The One With Kiff's Championship Game

 

 

Kiff was in another Championship Game this year. This one was for his basketball team - the Earthquake. And was it a good game. 

 

Kiff played solid defense and his team was neck-in-neck with the opponents through the first half. During the second half, the opponents pulled away. However, Kiff's team still had life in them. In fact, Kiff made a shot with 8 seconds left to get his team within a point. They quickly got the ball back and had a chance to win at the buzzer....but the shot did not go in.

It was an amazing game and yet another amazing championship game!

The One With Kiff's Playoff Game

 

 

Yesterday, Kiff had a playoff game. I had to miss it (more on that in a different blurb) for Bri's banquet.

 

But from what I heard, he had a phenomenal game. He had 8 pts, a few steals, played good defense, and passed the ball well. More importantly, his team won 36 - 28. Onto the championship game!!!

 

 

 

The One Where Kif Scores the First Two Points of the Season

 

 

Kif took part in another annual basketball season today. This year, he is one of the oldest students in the league and it showed at the beginning. He was intense, played strong defense, and even scored the first two points of the season for his team.

 

As the game went on, it was clear the teams were mismatched, so they toned down slightly. As a result, he backed off coverage and even told an opponent he could still dribble...which was nice.

 

In the end, they won handily. It was a strong beginning to the season.

The One With Kiff's Basketball Game

Kiff had his second basketball game of the winter season. So far, so good.

This season has been more competitive than the last, which is fun. It also involves an older age bracket, which adds to the challenge.

Still, Kiff played a good game yesterday. He scored a basket, got a steal, and played solid defense. His team won by four points.

The only drawback is he had his earrings on and had to take them out during the game. Always fun.

Here's looking forward to next week's game.

The One With Kiff's Box Score

Last Sunday, Kiff played in the championship game for his Grade 3-5 basketball league. It was a fun game and his team ultimately won the championship. Kiff did his best Bruce Bowen as well, limiting the top scorer from the other team to 6 total points....down from 22 the last game.


Here is his box score for the last game...

4 points
11 rebounds
3 steals
3 fouls
2 turnovers
3 forced turnovers

What a great last game.

The One With Basketball Practice

This week featured a fun basketball practice. Kiff has been working on his roundball and he's having a blast. He has taken to the sport, which is great to see (after all it is my favorite), so it has been great to see him out on the court.

The One With Bri's Last Day of Basketball

As I am watching a solid Celtics vs. Rockets game, I am reflecting on the fact that Bri's last basketball clinic was today. And she came a long way.


When I first heard that Bri was interested in basketball last fall, I was excited. When we signed up and she wanted to go through with it, it became real. When I had the chance to be one of the assistance coaches for scrimmages - which Bri reluctantly accepted, but was glad I did - I was excited.

It was the first time I had a chance to coach Bri in something...and it was a blast! She developed slowly during the course of the first month, learning the essential skills needed to dribble, shoot, and pass. But as January unfolded and they began playing games, her skills began to grow. She has a strong, natural shot. She is a strong kid as well, which makes her a solid defender. And, she likes to pass.

As she says, she still needs to want the ball, and needs to want to shoot it, but for a first experience, she did great. And I was glad to be a part of it! I can't wait to see what she will be doing next.

GOOD JOB BRI

The One With Coaching Basketball

It was hard to believe but it returned.

After stopping 12 years ago. I once again coached a kid's basketball team. I had done it for so many years in Natick when I was much younger.

And today, I returned to the courts, coaching Bri's team.

It was a blast. I forgot how much fun it was. We had a good game....with a lot to build on.

But it was great to be back!

The One Where the Celtics Win

Congratulations to the Boston Celtics

They had quite a game 7 against the Washington Wizard tonight - May 15, 2017.

It was a solid bench effort and Kelly Olynyk was the hero of the game.

Onward to the Eastern Conference Finals!

Go Celtics!

The One with the Celtics Game

Last week, we had the opportunity to go to a Celtics game against the Pacers. I hadn't gone for several years, so it was a great experience.

Unfortunately, the Celtics were a little sloppy in the game. It was the second of a back to back and it showed. 

Still, the experience at the Garden is a blast. And this particular team has been doing pretty well this year. They are a solid team with ten players who have been starters at different times and they can win in many ways. It is great to be a part of that experience.