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UCLA Basketball vs. Michigan Halftime Report: Shootout in Westwood

By Mike Regalado

December 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view as the UCLA Bruins play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view as the UCLA Bruins play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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The UCLA Basketball team is tied with Michigan at 50 at the half after a huge 3-poiut shooting performance by both teams.

We have a ball game UCLA Basketball fans! Though this is a highly entertaining game against the Michigan Wolverines, the Bruns needed another late half three (from way out side the arc) from Lonzo Ball to tie the game at 50 after overcoming a seven-point deficit.

This is a ridiculously entertaining game from a general college basketball fan stand point. Both teams are a combined 22/30 from behind the arc. Michigan, which hit their first five shots from downtown, continued with their the hot hand throughout the half.

The Wolverines went 12/26  (75.0%) from 3-point land. The lack of defense from UCLA, inside and out, gave Michigan ample chances to make this a close game. Late in the half, UM had a 48-41 lead.

Fortunately for the Bruins, they went on a 9-2 run to end the half. Despite no defense, their offense saved them as they shot 60.0% from the field. Freshmen Ball and TJ Leaf led the Bruins with 14 and 11 points respectively.

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Watch for UCLA to come out strong in the second half. On the season, they are scoring 6.1 more points in the second half than the first.