Ho-hum, just another typical Pac-10 basketball game, right? The California Golden Bears played a great game, shot lights out from the field (over 54%), and out-rebounded the Ducks..........and still lost.
The Ducks overcame an eight point halftime deficit to claim the victory, sparked by the continued excellent play from senior point guard Aaron Brooks, especially at the start of the second half.
Both teams shot nearly identical percentages from the field, and both did very well from behind the three point line, with the Bears 10 for 22 and the Ducks 12 for 23, with the final overall percentage separated by only .001%. In this case, it wasn't just a case of poor defending, rather more down to excellent shooting. As Cal coach Ben Braun noted in the post game press conference, when one plays as well as the Golden Bears did, one normally wins, the Ducks just played a better game.
For the record, the Ducks win/loss record and overall ranking will not be mentioned here, at least for the forseeable future; the Pac-10 is proving to be a dog fight this year, and the Ducks embark on a four game road swing that will prove difficult, with three of the teams tied with the Ducks at the top of the league on slate (Washington State (next Saturday, and then UCLA and USC). At this point, a 2-2 slate from that trip will look good, and will show the true character of the team.
One game at a time please, gentlemen. Go Ducks!!!!
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