Montana Makes Up Imaginary Game After UCLA Matchup Canceled

Montana made the best of a bad situation.

Montana made the best of a bad situation after its game at UCLA on Wednesday night was canceled due to the California wildfires.

It was the smart decision with practices being canceled for the school's sports teams and classes were optional.

And while a game didn't actually occur, that didn't stop the school from wondering "what if?"

Read on for a hilarious and very entertaining game that sadly didn't occur.

We didn't have a game last night. But what if we did? 🤔

We were expecting to play No. 23 UCLA, so what would our Twitter updates have looked like if we DID play the Bruins?

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

The following tweets are to provide a little Twitter fun.

We are in no way making light of the serious dangers affecting the Los Angeles area and community.

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Closing in on tipoff at the famed Pauley Pavilion. The late-arriving crowd is still dealing with typical L.A. traffic. pic.twitter.com/57FgmaXD0D

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

We’ll use the same starting lineup* as our previous eight games. Montana vs. No. 23 UCLA is coming up next!

*There is not an actual game being played pic.twitter.com/yXpkgb9WeI

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

#GrizHoops is off to a terrific start.* Montana leads 9-2 behind five points from Ahmaad Rorie and four down low from Jamar Akoh!

*No we’re not because there is not an actual game being played

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Michael Oguine picks up a steal and takes it coast to coast. Montana leads UCLA 17-8* early at Pauley Pavilion!

*Unfortunately, there is no game actually being played

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

UCLA, which ranks 27th nationally for scoring offense, is finding its groove.* The Bruins are within three of Montana, 24-21.

*We had to make a fake game somewhat realistic, right?

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

At the half, #GrizHoops leads UCLA, 38-37. Ahmaad Rorie leads Montana with 11 points. The Grizzlies are shooting 48% from the floor.*

*None of this is true because there is not a game being played. pic.twitter.com/C6UJGek2Jf

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Get ready for an exciting 2nd half of basketball between Montana and UCLA! We’re expecting some crazy things to happen!*

*The nice thing about a fake game is you can make up whatever you want

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Coming out of the locker room, @CoachDeCuire chatted on air with @tedjrobinson* of the @Pac12Network.**

*No he didn’t
**The Pac-12 Network is no longer broadcasting this game because it’s not actually happening pic.twitter.com/BM1gWCrops

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

UCLA starts the second half strong to take its first lead of the game.* Montana is looking to slow down the sharp-shooting Bruins.

*Fake news

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Jamar Akoh, who already has nine boards and three blocked shots, is whistled for his third foul. Coach DeCuire calls timeout to politely chat with the officials. pic.twitter.com/WMI9OmRRYN

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Live look at @ARozayy14 right now.* The junior is up to 17 points after that HUGE slam! 🔥🔥🔥 #SCTop10 @ESPN @ScortsCenter @br_CBB

*Sources cannot confirm that this is actually Ahmaad Rorie pic.twitter.com/Kid7xpdxBE

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

CONFIRMED: It IS Ahmaad Rorie! Montana leads by two, 54-52!

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Oh my! @fabkrslovic with the SWAT! @_fahlip_ picks up the loose ball and throws it the length of the court to Moorehead… @bobbyisabeast for THREE!!!*

*If we still have to put a disclaimer you clearly haven’t been following along pic.twitter.com/A28gS3Cd3l

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Per the request of @ShaunRainey, now entering the game is a bulked-up, Blake Griffin-esque @CoachCCobb! pic.twitter.com/cB9JTB571Y

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Montana forces its 19th turnover of the game.* #GrizHoops ranks 13th nationally with 18.6 turnovers forced per game.**

*Not true
**Actually true pic.twitter.com/s5aCDHWjMy

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Playing in his hometown, @youngmike_1 is up to 20 points! Chants of OH-GEE-NAY can be heard inside Pauley Pavilion!*

*We can confirm that Oguine is from L.A. We cannot confirm the whereabouts of the gentleman in this image pic.twitter.com/568SKYVUPW

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

We’ve got a good one coming down to the wire! Montana leads No. 23 UCLA, 76-72, with 2:26 to play!* #GrizHoops

*This is when we’d generally tell you to turn your TVs to the Pac-12 Network pic.twitter.com/nbJ5k5tBJ0

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

STATEMENT VICTORY!* Montana earns a signature win over No. 23 UCLA! #GrizHoops

*This game did not actually happen, but it is how we envisioned it if the game was played as scheduled. pic.twitter.com/uPKOz8iz9K

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

Thanks for following along. Sorry to whoever we confused.

Onto prep for Georgia State, Saturday at noon on ESPN3!

— Montana Griz Basketball (@MontanaGrizBB) December 7, 2017

What a win! We would have loved to see this actually play out.