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UCLA basketball: Bruins trail California at the half

By David Wharton
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Too many turnovers and far too many missed free throws hurt UCLA in the first half at California, the Bruins trailing 34-26 after 20 minutes at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.

The score stayed close early on, UCLA penetrating on offense and mixing the man and zone on defense to keep Cal off balance.

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But the miscues began to pile up and Cal took advantage, guard Patrick Christopher showing a deft touch on jumpshots and a quick move to the basket, scoring 12 points to widen the lead.

Guards Michael Roll and Jerime Anderson -- who started on the bench as punishment for showing up late to rehab this week -- scored six points each to lead UCLA.

-- David Wharton

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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