MOTM: Duke vs. Boston College (Feb 8, 2014)

[JBDuke]

Who was Man of the Match in Duke's 89-68 win over BC tonight?

[vick]

29 points on 20 true shots, 16 rebounds. Parker, easy.

[DukeDevil]

so many people played well...but you're kidding yourself if you don't vote Jabari. Rasheed is up there in my heart too with all those sick assists. This game may require a NJMOTM (Non Jabari Man of the Match)

[Edouble]

Tough call, but I went with Quinn.

I thought that Jabari's 29 were really fun to watch, but a good chunk of them came after BC had thrown in the towel.

I thought that several of Quinn's 3 pointers came on offensive possessions that were going nowhere. I believe that Doris Burke actually alluded to this a bit, but it was my thought as I watched the game. Sort of bailed us out and kept the lead growing at the same time, so all in all, particularly demoralizing shots.

Overall, Quinn shot 70% with five 3 pointers (5-7 behind the arc).

Go Duke!

[Duvall]

BC threw in the towel *because* they had no answer for Jabari.

[vick]

Tough call, but I went with Quinn.

I thought that Jabari's 29 were really fun to watch, but a good chunk of them came after BC had thrown in the towel.

I thought that several of Quinn's 3 pointers came on offensive possessions that were going nowhere. I believe that Doris Burke actually alluded to this a bit, but it was my thought as I watched the game. Sort of bailed us out and kept the lead growing at the same time, so all in all, particularly demoralizing shots.

Overall, Quinn shot 70% with five 3 pointers (5-7 behind the arc).

Go Duke!

Wait, you're holding it against Jabari that he scored after BC was in trouble? As I read the play by play, Quinn's points came as follows:

Three pointer (tied)
Three pointer (up 3)
Three pointer (up 12)
Three pointer (up 17)
Two free throws (up 20)
Layup (up 25)
Three pointer (up 22)
Layup (up 22)

Don't get me wrong, Quinn had a very good game, but the bulk of his scoring came after we were already up big, largely on the back of Jabari's performance.

[Saratoga2]

Great offensive and rebounding game for Jabari. Honorable mentions would include Rasheed and Quinn, both of them had well above average games.

[brevity]

BC threw in the towel *because* they had no answer for Jabari.

Even BC's fans had no answer for Jabari.

[gurufrisbee]

These are the games where it's a good kind of frustrating. I loved Cook's game and thought he was fantastic and deserving of honors. But Jabari was incredible.

[Edouble]

Even BC's fans had no answer for Jabari.

I actually have to comment on/agree with this.

I heard several jeers of "Simeon", in the second half. How is yelling the name of Jabari's high school, where he rocked out state championships, going to break his concentration or get inside his head?

[CatDevil]

Parker gets my vote, he earned it! Sulaimon and Cook were both right there in it. The teamwork was a thing of beauty...LOVE IT!

GO DUKE!!!

[Henderson]

It turns out that Mr. Jabari Parker is quite a talented basketball player.

[jv001]

Parker easily MOTM. Jabari played with lot's of energy and that was good to see. 29 points and 16 rebounds says it all. Quinn had a very good game and it was good to see him get his shooting touch back. Also had 3 assists and 0 turnovers. Rasheed had 10 points and 6 assists(one a beauty). GoDuke!

[GGLC]

Gotta give props to Rasheed's passing.

[OldPhiKap]

Gotta give props to Rasheed's passing.

Agree 100%.

Parker was crazy dominant today, so had to give it to him. Part of the reason though was Sheed's dimes. Love the Sheeditude.

Parker, Sheed, Quinn and Amile all played very well.