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the2bears · 02-28-2019, 05:27 PM

I've always equated "playing not to lose" as meaning the team is playing too passive, sitting back with a lead. Usually the term is used in a negative way, implying that the team playing that way will get caught flat and give up the lead.

02-28-2019, 05:27 PM	#7
the2bears Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Bay Area Exp:	I've always equated "playing not to lose" as meaning the team is playing too passive, sitting back with a lead. Usually the term is used in a negative way, implying that the team playing that way will get caught flat and give up the lead.