In Reply to: Re: I Was a Bit Surprised They Took a 3 Instead Of an Easier(?) 2 * posted by SuperBruinMan on March 27, 2026 at 21:57:16
Agree with you - I was shocked she didn't put it up inside on that first attempt but clearly that was the design - they were looking for a three point shot, figuring they could avoid the defense and get a better look at it inside.
I've always believed that when someone gets hit, they go to their strength - they go to what they are most confident they can do. In this case, I thought Duke clearly was looking for that three point shot. When we play them on Sunday, we'd better be ready for that mentality - when the chips are down, Duke thinks their best chance to beat you is from three.
Minnesota had a really effective. ball movement play setting up really good looks from three - and they hit more than half of them most of the game - they wound up hitting 6-12. We left that action open against Minnesota; we're going to have to shut it down better against Duke.