Tough Home Loss

Reggio Emilia 71  Enel Brindisi 70.

Unfortunately, I was not able to play in the game due to a small adductor tear.  I wanted to play, of course, but couldn’t move quickly.  Kind of tough to play basketball at a high level when you can’t do that!

My teammates played their hearts out though.  We had a few calls that didn’t go our way at the end as well, so that didn’t make the loss any easier to accept.  But it is what it is.  I am hopeful we can rebound and find our winning ways again.  We play this Thursday at home again and Jesi.  It won’t be an easy game.  It never is.  I am hopeful I will play.

Tough Road Loss

Enel Brindisi 80  Imola 87.  We played a good game except for the final part of the fourth quarter.  I led the way in the final part, I must confess.  It was probably my worse finish of the season so far.  That is never enjoyable to admit.

In my opinion, the officials were far from having their best game.  And I do think that hurt us, but we still had our chances.  This coming Sunday we play at home against one of the teams tied for first place (we are one game out).  I am hopeful we can play well.  Four more games remain before we take a break for Christmas.  Would be nice to play well before the break.  I am praying accordingly and hopeful it can happen.

Buzzer Beater

Final score:  Enel Brindisi 73  Snaidero Udine 70.

I had the joy of hitting the final shot at the buzzer in order to win the game.  It was nice to do so, particularly because I didn’t play very well in the second half.

We played a good first half and led by six at the break, but struggled in the second half as a team.  It was back and forth in the end until we got the ball with five seconds remaining at half court.  I got a good look at a three point shot and thankfully was able to hit it for the win.  You can see it on YouTube here.

I ended the game with 13 points, along with four stitches in the top of my head and what seems to be, a slight concussion.  I’ve had a headache the last few days that I trust will go away soon.

Next game:  On the road at Imola.  I hope we can continue to find ways to win.

Good Road Win

This past Sunday we won a good game on the road against Vigevano.  We were up 21 points after the first quarter, showing clearly that we were the better team. Then things began to get more than a bit physical and more than a few calls didn’t go our way.  That enabled the other team to get back in the game, but we prevailed in the end, 84-75.

I didn’t play great, but ended the game well by hitting a few shots.  23 points and 6 assists were my final numbers.  This coming Sunday we play Udine at home.  I am hopeful our winning ways can continue.

Good Home Victory

This past Saturday night we won a good game over a strong Venezia team 86-66.  The game was close throughout, but we finished well and consequently, made it look a bit more lopsided than it was.  All in all, we played well as a team for probably the first time this season.  It felt good.

I played pretty well and ended the game with 22 points on 7-16 shooting.  I missed a few easy shots, but I also made a few hard ones I suppose.  Next game is on the road this coming Sunday.  I am hopeful we can continue to play well.

Tough Road Loss

I always seem to be slow to update after a loss.  Anyhow, we are currently 3-2 after losing to Veroli on the road last Sunday.  They played tough and we did not have our best game, myself included.  I ended the game with 19 points, but shot 1-8 from three and just wasn’t in my best rhythm, for either myself or the team.

I hope to do better tomorrow when we take on the team from Venice.  They have a strong roster and are currently 3-2 like us, so it won’t be easy, but I am hopeful we can win at home.  Either way, I’ll make sure to update sooner.

Enel 74 – Sassari 72

I’m a few days late on my update, but we did win a good one at home this past Sunday against Sassari.  We didn’t play great as a team, but that is going to happen throughout a season.  And it’s vital to find a way to win those games.  Thankfully, we did that this past week against a good Sassari team.

I ended up with 19 points.  Played well in the first half, not so much in the second, but finished strong in the fourth.  This coming Sunday we play a good Veroli team at their place.  I am hopeful we can play well again on the road.

2 Wins, 1 Loss

It’s time for me to begin updating again.  I have been MIA on my blog and here for the past couple of months.

Since it has been so long, I will remind everyone that I am playing for Enel Brindisi in Legadue of Italy.  It’s the second division, but a competitive and professional league as the first two teams move up to the first division (the goal).

We have played three games so far, two on the road and 1 at home.  Oddly enough, we have won both games on the road and lost at home.  I played well in our wins and not so hot in our loss.  Last game was one of my best shooting games from the three in all of my career.  I ended up 10-12 from three with a total of 39 points.  Most importantly, we won.

This coming week, play at home against a good Sassari team.  I am hopeful we can play well again and get a victory.  We have a good team and play in a good city, for a good club, so I am looking forward to seeing how the season pans out.

Until later…

Joe

First Update of 09-10

I can’t remember the score, but we won easily tonight over a team in the division below us. Ostundi is their name. It was a good match to start the preseason. The gym was packed and the energy overflowing. Brindisi basket fans certainly love their basketball (for which I am thankful!).

I played pretty well. We had a long week of practices, so my jumper was a bit off, but all in all, I felt good. Most importantly, I thought we played pretty well as a team. The preseason is always the time to develop some good chemistry and figure each other out. I think we took a step in the right direction tonight. I am hopeful it can continue throughout the preseason.

Tough Loss

Well, it seems that our playoffs hopes are more or loss gone.  We lost to Darussafaka 95-93 at our place.  One of our big guys had a wide open three-pointer with 3 seconds left, but it hit back iron and we went down.  We more or less had to win our last two games to make the playoffs.  It was very possible, but now that we lost today, it looks like we are done after this coming Saturday.  

I played a pretty solid game, but shot the ball less than stellar, ending up with 13 points and a few assists.  I logged another 38 (out of 40 minutes) as well.  I believe I have played as many minutes this season as I ever have.  Definitely not complaining about it, but I am feeling it this late into the season.  

Final game:  this Saturday in Antalya.

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