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UCLA Bruins Overcome Oregon Ducks at Pauley Pavilion in Men's Basketball Showdown

In a conference game that saw the UCLA Bruins and the Oregon Ducks face off at Pauley Pavilion, the home team emerged victorious with a score of 65-56. The UCLA Bruins now stand with a rank of 21 and an improved record, while the Ducks remain unranked following this encounter.


Dec 19, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots the ball against the Cal State Northridge Matadors in the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. CSUN defeated UCLA 76-72. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The game was marked by several lead changes, indicating a closely contested battle. The Bruins had to overcome an initial deficit after trailing in the first half with only 21 points compared to the Ducks' 27. However, they rallied impressively in the second half, putting up an additional 44 points to secure their win.


The UCLA Bruins showcased their ability to convert opportunities into points, especially from turnovers where they scored 16 points compared to just 11 by the Ducks. Their defensive efforts were also notable as they limited their opponents' fast break opportunities to zero points while managing six for themselves.


Rebounding was another area where UCLA excelled; they outrebounded Oregon by a significant margin with 36 rebounds against Oregon's 25. This included grabbing an impressive number of offensive rebounds (15), which led to them scoring more second-chance points (13) than Oregon (4).


On offense, both teams had similar shooting percentages from beyond the arc; however, it was at the free-throw line where UCLA made its mark. They shot an outstanding percentage from free throws (82 percent), significantly higher than that of Oregon's (57 percent). This sharpshooting contributed greatly to their overall point tally.


Defensively speaking, both teams were evenly matched when it came down to blocks and steals with each team recording three steals and UCLA having two blocks against four by Oregon.


Looking ahead for fans of The UCLA Bruins: your team is scheduled for another exciting matchup against Denver Pioneers at Pauley Pavilion on December 10th at approximately 12 PM Los Angeles time. You can catch all live action on Pac-12 Network as The Bruins look forward to playing before another home crowd in Los Angeles.

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