Technical cost UConn 2 or 3 points not 1

[fgbrault]

Is my memory wrong? It is true that Maryland missed on of the Technicals so it can be argued that only 1 point was lost. But, as I remember it, Maryland missed the first shot. If no technical had been called that would have resulted in only 1 point instead of 3 being scored and if it was a 1 and 1 (I think it was) no points and possession back to UConn if they got the rebound.

You can't know what would have happened if no technical had been called, but it appears likely that UConn would have had the ball still 3 points down or at most 4 points.

 

[8893]

Thank you for this necessary and important thread.

 

[tcf15]

Trimble made the first shot.

Still only down 6 points with 2:44 left in the game - definitely not an insurmountable lead.

 

[uchusky32]

Of all the thoughts that were going through my mind after the game, this wasn't one of them.

 

[aceboon]

what am I missing? UConn was down 3, Trimble got fouled and then KO got whistled for T. Trimble made 1 outta 2 of the technical FTs, then made both of the personal foul FTs. So KO cost them 1 point.

 

[Leebo]

It's hard to imagine how you could argue the technical could cost more than 2 points.

 

[upstater]

what am I missing? UConn was down 3, Trimble got fouled and then KO got whistled for T. Trimble made 1 outta 2 of the technical FTs, then made both of the personal foul FTs. So KO cost them 1 point.

He's saying that because UM wasn't in the bonus, the first missed shot would have resulted in 0 points. He mistook the miss for the first shot, but it happened on the second. AND, of course the game dynamic and situation were entirely different, so we'll never know what would have happened.

I do think he's right that you can't say it was only worth one point. No way to know.

If anything, you might argue it's easier to hit the last 2 free throws if you have already shot 2.

 

[8893]

If anything, I think the OP is understating it. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the technical cost us the season, and quite possibly a B1G invitation.

 

[tzznandrew]

He's saying that because UM wasn't in the bonus, the first missed shot would have resulted in 0 points. He mistook the miss for the first shot, but it happened on the second. AND, of course the game dynamic and situation were entirely different, so we'll never know what would have happened.

I do think he's right that you can't say it was only worth one point. No way to know.

If anything, you might argue it's easier to hit the last 2 free throws if you have already shot 2.

Trimble got into rhythm with four straight FTs. It's the difference, perhaps, of being down 4 vs. 6, I guess.

But there was time left. KO really shouldn't have gotten that tech, but of all the reasons they lost, this isn't in the top 3.

 

[Leebo]

He's saying that because UM wasn't in the bonus, the first missed shot would have resulted in 0 points.

They were in the bonus...

 

[aceboon]

He's saying that because UM wasn't in the bonus, the first missed shot would have resulted in 0 points. He mistook the miss for the first shot, but it happened on the second. AND, of course the game dynamic and situation were entirely different, so we'll never know what would have happened.

I do think he's right that you can't say it was only worth one point. No way to know.

If anything, you might argue it's easier to hit the last 2 free throws if you have already shot 2.

They were in the bonus so all of the other riff raff is not needed

 

[fgbrault]

Of all the thoughts that were going through my mind after the game, this wasn't one of them.

Just trying to make the point (unintended pun) that the technical most likely cost UConn more than one point. So many, including journalists. have said the technical cost UConn only one point.

 

[fgbrault]

He's saying that because UM wasn't in the bonus, the first missed shot would have resulted in 0 points. He mistook the miss for the first shot, but it happened on the second. AND, of course the game dynamic and situation were entirely different, so we'll never know what would have happened.

I do think he's right that you can't say it was only worth one point. No way to know.

If anything, you might argue it's easier to hit the last 2 free throws if you have already shot 2.

Thanks for the correction. My memory was off - not for the first or last time.

 

[aceboon]

Trimble got into rhythm with four straight FTs. It's the difference, perhaps, of being down 4 vs. 6, I guess.

But there was time left. KO really shouldn't have gotten that tech, but of all the reasons they lost, this isn't in the top 3.

He shouldn't have got the tech, but based on what we know of who is on the team, I have no reason to believe they were gonna make the plays necessary to pull that off. When they were down double digits or 9 the shots flowed easily, when they were down 3 the bricked shots and the multiple jab steps before finally releasing the shot(and missing) were back on display. A case of fully blown lemon booty was there for everyone to see, nothing different than what we've seen from the sabotage brothers for well over a season now.

 

[CL82]

If anything, I think the OP is understating it. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the technical cost us the season, and quite possibly a B1G invitation.

Butterfly effect.

 

[upstater]

Trimble got into rhythm with four straight FTs. It's the difference, perhaps, of being down 4 vs. 6, I guess.

But there was time left. KO really shouldn't have gotten that tech, but of all the reasons they lost, this isn't in the top 3.

I totally agree with that. It's not the reason.

On the other hand, we've seen it over and over and over in the past and in this year. When you come back from 20 down, you are spent. And then as soon as there's a pivot or a turning point, you are cooked. I can vouch for the fact that everyone in the chat said it was done at point.

 

[upstater]

They were in the bonus so all of the other riff raff is not needed

Obviously, he was mistaken. As I wrote. I was translating.

 

[upstater]

When they were down double digits or 9 the shots flowed easily, when they were down 3 the bricked shots and the multiple jab steps before finally releasing the shot(and missing) were back on display. A case of fully blown lemon booty was there for everyone to see, nothing different than what we've seen from the sabotage brothers for well over a season now.

Um, the inbounds was off a made basket to get it down to 3.

 

[Leebo]

Obviously, he was mistaken. As I wrote. I was translating.

I think you might have misunderstood him, he knew it was in the bonus, because he said if there was no tech then they would have gotten the ball back on a rebound. His comment about thinking it was 1 and 1 was to say that he thought it probably wasn't double bonus yet, which was correct.

 

[aceboon]

Um, the inbounds was off a made basket to get it down to 3.

OK, and?

 

[Leebo]

OK, and?

I think he's saying (and this is my recollection too) that we didn't have any offensive possessions while down 3.

 

[aceboon]

I think he's saying (and this is my recollection too) that we didn't have any offensive possessions while down 3.

I thought we did but if I am mistaken then I will definitely take my L on that fact. Doesn't change my overall point tho.

 

[upstater]

OK, and?

It wasn't a bricked shot

 

[upstater]

I thought we did but if I am mistaken then I will definitely take my L on that fact. Doesn't change my overall point tho.

I really thought we were good until the tech. That punch was delivered to the guts, a KO (hah, hah!!)

 

[upstater]

I think you might have misunderstood him, he knew it was in the bonus, because he said if there was no tech then they would have gotten the ball back on a rebound. His comment about thinking it was 1 and 1 was to say that he thought it probably wasn't double bonus yet, which was correct.

Yes, actually, I'm the one who screwed that up. I meant he thought they weren't in the double bonus.