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The National Basketball League semi-finals are heating up as the JT Lady Jaguars and the KIU Rangers face off in a pivotal game three.
The National Basketball League semi-finals are heating up as the JT Lady Jaguars and the KIU Rangers face off in a pivotal game three.
The KIU Rangers aim to secure their spot in the finals against the JKL Lady Dolphins, while the Lady Jaguars look to save their season with a win.
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In this article, we explore the crucial factors that could determine the outcome of this high-stakes game.
Improved three-point shooting for Lady Jaguars
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The Lady Jaguars must significantly enhance their three-point shooting.
They struggled with abysmal percentages, shooting as low as 9% and 8% from beyond the arc in the series. In today’s basketball landscape, the three-point shot is a vital element of a team’s offence, and its poor execution is holding back the Lady Jaguars.
Limited turnovers for both teams
Both teams need to cut down on turnovers. In Game One, KIU had 15 turnovers, and in Game Two, they had 23.
The JT Lady Jaguars also committed a high number of turnovers, with 25 in Game One and 20 in Game Two.
Protecting the ball is essential to prevent the opponents from capitalizing on easy scoring opportunities.
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Rebound battle is Key
Winning the rebounding battle will be crucial for both sides. KIU has outrebounded the JT Lady Jaguars in both games, with margins of 63-60 in Game One and 54-51 in Game Two.
Superior rebounding provides teams with second-chance points and critical defensive stops during crucial moments.
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Pursuit of second-chance points
Securing second-chance points is invaluable in basketball.
In Game One, the Rangers scored 16 second-chance points compared to the Lady Jaguars’ 5, and in Game Two, it was 12-9 in favor of the Rangers.
Winning these battles, both big and small, can give a team the upper hand, and the Lady Jaguars must excel in this area to keep their season alive in this decisive match.
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