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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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Golden State used all 11 of its active players by the early second quarter in a matchup that was truly a game of runs.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
The Gophers punched a ticket to their Thanksgiving tournament title game with a win Monday, and with it, earned a matchup with a tournament team from a year ago.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Tuesday’s game will be the third NBA Cup Group Play matchup for both teams, with the Lakers and Clippers both holding a 2-0 record in tournament games so far.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
This coincidentally was the final game played between the teams prior to Monday’s matchup in Vegas.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
The Gophers punched a ticket to their Thanksgiving tournament title game with a win Monday, and with it, earned a matchup with a tournament team from a year ago.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025
Tuesday’s game will be the third NBA Cup Group Play matchup for both teams, with the Lakers and Clippers both holding a 2-0 record in tournament games so far.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
This coincidentally was the final game played between the teams prior to Monday’s matchup in Vegas.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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