UCLA Basketball: 5 Takeaways From The Win Over Kentucky

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November 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Steve Alford reviews plays with guard Lonzo Ball (2), guard Isaac Hamilton (10) and forward TJ Leaf (22) during a stoppage in play against the Pacific Tigers during the second half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. The Bruins are a Second-Half Team

It happened once again where UCLA did not have the strongest start against Kentucky but as they have done all season long, they pulled it together as the game progressed and started the second half strong.

Before the Kentucky game, UCLA was averaging seven more points in the second half than in the first. The Bruins only had 48 in the latter half against UK as opposed to 49, but you could tell that they were in a better rhythm than they were in the first.

Lonzo Ball executed a very strong game plan which had the Bruins controlling most of the second-half. UCLA was in double-digits for a good portion of the half and never relinquished it. The Wildcats got back to within three at one point, but UCLA would not let Kentucky any closer.

They put in the effort and shut down the Big Bad UK.