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Can UCLA Bruins Outshine Utah Utes at MGM Grand Garden Arena?

As the UCLA Bruins prepare to face off against the Utah Utes, fans are eager to see how their team will perform in this crucial matchup. The game is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, a venue known for its electric atmosphere that could play a significant role in boosting the Bruins' morale.


Dec 20, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Charisma Osborne (20) handles the ball in the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The previous season's analytics reveal some interesting trends for the Bruins. Despite a field goal percentage of zero, which indicates an area needing improvement, they excelled at free throws with a perfect rate. Their true shooting percentage and three-point percentage also stood at zero, suggesting that these aspects were either not recorded or require attention.


On average per game last season, UCLA managed 68 points and provided 14 assists. They were strong on defense with nearly 35 rebounds, over four blocks, and more than eight steals per game. However, they also averaged around 19 personal fouls and over 12 turnovers each match – numbers they'll be looking to reduce.


In terms of scoring breakdowns from field goals made last season: two-pointers were clearly their strength with an average of over 18 made per game compared to nearly seven three-pointers. This indicates that inside scoring might be their strategy once again against Utah Utes.


For fans looking forward to supporting their team live or from home, mark your calendars for March 7th at 8:30 PM local time when UCLA takes on Utah at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The action can be caught on Pac-12 Network as both teams battle it out on court in what promises to be an exciting encounter between two competitive sides.

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