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[QUOTE="nadavtheman, post: 4509512, member: 9170"]
Four things stood out to me which was the difference between the last few games and this one:
1) We played MUCH better help defense and there were very few straight line layups (a few late when it didn't matter as much).  Defense in general let us get out in transition more and opened up the offensive flow.
2) We dominated the boards.  Someone in another thread mentioned gang rebounding.  It works!!!  Everyone in the starting lineup had at least four rebounds.  This also let us get out in transition more and opened up the offensive flow.
3) Perhaps most importantly, Butler did not pressure our guards with the ball in the half court as other teams have lately.  Did they see a scounting report?  Pressuring our guards works.  Perhaps because they were undermanned and don't have the same athletes.  This allowed us to play our half court offense much more efficiently.  
4) Sanogo was quicker to make a move with the ball in his hands.  Didn't wait five seconds for the double team to come.  And the few times he did he passed out for open looks.  And he rebounded much better too.
I know Butler is not very good which can be reasons for all of the above but today was a step back in a positive direction and that's all we can ask for.  Go UConn!!!
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