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[QUOTE="AidanFan20, post: 5161679, member: 13473"]
As just about the biggest Mahaney honk anywhere, I was certainly getting worried...  Game seemed to have gotten in his head.

But I did notice his body language on the bench was always great, he never appeared to sulk.  He's a tough cookie, and a smart kid.

I figured that, at some time, he'd get back on his game.

He had a tough first half, sorta normal for him lately, but came out playing his  off when he re-entered during the 2nd half.  Coach being no dummy, left him in even when he got beaten defending on-ball a couple times...  Coach knew what was up.

One thing I noticed was the fact that he mixed it up REALLY hard underneath.  As soon as a shot went up if he was in or near the paint, his was immediately getting his body on someone, old-school blocking out.  He didn't get any rebounds, but he cleared space for teammates to get in and grab 'em.

All this activity seemed to help him forget about his woes and "just shoot it, Baby!"  No hitch, no hesitation...  Just shoot the bleeping thing. All of a sudden his shots were on rails, right to the bottom of the net.

I sure hope Aidan can keep up this mentality, it's terrific to watch!
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