#15 Michigan State 73-49 Over The Oakland Grizzlies Official Game Thread
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
The #15 Michigan State Spartans are headed to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit today to take on the Oakland Grizzlies. The game tips off at 12 (Noon) and can be seen on ESPN.
Tom Izzo loves the high energy attacking defense with an up-tempo fast break. But with so many injuries, it is impacted how much the Spartans can do with a fewer amount of options, playing more minutes. It has an enormous impact physically and mentally.
The Spartans are 6-3 on the campaign and now that they are through the usual Izzo early-season gauntlet, it is time for the Spartans to improve. Oakland is a good start.
With four winnable games on the horizon, the Spartans are in a good spot at winning out the rest of the way in 2019. That would make the Spartans 10-3 before they would host the Fighting Illini of Illinois on January 2, 2020. That is certain to be a tough battle in Big Ten conference action. So make sure you watch and share the above video of Izzo from right after practice.
Keep refreshing this article for the latest on the game and comment with Spartan fans from around the world in the comment section.
STARTERS: BROWN, WINSTON, BINGHAM (MBJ), TILLMAN & HENRY
Cassius Winston appreciation post 💚#SpartanDawg pic.twitter.com/zxbxLCaLBq
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 14, 2019
1st Media Timeout Of The First Half: #15 Michigan State tied with Oakland 4-4 15:43
2nd Media Timeout Of The First Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 18-6 11:13 MSU has four turnovers
3rd Media Timeout Of The First Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 24-9 7:42 MSU has six turnovers
FINAL Media Timeout Of The First Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 30-13 4:00 MSU has seven turnovers
Nick Ward is making the most of his opportunity in the @nbagleague 💪
— Zach Fleer (@ZachFleer270) December 12, 2019
The Gahanna and Michigan State alum is averaging 28.2 PTS and 10.8 REB per 36 minutes for the College Park Skyhawks, the affiliate for the Atlanta Hawks 🔥📈@IamNickWard @GLHSBasketball pic.twitter.com/iOhzJtcnKp
Halftime 34-19 MSU leads. Complete stats below:
Halftime from @LCArena_Detroit 🏀#GoGreen pic.twitter.com/tWFuOJKzr6
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 14, 2019
1st Media Timeout Of The Second Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 44-19 16:14 MSU has 11 turnovers
After the foul and the tech on OU, @FosterLoyer puts four points on the board at the FT line.
— Michigan State Men's Basketball (@MSU_Basketball) December 14, 2019
56-30 lead, us 👍#GoGreen pic.twitter.com/RQYSQKxY8p
2nd Media Timeout Of The Second Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 46-25 11:59 MSU has 14 turnovers
3rd Media Timeout Of The Second Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 61-33 6:02 MSU has 16 turnovers
MSU is 6/28 from three. Horrible Izzo talked about it earlier this week
FINAL Media Timeout Of The Second Half: #15 Michigan State leads Oakland 61-38 3:50 MSU has 16 turnovers
FINAL SCORE 72-49 SPARTANS
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