Tonight’s game against San Diego should be a slam dunk for the Bruins. (Photo Credit: UCLA Athletics/uclabruins.com)
Let’s be real. Tonight’s game should be over by halftime.
The Bruins are facing a team that was near the bottom of the West Coast Conference last season. With the talent this UCLA team has they should probably win by about 30 points tonight. Anything less should probably count in the loss column.
The Toreros just don’t have the firepower to win tonight.
On top of all that, the start of their season was delayed 14 days due to COVID-19. That means they couldn’t play and they couldn’t practice. Frankly, the only ways UCLA doesn’t lead buzzer to buzzer are if San Diego scores first, they manage to tie the game early and/or a three-pointer puts them ahead temporarily. This game should firmly be in control by the first time out.
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UCLA Men’s Basketball (3-1, 1-0)
Opponent: University of San Diego Toreros (0-0)
Series Record: UCLA leads, 4-1
When: 6:00 pm PT, Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Where: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
TV: Pac-12 Network National, and Los Angeles with Ted Robinson and Bill Walton
Radio/Audio: AM 570 in Los Angeles with Josh Lewin and Tracy Murray Satellite Radio: SiriusXM Ch. 373 And, of course, here in The Mighty Bruin Game Thread!
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I like seeing him getting in a rhythm by getting some easy early 2s. It will also create a bit more space for his 3 if the D has to respect him on the drive.
Our team plays with energy. We haven’t shot well, particularly Hill, and we have a comfortable win. I really like Juzang’s offensive game. Very smooth.
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Sloppy start
Juzang sighting
Apparently we're having a hard time getting up for this game
Not a good start.
Ok, just got the TV back. Had to finish some girls hockey first. Go Bruins!
Jaquez Blockez
first 3 for Juzang
1 for 1 in his Bruin career
We're favored by 19.5
Playing fine. Can’t make a shot!
We seem to be committed to getting inside.
Take them to the hoop. Get the fouls. Attrition win
We gotta start pulling away soon.
Shots not falling so UCLA is under the basket and getting to the line. Good strategy.
I like what I’ve seen from Juzang so far.
Kyman feeling it
I like seeing him getting in a rhythm by getting some easy early 2s. It will also create a bit more space for his 3 if the D has to respect him on the drive.
A little sloppy but love the hustle
I think we’re hustling on D. We aren’t turning it over. We’re sharing the ball. We just can’t mske shots yet.
Hill off the mark
2 quick fouls on Jaquez
2 quick fouls on Clark
Halftime UCLA 33 USD 23
Hitting the hay
Have a good night, kingslook. Been thinking about you and your colleagues out there. You guys doing ok with work and corona?
Doing ok here. Staying safe.
Bruins cold to start the half
Bill Walton just told us he learned about mating on sorority row?
Looks like we’re getting in gear now.
On to Marquette right?
20 pt lead with 3:30 left. Not always pretty but a good workmanlike effort. Time to empty the bench.
Our team plays with energy. We haven’t shot well, particularly Hill, and we have a comfortable win. I really like Juzang’s offensive game. Very smooth.
scroo you, Walton.
Juzang looks like he can play.
He’s a needed offensive weapon. Nice stroke.
Final U.C.L.A. 83 - USD 56
50 points second half! Marquette on Friday.