Change of Format

This blog/category began as “Tip of the Week.” I started it in order to learn some lessons myself by writing them down and to help others. Yet as time has gone by, I have realized that by calling it such, I have limited my options for commentary (and lessons) on the game. So I have made a change and am now calling this my basketball blog.

The name is pathetic I realize. Or at least not creative at all. But my creative energy right now is not exactly at its peak. If I am inspired with a new title (or if I am emailed one), I won’t have a problem giving up this weak title. But until then, this is Joe’s Basketball Blog. (Yes, don’t be shy with those suggestions!)

What’s my vision for it? Well, as I write, I think I will soon find out. For it oftentimes isn’t until you give yourself an outlet for thought that you realize all the many thoughts that want to find expression through writing. Said differently, you don’t really know what you want to write about until you give yourself a platform to write about whatever you wish. Well, this blog is limited to thoughts on hoops. But that’s about its only limitations. For it might include reflections on the current NBA playoffs or on my desire to actually watch the playoffs or on my playoffs or on my play. Or whatever really. You probably get the point. Anything even remotely related to hoops will find its expression here.

That’s all I really wanted to say for now. With my options now open, I am sure that I will be writing soon. For if you know me well (or even have met me for a minute), you probably realize that I have plenty to say about the great game of basketball.

Checking out for now,

Joe

Down 2-0 After Game 1

Yes, that’s right, we are down 2-0 in games after playing only one game of our first round playoff series!  It’s a foolish rule for sure, but it is the rule here in Turkey that if you lose to a particular team twice during the season and meet them in the playoffs, you begin the series down 1-0.  So although we have only played one game, we are down 2-0.  It is what it is.

The final score of Game 1/2, Besiktas 85  Banvit  81.  Overall, we played pretty well.  We fought hard even though we were missing one of our best players.  We were down 15 at one point during the third quarter and ended up tying the game with four minutes left or so.  But they converted when it counted and we did not, so we ended up losing by 4.

I played alright.  Shot the ball well and ended up with 25 points, but my overall game wasn’t my finest.  Hopefully we can make some adjustments and come back strong at home.  Game 3 will be played this Thursday here in Bandirma.  If we win, we stay alive.  We have to beat this, the first place team, three times in a row to move forward.  It certainly won’t be easy, but it certainly can be done.

Enjoying the playoffs (even with one crazy rule),

Joe

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