New Jersey Group 3 State Championship

A Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Neptune Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Points Below the Arc (Advantage Neptune) – Neptune was able to convert 19 field goals compared to Plainfield’s 17 field goals.  This gave Neptune a 4-point advantage.

–        3 Pointers (Advantage - Even) Both teams converted 1 three-pointer.

–        Free Throws (Advantage Plainfield) – This was arguably the pivotal statistical category that pushed Plainfield to victory.  Plainfield converted 21 free throws compared to Neptune’s 7.  This gave Plainfield a 14-point advantage in this category and the eventual difference in the game of a 10-point victory for the Cardinals.

–        Rebounds (Advantage Plainfield) – Plainfield earned an additional 11 possessions by winning the battle of the boards.  Plainfield grabbed 33 rebounds while Neptune grabbed 22.

–        Steals (Advantage Neptune) – Neptune picked up 11 steals while the Cardinals had 7 steals.

–        Assists (Advantage Plainfield) – Plainfield dropped off 10 assists while Neptune dropped off 6 assists.

–        Block shots (Advantage Plainfield) – Another major factor in the outcome of the game.  Plainfield turned away a potential 34 points with their defensive effort in the paint.  If just a 3^rd of those shot attempts were converted, Plainfield would have suffered the loss.  Plainfield rejected a whopping 17 shot attempts compared to Neptune rejecting 2 shot attempts

–        Turnovers (Advantage Neptune) – The free throw conversions and the block shots helped Plainfield over come the turnovers made.  Neptune was primed to upset Plainfield with their defensive effort.  Plainfield turned the ball over 18 times compared to Neptune’s 8 turnovers.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-25}

Dr. Dunkadelic played my song again. That song was Flashlight!  The camera lights were popping when Dr. Dunkadelic took off from the foul line and slammed it home.  The Cardinal Fanatic has not seen a more impressive dunk since Kenny Fields did a 360 slam against Weequahic in 1980!  Dii’Jon has responded with everything on the line.  Dii’Jon shot 58% from the floor and 75% from the free throw line to score a game high 17 points.  Mr. Mustard grabbed 6 rebounds, dropped 3 assists and rejected 5 shots.  With only 1 turnover committed, Allen-Jordan completed his stat line with a 3:1 assist to turnover ratio.

2) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-24}

Dr. Double Double had to make a house call again.  Sears scored 11 points to go along with 16 rebounds to earn another double double performance.  But hold the press!!! Sears has earned another degree, “Dr. Triple Double” by getting his 2^nd Triple Double of the season by rejecting a whopping 10 shot attempts. 

3) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-18}

Sekou shot 60% from below the arc and 89% from the free throw line to score 14 points.  Harris also grabbed 7 rebounds, picked up 2 steals and dropped a game high 4 assists.

4) Neptune – Senior Ikie Caledron 5’10” {ER-18}

The 4-year varsity player shot 55% from the floor and was perfect from the foul line to score 14 points.  Ikie grabbed 3 rebounds, picked up a game high tying 3 steals (Neptune’s Keith Kirkwood also with 3 steals), and dropped off 3 assists.

5) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-16}

Jahmal shot 67% from the floor and 100% from the free throw line to score 13 points.  Jahmal added to his stat line by grabbing 3 rebounds, picking up 2 steals, dropping off 2 assists and rejecting 1 shot attempt.

6) Neptune – Junior Keith Kirkwood 6’5” {ER-15}

Kirkwood and Sears at Yale University?  What a combo.  Yes, Yale has shown interest in the talented Kirkwood.  Kirkwood scored a team high 15 points, grabbed a team high 7 rebounds, picked up a game high 3 steals, dropped 1 assist and rejected 1 shot attempt.  Kirkwood only committed 1 turnover for the entire game.

7) Neptune – Senior Jaheem Woods 6’1” {ER-11}

The talented Quarterback shot 50% from below the arc to score 13 points, grabbed 2 rebounds and picked up 2 steals.

The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.