I can see Drake coming out of the gate with a lot of energy and emotion in reaction to Hemphill's injury. Rally 'Round the Flag and Next Man Up adrenaline juice.

They might even jump off to a substantial early lead as a result, particularly if they hit a couple of quick threes.

But we won't panic and will manage to weather the initial storm because we are a well-coached veteran team. I see the tide slowly turning due to what I think is our superior talent and consistency. We will finally take the lead mid-way through the second half and survive a late Drake rally. We will make our free throws to seal the victory.

With Hemphill's absence we will have an advantage inside. Krut has more room to operate and Aher grabs a few extra offensive boards. Welch scores on two dives to the rim.

For some reason I think Tate Hall will have a good game and Norris will connect on his threes. I wouldn't count on Marquise making a major contribution if he plays.

Ramblers win 69-63.

True story:

How's this for a dilemma?

Five minutes ago I got a call from Oak Street Medical in Blue Island telling me they had one unused dose of Covid-19 vaccine that I could have if I got there before 12:30.

Should I go get vaccinated and miss part of the game or take my chances dying?

Advise?

I swear on Sister Jean's grave that this is true.

Get the vaccine. Thanks to your ESPN Plus subscription, you can pretend it's a 3 pm game.

You can watch a delayed broadcast of a game televised on ESPN2 on ESPN+?

WOW, thanks for telling me. I didn't know that.

Edit: I don't subscribe to any cable tv.

That might change things.

Their big man in foul trouble.

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Gotta go at Brodie if they have him in with 2 fouls...

That should be the plan second half, drive drive drive. Several guys have 2 fouls, just keep driving.

ESPN Gametracker has Brodie with 3 fouls.
Following in Doctor's office after vaccination. Monitoring me for 15 minutes for signs of anaphylactic shock.

WAY too many turnovers.

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