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And while I don't think anyone believes the kid wanted to hurt Oscar, there is no doubt that Colorado's entire team was frustrated at that point in the game, losing by double-digits at home to the Cardinal.  When you play with extra aggression - especially when born of frustration - bad, injurious  things can happen, even if you may not intend the specific result that occurred.  And again, I don't think anyone is suggesting that Battey wanted to turn out Da Silva's lights with a head pound into the floor.  

I see two players playing hard. The player on defense doesn't give up a free bucket: he's trying to square up and take a charge, with his arms up to block a shot. The player on offense is determined to get to the hoop, going for the layup and then trying to keep the ball in bounds when it comes loose.

This is pure speculation, but if I had to guess what Haase said in that mixed-team huddle, it would be "keep playing hard, don't anyone back off."

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And while I don't think anyone believes the kid wanted to hurt Oscar, there is no doubt that Colorado's entire team was frustrated at that point in the game, losing by double-digits at home to the Cardinal.  When you play with extra aggression - especially when born of frustration - bad, injurious  things can happen, even if you may not intend the specific result that occurred.  And again, I don't think anyone is suggesting that Battey wanted to turn out Da Silva's lights with a head pound into the floor.  

I see two players playing hard. The player on defense doesn't give up a free bucket: he's trying to square up and take a charge, with his arms up to block a shot. The player on offense is determined to get to the hoop, going for the layup and then trying to keep the ball in bounds when it comes loose.

This is pure speculation, but if I had to guess what Haase said in that mixed-team huddle, it would be "keep playing hard, don't anyone back off."