(Image - G-Reese is always all business on the court - Kolobrezeg, Poland - 10.12.2011)
Game Context - The second regular season game for Buckeye George Reese & AZS Koszalin was a challenging road contest versus Kotwica in hostile Millennium Hall. Crowd noise is definitely a unique aspect of Polish League Basketball. These are proud and passionate basketball fans who will create tough environments for teams to play in. Kotwica's home arena is much like Koszalin's, it does not have one of the larger seating capacities in Poland (1,300), but the tightness of the structure coupled with the crowd noise makes for a loud place!A Fight to the End - It was an uphill battle for Koszalin after Kowica seized control in the first quarter (21-11). A good part of the contest can be described as Koszalin (down 10 at one point) attempting to find a good enough rhythm to disrupt Kotwica's comfortable pace. A visibly frustrated George Reese had just two points after three quarters. But you can't keep a Buckeye down for long of course. George responded with ten fourth quarter points including a six point stretch in three consecutive possessions. Reese additionally nailed two free throws late in the fourth to bring Koszalin to just a one point deficit. But they ultimately could not get over the hump, falling 65-64 in their first defeat of the season.
Buckeye Ballers TV - AZS Koszalin at Kotwica 10.12.2011 (George Reese Clips)
Once again, George Reese shows why he has been one of the most skilled Pro Buckeyes in the last decade. Reese's offensive repertoire is serious with a variety of face-up and post moves. When he's on, it doesn't matter how hostile or raucous the environment is!- The Plays -
- PG Igor Milicic finds a streaking George Reese for an easy transition layup in the first quarter
- A quick first step to the hoop by Reese in the 4th
- Reese gets the ball on the opposite side (free throw line extended), quick jab step, jumper in defender's face!
- Quick pump-fake to a two-dribble pull-up J, wow!
- Spins off defender in the post, too good!
- clutch free throws
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