How Each Team Can Win 8

I’ve written an argument for how each team could come away from the weekend victorious.

Team doo doo McNuggets

On Offense: DK admitted to drafting this team on upside, and first on that list is the “host”, Doctor Joey Tomson. Joe comes into PCTI8 healthier than he has been in years and comes in with a chip on his shoulder. He wants to prove that Beas is no match for him. His biggest impact is on offense and is knocking down 3s but also attacking when needed. He is getting a lot of help from Big Daddy with some timely (lefty) drives and shedding blockouts to get O boards. TP pulls out another game 5 and controls the paint on both ends and basically single handedly wins a game. Bruiser is patient in the paint but also stepping out to knock down wide open shots. DK is spacing the floor with his threat from deep, he takes care of the ball and returns to form as the lead assist guy. Rainbow and Sabes are the perfect complement to this offense, attacking the rim to create great opportunities for the doo doos. Rainbow in year 2 is more confident and can know down his shot consistently. Sabin shoots well from the field.

On defense: This is where they are going to have to be solid to win. I think they are banking on our team coming and being over confident. DK anchors this defense and shuts down Abe, relying on his teammates to take care of the rest. Dani is a great communicator on D and inspires his team to do the same. Joe and Rainbow are creating havoc on the perimeter. BC, one of the more underrated players on D, uses his quickness and length to put players in bad spots. The muscle behind it all own the paint. TP and Bruiser gobble up every rebound while making it difficult for our team to finish at the rim. Biggest question is will they be able to handle both Ben and Abe?

Team Trash Can:

On offense: We spread the floor and attack. Ben and Abe are patient and let the game come to them and wear down the doo doos. Donley and I don’t force the action or have turnovers, and our whole mission is to get other guys open shots and crush the o-boards. Spot continues to perform and makes Sabin his bitch for the weekend. Andrew C. is ready to contribute by knocking down shots and getting in the lane, draw in the defense, and dish to open guys. Smo does Smo things and converts when his man forgets his in the game. I think the key is going to be Beas. If he is in attack mode and bringing the energy on offense, we are going to be hard to stop. Basically, I think it comes down to if Team Trash Can is patient, we are going to be very difficult to stop.

On defense: We are going to have to have great communication. We have a variety of guys that are able to guard multiple positions and we need to be able to get back and not give up easy baskets. McNugz do a great job getting to the glass and we will need to ready to box out and pursue those rebounds. We must be aware of shooters and not underestimate guys. The Cans have to bring the energy and keep everyone engaged. The Nugz excel at sharing the ball, so we must be ready for guys cutting and screening or we will give up wide open looks. Communication is the key here.