Basketball Open Thread: NW at Michigan
(EDIT update: UM 66 NW 64 final; OT) Michigan looks to continue its success defending home court. A win tonight would move Michigan into a tie with Illinois for second place in the conference. Of course no game is guaranteed for the favored team (e.g. OSU losing again last night). Game starts at 630 EST. Current standings:
| TEAM | CONF | OVERALL |
| Michigan State | 4-0 | 15-2 |
| Illinois | 4-1 | 15-3 |
| Indiana | 3-1 | 15-1 |
| Michigan | 3-1 | 13-3 |
| Purdue | 3-1 | 13-4 |
| Ohio State | 3-2 | 15-3 |
| Iowa | 2-3 | 10-8 |
| Northwestern | 1-2 | 11-4 |
| Wisconsin | 1-3 | 12-5 |
| Penn State | 1-3 | 9-8 |
| Minnesota | 0-4 | 12-5 |
| Nebraska | 0-4 | 8-7 |
January 11th, 2012 at 7:53 PM ^
On the season highlight reel for the end of the season banquet. I honestly wasn't sure Novak was even capable of throwing down like that. My favorite play since the Novak (on the ground) to Burke v. Wisconsin.
January 11th, 2012 at 7:55 PM ^
Novak actually won the team dunk contest a couple years ago.
January 11th, 2012 at 7:54 PM ^
Novak released four years of frustration on that two-handed slam.
January 11th, 2012 at 7:56 PM ^
Ugh - three bad possessions in a row.
January 11th, 2012 at 7:56 PM ^
That was a good run team but we still gotta make shots and play defense
January 11th, 2012 at 7:57 PM ^
and now NW comes back with 4 points
January 11th, 2012 at 7:59 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:00 PM ^
Really? That was a foul on Morgan? Bullshit...
January 11th, 2012 at 8:00 PM ^
Morgan with a dumb foul.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:01 PM ^
Crisler Center? Did I miss something?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:01 PM ^
Too many shots from players not named Hardaway.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
Damn. c'mon boys.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
I don't think I've ever seen a successful long pass from Burke
January 11th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
This is the basketball version of the Iowa football game.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:11 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
Where is Timmy by the way?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:02 PM ^
Hardaway! Go after the damn ball!
January 11th, 2012 at 8:04 PM ^
Rebounding (at both ends) is keeping us in this game.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:04 PM ^
Evan is just terrible tonight. He is adding nothing to this game.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:06 PM ^
I know I am totally biased as a die-hard fan, but we really do have two of the best head coaches in all of collegiate sports in Beilein and Hoke.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:08 PM ^
Don't forget Red and Carol Hutchins
January 11th, 2012 at 8:06 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:07 PM ^
There's just something missig from this team, and I can't put my finger on it, any comments?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:08 PM ^
A presence in the paint
January 11th, 2012 at 8:08 PM ^
But the best teams win ugly, close games against average teams. These last few minutes will show us how good Michigan really is this year
January 11th, 2012 at 8:08 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:11 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:09 PM ^
Give the ball to Hardaway!
January 11th, 2012 at 8:11 PM ^
TIIIMMMMMAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!
January 11th, 2012 at 8:12 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:15 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:12 PM ^
what's with the spin move at the top of the key every time he gets in the half court?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:17 PM ^
I've been noticing that too. He looks ridiculous haha
January 11th, 2012 at 8:12 PM ^
Burke just stop
January 11th, 2012 at 8:12 PM ^
taking to much time burke... just run the plays
January 11th, 2012 at 8:13 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:13 PM ^
I want to know if it's harder to get up for a B1G game against NU than IU, seems like it shouldn't be much different
Hardaway carrying this team when it needs him most, love that!
January 11th, 2012 at 8:14 PM ^
Bad play Burke, freshman move.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:15 PM ^
Has scored the quietest 11 points thanks to his overall play...
January 11th, 2012 at 8:16 PM ^
Air Ball, WTF!
January 11th, 2012 at 8:16 PM ^
If Hardaway catches that he has a dunk. We can't make a three to save our lives this game. Other than Timmy that is
January 11th, 2012 at 8:17 PM ^
Who's ball?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:17 PM ^
Can't lose games at home to teams like this.
January 11th, 2012 at 8:18 PM ^
How is that a foul?
January 11th, 2012 at 8:19 PM ^
That was a turrible call...
January 11th, 2012 at 8:18 PM ^
Wow....shitty call
January 11th, 2012 at 8:18 PM ^
January 11th, 2012 at 8:18 PM ^
what the FUCK was that bullshit.. that guy tripped over his own feet.. fuck these refs
January 11th, 2012 at 8:18 PM ^
WTF, can't get the ball back