Coats Prepare for Round Two against the Herd
April 2, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Delaware Blue Coats News Release
In their final game of the regular season, the Delaware Blue Coats (21-10) will take on the Wisconsin Herd (8-23) tonight at home. The matchup is the second meeting in back-to-back nights between the two teams, coming just 24 hours after a convincing 144-110 Delaware victory.
Paul Reed, Charles Bassey, and Myles Powell combined for 80 points in last night's win, accounting for more than half of the entire team's offensive production. Those players are expected to receive a similar workload tonight, though it is possible that Wisconsin will throw new defensive schemes at them in an attempt to slow them down. If so, then players like Shaquille Harrison, Jared Brownridge, and Aaron Henry could find themselves with more open shot attempts.
Though the Herd are eliminated from playoff contention, the Coats enter the game as the Eastern Conference's fourth seed with potential to jump up into the second or third position with a win.
The Motor City Cruise (21-10) hold the tiebreaker over Delaware, but they will have to take care of their own business against the Cleveland Charge (6-25). Meanwhile, the second-seeded Capital City Go-Go (21-9) will be taking on the Windy City Bulls (14-19). A Go-Go loss and Blue Coats win would put Delaware above Capital City in the standings. With a first round playoff bye on the line for whoever can finish the night as the second seed, the Blue Coats, Go-Go, and Cruise are all seeking wins in hopes of securing that position.
Will the Coats be able to handle their own business, or will the Herd spoil a perfect ending to Delaware's regular season? Find out tonight as both teams will meet in the Chase Fieldhouse at 7:00 p.m.
Matt Green is a student at Rowan University and contributor for the Delaware Blue Coats. For more of his work, visit TheWhitOnline.com.
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