That rascally Ben is deliberately having us play from behind. It's his basketball version of the rope-a-dope. The other team gets worn out pounding on us, and then we ignite and put them into orbit.
Hawkins’ play in the second half reminds me of DeAndre Mathieu’s play in his second year. He’d drive for the basket, get there, and get stuffed by a big guy just waiting for him. He got away with his moves in his first year (he was great) but by the second year everybody knew how to defend him.
You seem like the ever optimistic Trumpies who’s devotion leads them to unrealistic hopes for next year. (I’m not inviting political discussion here, just noticing the similarity). I hope you’re right, but I doubt it.