UCLA men’s basketball needs more must-win mindset versus Oregon

LOS ANGELES — A mirror might as well be placed at midcourt when the UCLA and Oregon men’s basketball teams tip off Saturday. Through eight games, these two perennial contenders have fallen short in similar ways.
The Bruins and Ducks have dropped each of their crucial nonconference games. Both teams played in nail-biters to open their Big Ten schedule earlier this week. Both have dealt with injuries to their top players, preventing them from building chemistry between their returners