Situation Play, Again

Watching the end of the Bulls-Bucks game on NBAtv and we're amazed at professional teams that don't know how to use the game and shot clock to their advantage.

Case in point, Bulls were chasing 4 with under a minute to go. Rather than attack the rim and get the quick 2 and foul to extend the game, they force up a contested 3 which is rebounded by the Bucks who then drew the foul. The Bucks split the free throws to go up 5. The Bulls come down and hit a 3 which would have put them in the lead had they attacked on the earlier possession.

Now down two the Bulls foul and the Bucks split the Ft's again! They could have gone into the final possession of the game going for the win rather than hoping to tie and force overtime.

When down late extend the game by scoring quick and fouling. It's a higher percentage plan than jacking up 3 point bombs!