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Gallery: Syracuse takes on California in semifinals of 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden

By Sam Maller
Syracuse's B.J. Johnson pulls down a rebound in warmups prior to the game.
Syracuse's B.J. Johnson pulls down a rebound in warmups prior to the game. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse center Rakeem Christmas hangs on the rim after throwing down an alley-oop dunk on Syracuse's first possession.
Syracuse center Rakeem Christmas hangs on the rim after throwing down an alley-oop dunk on Syracuse's first possession. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Christmas shows some frustration during the first half. The forward picked up two fouls in the frame and a third early in the second.
Christmas shows some frustration during the first half. The forward picked up two fouls in the frame and a third early in the second. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
SU freshman Chris McCullough skies up to block a shot in the first half.
SU freshman Chris McCullough skies up to block a shot in the first half. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Syracuse forward Michael Gbinije finishes a dunk in transition.
Syracuse forward Michael Gbinije finishes a dunk in transition. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
SU shooting guard Trevor Cooney gets fired up as he jogs back on defense after making a 3-pointer from the corner.
SU shooting guard Trevor Cooney gets fired up as he jogs back on defense after making a 3-pointer from the corner. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Orange assistant coach Mike Hopkins (right) and Christmas (left) yell from the bench.
Orange assistant coach Mike Hopkins (right) and Christmas (left) yell from the bench. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Point guard Kaleb Joseph rises up for a layup as California's David Kravish (left) and Jordan Mathews (right) look on.
Point guard Kaleb Joseph rises up for a layup as California's David Kravish (left) and Jordan Mathews (right) look on. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Jim Boeheim instructs him team during Thursday's loss to the Golden Bears.
Jim Boeheim instructs him team during Thursday's loss to the Golden Bears. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Boeheim motions toward the court. After the game, he said his team had a long way to go.
Boeheim motions toward the court. After the game, he said his team had a long way to go. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
McCullough takes the ball to the basket against a Cal defender on Thursday night.
McCullough takes the ball to the basket against a Cal defender on Thursday night. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Johnson drives right against a Golden Bears' defender. The sophomore finished with seven rebounds, but no points and no assists.
Johnson drives right against a Golden Bears' defender. The sophomore finished with seven rebounds, but no points and no assists. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Assistant coach Gerry McNamara, shooting guard Trevor Cooney and manager Peter Corasaniti look on during the Orange's loss on Thursday night at MSG.
Assistant coach Gerry McNamara, shooting guard Trevor Cooney and manager Peter Corasaniti look on during the Orange's loss on Thursday night at MSG. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Joseph rises up for a jumper over Kravish during the second half.
Joseph rises up for a jumper over Kravish during the second half. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Christmas and Cooney converge in the zone. The Bears were able to find holes, though, as they shot 8-of-19 from 3.
Christmas and Cooney converge in the zone. The Bears were able to find holes, though, as they shot 8-of-19 from 3. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Joseph stares blankly while sitting on the bench in the second half. His 13-point effort wasn't enough for SU.
Joseph stares blankly while sitting on the bench in the second half. His 13-point effort wasn't enough for SU. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
McCullough goes up for a block. He led Syracuse with four of those on Thursday night.
McCullough goes up for a block. He led Syracuse with four of those on Thursday night. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Joseph committed three turnovers against Cal. The Orange had 12 in total.
Joseph committed three turnovers against Cal. The Orange had 12 in total. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Cooney looks to create room. He finished just 3-of-10 from the field.
Cooney looks to create room. He finished just 3-of-10 from the field. Sam Maller | Staff Photographer
Published on November 20, 2014 at 10:44 pm

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