Sometimes guys chasing all time records go through a rough patch as they close in on the record. Thoughts if this is happening to Luka as he seems to be struggling lately. This is more mental then physical. The good news is that he'll be past this n time to finish the season and be ready to tear it up in the tourney.....
Is the record chase draining Luka?
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Definitely not himself. Usually anything close to the basket is in. Free throw misses are also frustrating to see. Just want to see him succeed because he works so damn hard and he deserves it.
Good question OP. I do think that is in the back of his mind. It will be great for him to surpass the record and not worry about it anymore.
I don't think Luka is chasing records. I see him as a player who just wants to do his personal best, and to heck with records. He'll challenge himself to play better, and will come back stronger than ever.
He looks a little tired to me. He short armed a number of shots in the last 2 games. We didn't need much from him today which is good because he was getting beat up. I don't think it's the record pursuit but it probably contributes. A game like today where he doesn't think he has to do it by himself will do wonders.
He a marked man by the other team. They throw bodies at him,he takes a physical beating every game.
this and he’s playing a lot of minutes (foul trouble in H1 aside). And he’s the guy. I’m sure he can handle it. I’m also 100% certain he’d say that he signed up for exactly this.
Though he does look tired and is taking a beating he will turn the corner. He is too good a shooter not to. In my opinion I think he has narrowed his offensive game- forcing the drive and has stopped using his mid range face up game and has become more predictable with the ball.
I think it’s awesome that he’s averaging 16 ppg during a slump. A slump at 16 ppg!! He really is a once in a lifetime player.
And remember that Luka has been double and triple-teamed while playing FIVE games in ELEVEN days. That's brutal!
This! And it seems game officials are not calling all the fouls committed against him like they once did.
I agree that he looks a little tired. Very long season for a big guy like he is and as much effort as he gives every game. He will catch his second breath and be fine.
I didn't consider this but you may very well be on to something. That's a hugely significant achievement. Between that and NPOY that's a lot of pressure and expectations weighing down on him right now. Hopefully after he breaks it he'll be back to his old dominating self. It's more plausible than JW sucking out all of his mojo anyway. 😃
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Luka has been in a rough patch for a few games, and today was the worst in a really long time. Makes the Hawks win even more impressive. Luka will be back.
Luka just wants to win.
And besides, Connor is now our go to guy.
And how cool is this?
And besides, Connor is now our go to guy.
And how cool is this?
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Now Fran I know he's your son and all but this is the first game in 5 that he scored over 3 points. Are you saying he's been holding back?
At no point have they ever or will ever call all the fouls committed on him, and its never slowed him down before. I would agree that this rush of games in two weeks has probably been especially hard on him...
The rest of the team playing like they did today will definitely help Luka be better rested come tourney time.
I like that they didn’t need much from him today (he still got 8 boards and he still worked his tail off). I like that he got some extra rest. I like that they don’t play again until Thursday, then Sunday, then a week off (unless Nebraska goes in that slot). A chance to rest a bit and re-focus.
Looks tired. Short on shots and barely jumps anymore on his post moves. Reminds me of Uthoff’s fade.
Fade? 27, 18, 20 in his previous three games before this one. I know he’s not shooting great but if that’s a fade then wow..
We aren't running easy pass outs for him. We know they are going to double....why isn't wieskamp or jbo moving into position to catch and shoot from an easy passing angle. Those corner threes that work against us? Yeah that is gameplanned because they know that is a weak spot on our defense
He's tired physically and mentally. A few days off and getting out of the B1G will do wonders for him.
Exactly my thoughts also.
Seems he gets hit in the face every game or every other game.
My biggest complaint is that basketball has evolved from a no contact sport to a full contact sport
These last 6 or 5 games have been a real grind, 2 to 3 bigs on Garza for the whole time, two days rest tops between games, I am betting that by the game day against Wisky he will be rested. But even yesterday he seemed real sharp passing to the open shooter, avoiding the triple team turnover. I know the scoring was down, but his defense, rebounds, blocks and assists where key down the stretch. He will climb out of it. I am betting his final stretch will be awesome.
It could be a factor...but big guys take a beating in this league and that is taking a bigger toll.
