Michigan State Basketball: Report card for comfortable win over Purdue

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 08: Kenny Goins #25 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after a second half timeout was called with Foster Loyer #3 while playing the Purdue Boilermakers at Breslin Center on January 08, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State won the game 77-59. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 08: Aaron Henry #11 of the Michigan State Spartans dunks in the first half while playing the Purdue Boilermakers at Breslin Center on January 08, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Offense: B-

To say this wasn’t the best offensive performance from the Spartans on the season would have been an understatement, especially since Purdue doesn’t have the best defense, but scoring 77 points on an off night is still impressive. Not many teams can struggle on the offensive end and nearly hit 80 points.

Cassius Winston led the way with 23 points and ran the offense effectively, mixing in drives to the hoop, mid-range jumpers and 3-point makes while dishing five assists. His five turnovers are something he would tell you he wishes he could change.

Nick Ward had his way with Purdue bigs for a large chunk of the game, scoring 16 points and Xavier Tillman, too, fared well with 11 points. Kenny Goins added seven from the post but missed some wide open shots that allowed Purdue to get back into the game in the second half.

Matt McQuaid hit three big 3-pointers and Kyle Ahrens finished with four points. The offense was just above average in this one.

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The Spartans shot 45 percent from the floor and 33 percent from 3-point range which were both far below season averages and they had 14 turnovers — above the season average.

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