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[QUOTE="TitleTown, post: 2428116, member: 6568"]
IMHO the two biggest keys for UConn against UCLA are 3 pt shooting and staying out of foul trouble. Without Samuelson UConn really has only 1 proven 3 point shooter in Nurse. Will Dangerfield shoot the ball more like she did against Stanford/Cal or Maryland? Can Stevens and Collier step out and knock down a few 3s? UConn's offense opens up so much when teams are forced to extend their defense and guard against the 3. This allows the high/low, low block, and back cutting for easy layups to open up. If UConn is cold from the outside and UCLA is able to sag and take away the paint, it could be tough going for the Huskies.

The injuries to Samuelson and Camara also means that the main rotation is essentially 6 players. If one of the starters were to get into early foul trouble there is not much help(yet) to be had on the bench. Being on the road I don't expect any help from the officials and a couple of bad calls or dumb fouls could really change this game fast. UConn needs to play smart and can't give fouls away.

If UConn is able to do both of these I think they win by 15-20, if not it could be anyone's game.
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