Oklahoma Post Game Thoughts

Yeah, I'm a little late on this. Whatever. I've just been too elated about the 72-60 win. Carolina shot around 51%, but only took 51 shots; the team averages about 66 per game on the rest of the season. So, Oklahoma managed to really slow the Tarheels down, but still couldn't beat them. Their dismal 3 point shooting (2 for 19) certainly didn't help. But by no means did the Heels play a great offensive game. They had 13 total assists to 12 turnovers, as well as fouling 19 times; Carolina averages 18 assists, 12 turnovers, and 16 fouls.
Defensively, Carolina was exceptional. They caused 20 fouls, 15 turnovers (to 9 assists), and held Oklahoma to 44% shooting. That's 60 total points for a team that averages 79 ppg. Oklahoma definitely missed some open shots, but at some point, you have to attribute it to Carolina's defense.
What about the disappearance of Tyler Hansbrough? 8 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 rebounds. Not a terrible line, but not great for him. But he only took 4 shots... that begs the question as to whether or not Tyler was really in the game plan. And, this is just speculation, but I think there's no way Roy would create a gameplan like that. Tyler has been the centerpiece of this offense for 4 years. So, what do we attribute his absense to? I really have no idea... please, if you have some insight, leave a comment, because I'm really clueless. Its not like everyone else on the team was shooting lights out. Maybe his foul trouble had a lot to do with it. But Tyler is great about not fouling, so you'd think he wouldn't change his game just because he picked up 2 fouls. Any ideas?
And, well, Tyler, we <3 you, but...


That's funny stuff.