We won the game last night for three reasons.
1. We hit the boards.
2. We defended well, especially on the perimeter.
3. LJ Rose
If we keep it up, we will have a good season.
Things that still need to improve...
1. Emery needs to control the ball better and take better shots. He is still forcing things. How many times did we see him dribble into the lane last night against 3 or 4 defenders either to lose the ball, get his shot blocked or put up a bad shot? Other teams have picked up on his tendencies to drive the lane. So they trap him.
2. Emery needs to take better perimeter shots. I really wish he wouldn't jack up threes early in the shot clock with no rebounders. I think he feels like he has to be the guy this year, but he is one guy (not the guy).
3. Haws also needs to stop forcing things. He is talented. His game will come. His defense was much better last night.
One additional observation - Dave Rose extended his bench. Lots of guys got minutes. I think this really allowed our guys to stay fresh and continue to play good defense. I expect to see that continue.