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WestsideBear's avatar

Despite significant cold spells in both halves and digging out of double digit deficits a couple times somehow we found ourselves in position to grab the game or at least push it to overtime. To hold that team to 61pts was a big accomplishment.

The game was there for the taking. But it never felt like we had it in us. Could we have slipped into an emotional hangover after the highs reached in the victory over SC. Early season the team experienced some tough losses that we shoulda, woulda, coulda but crucial lesson gained of take it in stride, learn from it and not get too down. The flip side to that is to not swing too high in the other direction.

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MoriBear's avatar

My first game of the year. Not sold out, but fairly full. 75%? Far cry from the last xx years!

Quick start, but then devolved into Fox offense. And couldn’t handle the ucla press. Which was disheartening.

But during the comeback, the crowd was into it and loud.

Went with 8-yo daughter, who was also into it. For the first time, she wasn’t distracted by anything. Cheering tons during the comeback :-)

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Bob R.'s avatar

Goobers49

A heartbreaker. Too bad, as this is Cal's year in basketball. Most of our very top players will be leaving.

Can't believe it's true that Cal will have to go east next year to play half or so of it's league basketball games. Tell me I'm dreaming. If not, it's so stupid that will be happening. Once it happens people will say how could that have happened and many will demand it somehow must change.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Great effort Bears.

So AWESOME to have a competent basketball program again…it’s a beautiful thing.

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KetamineCal's avatar

WE ARE ACTUALLY SETTING EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS!

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Off-season goal for Grant Newell…free throws and consistent effort. Missed 4 biggies, and the consistency in his game really hasn’t been where you would like for a SO.

Talent is there, though. But in these games where you need someone else to step up, it’s the glue guys that really have to make plays. That’s the next evolution in his game, and trust this coaching staff will get them there.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Tough loss but lots of heart. UCLA's been hot for a month and we played them tighter than anyone.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Nice come back.

Newell…smh.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Celestine was a good option there with clear look. Just didn't hit it.

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PawlOski's avatar

Drifted back a touch. But that’s the shot you want.

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OC Bear's avatar

left it short, and that's game

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KetamineCal's avatar

Who gets the final shot? And will UCLA foul?

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OC Bear's avatar

Aimac waited on that rebound and Steph picked his pocket

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PawlOski's avatar

Not sure why Tyson was in a hurry there.

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OC Bear's avatar

hoping for a foul?

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

It was a force into 2 7-footers….ugh.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

Dammit

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Force. Bummer.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Crunch time.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Fardaws not quite strong enough to avoid getting bodied into the restricted area.

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concernedparent's avatar

Bona is a future NBA player who's only skill is being physical and athletic.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Yup. Definitely not a knock on Aimaq. Bona is hunk of stone.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

He elbowed amaiq in the face

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Bluehenbear's avatar

T HIM UP. WHINER

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PawlOski's avatar

Aimaq had 6 and 4 with 6 left, and damn if he won’t end up with a double-double.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

Cronin. Shut. The fuck up

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OC Bear's avatar

Aimac!

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KetamineCal's avatar

Tenacious possession

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KJ1980's avatar

Cal leads!

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KJ1980's avatar

Isn't Fox coaching in the People's Park League?

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PawlOski's avatar

Somewhere Mark Fox and Ben Howland are smiling at this slog of a game.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

That was offensivr

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OC Bear's avatar

nah,

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OC Bear's avatar

and a waste of 5 minutes for review. Play on

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PawlOski's avatar

Aimaq starting to beast on the boards just in time.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Damn, Fardaws at the line…

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OC Bear's avatar

oh, ye of little faith

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

63%…it’s science. ;-)

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OC Bear's avatar

make 'em when you need to

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Bluehenbear's avatar

He made em

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Mateo's avatar

YES

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KetamineCal's avatar

No lead is safe when Cal is on the floor!

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KJ1980's avatar

Bears lead!

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PawlOski's avatar

Knew he was missing those.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

He’s not ready to play today.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Newell can’t be in there

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OC Bear's avatar

FT's.....

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PawlOski's avatar

Great rebound.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

Whatever the outcome of this game or season, it’s such a relief to watch the Bears be competitive.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Right?!?!

We’re absolutely back..a legit ball club. Glorious to see.

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PawlOski's avatar

Awful possession

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Bluehenbear's avatar

Oh yeah

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KetamineCal's avatar

Win these last 6 minutes and win the game. Short memory.

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PawlOski's avatar

Defensive rebounding has been the difference.

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KJ1980's avatar

Bears are competing

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OC Bear's avatar

How can a guy as big as Bona leave a 2-ft shot short?

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Now or never Bears.

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Bluehenbear's avatar

Live by 3 die by 3

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

That 3 by the Turk hurt after Cal stood around & watched UCLA grab 2 offensive boards.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Cone and Celestine are getting looks too.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Dagger.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Come on Bears. Grab a frigging board.

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OC Bear's avatar

right now the rebounds are the difference as Bruins have had more chances (and taken 8 more shots)

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KetamineCal's avatar

We're finally driving inside and seeing results

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Newell is in a fog.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Shaquille O'Larson

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KetamineCal's avatar

Entering the Cone Zone

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KetamineCal's avatar

Keonte!

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