“Need to go for a quick two” announcer trope

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Hate it. HAAAAAATE IT. Such a fake old school tough guy don’t shoot your fancy three pointers on my lawn thing to say.

I absolutely love the initial play and the timing of it (we managed two more great looks).

I don’t love holding for a final three in that instance and think we played it out perfect.

A quick two is the worst.

Go for a quick two scenarios:
A. You miss, other team rebounds hits two free throws. Now down 5 with a bunch of time off the clock. DO YOU STILL JUST NEED A QUICK TWO DOWN FIVE WITH 15 seconds left????

B. You hit the layup. Other team hits two free throws and you’re back at square one, again, with less time.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Your logic is weak.

1. Creighton shot 57% from the FT line last night. Maybe there's a third option.
2. Why would there be a bunch of time off the clock if they went for a "quick 2"?
3. Option "a" is the same if you miss a three and they rebound.

 

[Waquoit]

3. Option "a" is the same if you miss a three and they rebound.

We're playing to win so I'm assuming we take and make, not miss. Going for 3 you gain 2 points in two possessions. More if they miss FT's.

 

[auror]

Down by 4? "Don't need a 3 here."
Down by 3? "Don't need a 3 here."
Down by 2? "Don't need a 3 here."

Down by 20? "Don't need a 3 here."