Lost to Rookies?

I thought our game was 10:30 but it started at 9.

I was late. 

I arrived at the end of first half and the score was 6-21 in favor of the rookies.  I was confident that we can chase the lead down.  I started the 2nd half.  I saw my team mates' shots missing badly.

The thing is I tried to keep calm and patient just like what I learned from AJ.  I played a passer and a defender.  The game turned into our side.  

The lead came down to 4.  Until I turned the ball over and the opponent successfully made a 3 point shot.

I was leading the team to victory but I felt like that one wrong move turned it all out.

It's not too late, there's still plenty of time but my team mates' shots was missing again.  I cannot drive to the hoop for an easy score because the team we're against are taller than me.  

I didn't feel like I did my best because I hesitated a lot.  I wasn't comfortable with my dribbling skills that time.  I turned the ball over twice.  My defense wasn't that solid.

Then I was tired 5 mins left on the clock.  I sitted on the bench and watch them play.  I was disappointed with my turnovers because I let my team mates down.  We lost.

Everyone was sad but I still have a smile on my face making them feel like I'm confident that we will win the next games.

AJ, who was very disappointed, told me that my game had improved a lot and that if I were in the court in the first quarter there's no chance the opponent will lead.  That compliment was one of the best because I know AJ never compliment people just for the sake of making them feel good. 

Now, that's a booster for me.  

Next game, more confidence.

Nobody can steal the ball away from me.  I am fast and accurate.  I am a tight defender.

I wont have any turnover again.

I think 2 steps ahead.

I will win.