After playing a poor first half, the United States changed from the 3-5-2 formation it had started the game in.

Johnson started fairly well but had a poor second half.

It was a very poor half all the way around.

Hughes said he never lost confidence, despite his poor first half.

A poor first half and an off night from its star guard were not enough to derail the No. 1 team in the country.

City had a poor first half and were 1-0 down going into the break.

This pattern of good starts followed by a poor second half would be repeated over the next three seasons.

Although they led the league at Christmas, the team ended up missing out on promotion after a poor second half of the season.

After shooting 25 percent in his previous three games and playing through a poor first half, Bell finished with 26 points.

But even an expansion team like the Heat would have a difficult time playing a poorer first half.