't be easy. Illinois has the bugs,,the quickness,speed, atheleticism and shooting to be very hard for Purdue to overcome. Especially at Illinois and with Purdue difficulties on defense. At least 7 of these ten things have to happen for Purdue to win,min no particular order:

1.Purdue will need to score 85+ point. Illinois averages 80, likely to do that or better against Purdue.
2.Bigs need to stay out of early foul trouble.
3. Ivey will need to score 20 plus and stay mostly under control
4. Some role player or two,Furst, Morton, Newman, Thompson, Hunter,will have to make a positive contribution.
5.Edey / Williams will need to total at last 30/15
6.Sasha will need to shoot 40% and hit at least three threes.
7.Ivey will need to play like Ivey.
8.Bigs and Ivey get Kofi in foul trouble
9.Purdue shoots close to 50%
10. Purdue turns it over 15 times or less, no more than 1 turnovers for touchdowns. ( Directly leading to scores)


Have at it.

 

[Mandeville LA]

Purdue need Furst to get back to were he was. We are a much better rebounding team when he is out there, but they miss Masson's three point shooting.

I for one feel the team plays in a better rhythm when Furst is out there.

 

[SIBoiler2]

Purdue need Furst to get back to were he was. We are a much better rebounding team when he is out there, but they miss Masson's three point shooting.

I for one feel the team plays in a better rhythm when Furst is out there.

Not a problem. Platoon Gillis with Edey then Furst with Williams

 

[Russ Ford]

This game could be an indication on how far Purdue can go this year. It won't be easy. Illinois has the bugs,,the quickness,speed, atheleticism and shooting to be very hard for Purdue to overcome. Especially at Illinois and with Purdue difficulties on defense. At least 7 of these ten things have to happen for Purdue to win,min no particular order:

1.Purdue will need to score 85+ point. Illinois averages 80, likely to do that or better against Purdue.
2.Bigs need to stay out of early foul trouble.
3. Ivey will need to score 20 plus and stay mostly under control
4. Some role player or two,Furst, Morton, Newman, Thompson, Hunter,will have to make a positive contribution.
5.Edey / Williams will need to total at last 30/15
6.Sasha will need to shoot 40% and hit at least three threes.
7.Ivey will need to play like Ivey.
8.Bigs and Ivey get Kofi in foul trouble
9.Purdue shoots close to 50%
10. Purdue turns it over 15 times or less, no more than 1 turnovers for touchdowns. ( Directly leading to scores)


Have at it.

Numbers 9 & 10 along with rebounding are the most important. If Purdue knocks down shots (most important). Limits turnovers and rebounds well, they'll win. If not.....it'll be a battle.

Purdue is the better team. If they play well, there are not many teams that can handle them.

 

[Roeder]

Here's how I see the breakdown:

Edey/Kofi - UI
Gillis Vs Williams - Even for the glue guys
Sasha Vs Granderson - UI
Ivey Vs Plummer - PU
Thompson Vs Frazier - UI
Bench - Huge advantage PU

Keys:
1. Can Ivey shut down Plummer? He has tools to do it. Had nice game on D against McGowan.
2. Can Hunter/Thompson keep Frazier around scoring average? No career game here.
3. 10 TO's or less
4. Fight. Purdue should want this one more being 2 games back.

Side thought, has any team benefited more than Illinois in the B1G from the extra covid year and one time transfer rules? How bad would they be without Plummer, Frazier, and Williams? Without those guys you wonder if Kofi sticks around too.

 

[Booty Maximus]

Side thought, has any team benefited more than Illinois in the B1G from the extra covid year and one time transfer rules? How bad would they be without Plummer, Frazier, and Williams? Without those guys you wonder if Kofi sticks around too.

Very true. Also likely that Ayo does not return for his JR season if not for the uncertainty about that year's draft.

 

[FirstDownB]

Hope Illinois isn’t hitting from outside

 

[tenwest]

I like our chances if Sasha is hot. And scores 21+. I can’t remember any game Purdue has lost when he’s hot. Notice 21 being a multiple of 3.

 

[rsomm]

Out score them by one?

 

[BoilerDeac]

I like our chances if Sasha is hot. And scores 21+. I can’t remember any game Purdue has lost when he’s hot. Notice 21 being a multiple of 3.

Purdue will cruise to victory if Sasha scores 21.

21 is a lot.

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Can we say that Ayo going second round in the NBA draft was boarder line criminal?

 

[DrEss]

Can we say that Ayo going second round in the NBA draft was boarder line criminal?

A steal for the #Bulls

 

[BoilerDaddy]

There are a lot of ways that this game can be won or lost, but I am most interested to see if Edey and Williams can take it to Kofi and get him in foul trouble.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Can we say that Ayo going second round in the NBA draft was boarder line criminal?

Absolutely, but I’m so thankful. He literally gets a standing O every time he comes in the game, lol.

 

[Chi-Boiler]

Line opened Illinois -1.5. Sounds about right. Should be a 40-minute battle.

 

[rjmpu82]

Ivey and the two bigs have to play to their ability level and one other guy has to be special.

 

[Booty Maximus]

Can we say that Ayo going second round in the NBA draft was boarder line criminal?

NBA GMs are always swinging for the fences instead of taking the easy double in the gap.

 

[meenie]

Sasha and it can’t go 1-14 again

 

[ehuffma1]

I’m not sure Illinois wants the game to be up tempo. I think they’d feel better about a half court grinding game. I would think It favors Purdue to be in a more uptempo game in the 80’s.

Obviously, this is going to be a close game. We need to do the little things right and bring the intensity.

 

[Bleedinggoldandblack]

Our Guards show up ?

 

[ChoiceBeef]

Our Guards show up ?

Bold strategy Cotton meme.

 

[purduepat1969]

What has to happen?

Purdue will need to score more points than Illinois...

 

[pubill]

If our stars, Ivey, Williams and Edey play good games, not great, and our 3 pt shooters hit 40% we win this game. Illini streaky from 3 pt line, if we keep Kofi under control, which I see no reason we won't , we win by 5-7. We are the better team, especiallly now with Carbello.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

This game could be an indication on how far Purdue can go this year. It won't be easy. Illinois has the bugs,,the quickness,speed, atheleticism and shooting to be very hard for Purdue to overcome. Especially at Illinois and with Purdue difficulties on defense. At least 7 of these ten things have to happen for Purdue to win,min no particular order:

1.Purdue will need to score 85+ point. Illinois averages 80, likely to do that or better against Purdue.
2.Bigs need to stay out of early foul trouble.
3. Ivey will need to score 20 plus and stay mostly under control
4. Some role player or two,Furst, Morton, Newman, Thompson, Hunter,will have to make a positive contribution.
5.Edey / Williams will need to total at last 30/15
6.Sasha will need to shoot 40% and hit at least three threes.
7.Ivey will need to play like Ivey.
8.Bigs and Ivey get Kofi in foul trouble
9.Purdue shoots close to 50%
10. Purdue turns it over 15 times or less, no more than 1 turnovers for touchdowns. ( Directly leading to scores)


Have at it.

Or Purdue finally plays lock down defense. Let Cockburn have his and shut down the guards.

 

[Dryfly88]

Or Purdue finally plays lock down defense. Let Cockburn have his and shut down the guards.

Defense on their guards will determine the game, I agree. I'm not optimistic, but sure hope they can.

 

[olafmetal]

I think it would help Purdue if the refs called hand checks and grabs a little more than the average big 10 game. Probably not going to happen in Champaign but it would help Purdue and make the game a little easier to watch in general.

 

[SqueakyClean]

This game could be an indication on how far Purdue can go this year. It won't be easy. Illinois has the bugs,,the quickness,speed, atheleticism and shooting to be very hard for Purdue to overcome. Especially at Illinois and with Purdue difficulties on defense. At least 7 of these ten things have to happen for Purdue to win,min no particular order:

1.Purdue will need to score 85+ point. Illinois averages 80, likely to do that or better against Purdue. Check-though it took a few overtimes to get there....
2.Bigs need to stay out of early foul trouble. Check
3. Ivey will need to score 20 plus and stay mostly under control Miss
4. Some role player or two,Furst, Morton, Newman, Thompson, Hunter,will have to make a positive contribution. Check - Hunter
5.Edey / Williams will need to total at last 30/15 Check
6.Sasha will need to shoot 40% and hit at least three threes. Check
7.Ivey will need to play like Ivey. Check......ish?
8.Bigs and Ivey get Kofi in foul trouble Huge Check!
9.Purdue shoots close to 50% Miss-Though arguable. 45% is not horrible
10. Purdue turns it over 15 times or less, no more than 1 turnovers for touchdowns. ( Directly leading to scores) Check


Have at it.

So, 8 of 10?

 

[tenwest]

I like our chances if Sasha is hot. And scores 21+. I can’t remember any game Purdue has lost when he’s hot. Notice 21 being a multiple of 3.

Bump