Michigan State basketball: Report card from massive win over Kentucky

Michigan State Spartans center Mady Sissoko (22) rushes up the court in excitement after dunking the ball Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Michigan State Spartans defeated the Kentucky Wildcats in double overtime, 86-77.Ncaa Basketball Uk Vs Michigan State Hoops Michigan State Spartans At University Of Kentucky Wildcats /

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Nov 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Michigan State Spartans forward Malik Hall (25) dunks the ball to send the game into extra time during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Spartans defeat the Wildcats 86 to 77. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

Malik Hall: A-

The only reason I’m not giving Malik Hall an ‘A’ here is because he had some really bad turnovers against the Wildcats. There were about 3-4 instances where he threw the ball right to Kentucky defenders in key situations. That just can’t happen from a senior leader.

All Malik did to redeem himself was score 20 points, including two tying dunks to send the game into overtime and double-overtime, respectively.

Hall shot the ball the best of anyone on the team, going 7-for-11 from the floor, 1-for-3 from deep, and 5-for-5 from the line. He did have those four turnovers but he also had five rebounds and played some tight defense when called upon.

Not often are guys asked to play 40-plus minutes, but Hall was on the court for 42 minutes and showed no signs of fatigue, and pieced together a quietly solid game. He was an integral part of this win.

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