Colorado vs UCLA Game Preview
The UCLA Bruins (13-11) and Colorado Buffaloes (16-8) square off at Pauley Pavilion on February 15. Follow this article to get an in depth basketball analysis.
Colorado Analysis: Last game they lost big
In their last 4 games, the Colorado Buffaloes (16-8) have only triumphed once. To end a 2-game losing streak, they defeated Arizona State 82-70 last Thursday. A few days later, the Buffaloes were defeated at home by Arizona 99-79, sending them back to their previous losing ways.
Last Saturday, Colorado was a slight 1-point favorite, but the Buffaloes were unable to contain the Wildcats’ dynamic offense. Arizona had just 9 turnovers while shooting 52.9% from the field (10-for-22 from beyond the arc). Colorado had a concerning assist-to-turnover ratio of 12/16 and made 48.1% of its field goals, including 5 of 17 shots from beyond the arc. Junior guard KJ Simpson tops Colorado in scoring (19.4), assists (4.6), and rebounds (5.4) as he has scored 20 points or more in 3 of the last 4 games.
UCLA Analysis: On a 5-game winning run
In their last 8 games, the UCLA Bruins (13-11) have only suffered 1 loss. Their 5-game winning streak began on Saturday with their 61-60 triumph over California. Despite blowing a 14-point lead in the second half, the Bruins managed to overcome the Golden Bears. UCLA’s field goal percentage versus Cal was only 36.2%. The Bruins had a 7/7 assist-to-turnover ratio and shot 5-for-17 from downtown. UCLA’s junior guard Lazar Stefanovic finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds, while sophomore forward Adem Bona topped the team with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 blocks. They rank 175th in the country with 105.8 points per 100 possessions, but they give up 96.8 points (28th) in return. When it comes to points surrendered per game in conference play, the Bruins lead the Pac-12 (65.8).
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Colorado Buffaloes vs UCLA Bruins Game Information
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- Date: 02/15/2024
- Time: 09:00 PM ET
- Location: Pauley Pavilion.
- How to Watch Colorado vs UCLA: TNT
- Live Stream: Fubo.tv
