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Texas Tech basketball: Hidden moments in Tech’s loss to Kansas

By Matthew Conner

Dec 17, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Marcus Garrett (0) works the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Micah Peavy (5) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Marcus Garrett (0) works the ball against Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Micah Peavy (5) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 17, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Micah Peavy (5) drives the basket against Kansas Jayhawks forward David McCormick (33) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2020; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Micah Peavy (5) drives the basket against Kansas Jayhawks forward David McCormick (33) in the second half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

A fantastic defensive play by Kansas

With 4:50 to play, Tech was up 52-49 when Nimari Burnett came up with yet another steal.  (He’s proving to be rather adept at that.)

But on the ensuing fast break, a 3-on-1 run-out, Tech again didn’t score.  This time, it was Ochai Agbaji of Kansas who made an absolutely fantastic defensive play.

Sprinting the length of the court, he was able to block Peavy’s dunk attempt.  It was reminiscent of the famous Lebron James block in game seven of the 2016 NBA Finals.

Tech would retain possession though.  However, the Red Raiders wouldn’t score as Mac McClung couldn’t convert on a layup as he drove to the rim.

The good news for Tech was that KU couldn’t score on their ensuing possession.  On that end of the floor, Braun was called for charging into Shannon.

However, this was still a missed opportunity for two points.  Twice, Tech had layup opportunities at the rim, and yet they came away empty-handed.

For the game, Tech had no fastbreak points.  That was one reason why the Red Raiders struggled so mightily to score.

KU played an aggressive defensive game, often pressuring the ball handler as soon as he crossed the mid-court stripe.  Thus, every fast break opportunity needed to be converted into points but Tech couldn’t take advantage of those precious opportunities.  That would prove to be a major factor in this loss.

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