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Game Day!
The Tigers play the Eagles in basketball! Let's keep score.
First half: Tigers score 12 points. Eagles score 9 points.
Who's winning at halftime? Tigers! 12 > 9. Lead: 12 - 9 = 3 points.
Second half: Tigers score 8 points. Eagles score 14 points.
Second-half winner? Eagles! 14 > 8.
Final scores:
Tigers: 12 + 8 = 20 points
Eagles: 9 + 14 = 23 points
Game winner: Eagles with 23! Even though Tigers led at halftime, Eagles came back! Margin: 23 - 20 = 3 points.
**Think About It:** The lead can change! You must add ALL the points to find the true winner.