* Harpring, for example, was 0-for-7 from the field at the time of Boozer's clutch pass. So naturally he made a critical basket. "It was unbelievable how they had been going in and out all night, so I knew I was close," Harpring said. "But I concentrated on rebounding [he collected a season-high 13] and waited for another chance."
First quarter (1:53): Harp shoots somewhat open 17-footer. Front rim, backboard, off.
(:17): Harp shoots three-pointer from corner. Back iron, complete brick.
Second quarter (8:07): another 17-footer. Front rim, brick.
Third quarter (2:10): 18-footer. Total brick off back of the rim.
Fourth quarter (11:12): the infamous "let's go away from Boozer to Harpring play." Backs down in post, turns against double coverage, clanks a one-bouncer off the rim.
(10:48): The Offensive Rebound MLA. To be fair, this one spins and bounces for a while on the rim. We'll call it in-and-out.
(4:03): Harp spins on double-coverage and shoots an off-balance leaner from the paint. Back rim, bounce, and out.
So, of those seven shots that were "in and out" and getting "close," only one wasn't a complete brick. It's a bad sign when you've gotten so tied to your offense that you're "close" just because you've missed half a dozen shots in a game.
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