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CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson had teetered on the edge of defeat most of the year, so when it finally occurred, the loss to Pittsburgh left the Tigers more puzzled than shocked.The Tigers perfectly planned structure, built on a foundation of last years dominance, showed cracks and instability since the season began. Too many turnovers, too few experienced defenders and some debatable coaching calls caught up to seemingly unflappable Clemson (9-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) in a 43-42 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday when Chris Blewitt nailed a 48-yard field goal with six seconds left.Clemson was among three of the top four College Football Playoff poll teams to lose undefeated seasons, sliding from No. 3 last week to No. 5 . And the first home loss since 2013 has left the Tigers questioning how quickly theyll rebound for a second consecutive national title run.We havent experienced any losses like that, especially at home, not in a long time, said Deshaun Watson, whose ACC-record 580-yard passing game will be overshadowed by his three interceptions, two near the end zone. Just have to keep our heads up, realize not everybodys perfect.Clemson captured college footballs attention last season with its dominant defense and unstoppable offense, led by Watsons knack for delivering the perfect pass. The Tigers rode that combo to a No. 1 ranking at 14-0, an ACC title and the national championship game, where Watson put on a dazzling show with 478 yards of offense and four touchdowns in a 45-40 loss to Alabama.Talk instantly began of a super offense, perhaps the games best ever, led by Watson and featuring proven playmakers like tailback Wayne Gallman and receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott.From the start, though, things were not the same. Clemson opened with underwhelming six-point wins over Auburn and Troy, and fans, analysts and even Watson wondering what was wrong.Clemson looked to gain momentum following a hard-fought, 42-36 win over then-No. 3 Louisville on Oct. 1 to start 4-0. The mistakes continued, though, and nearly cost the Tigers two weeks later against North Carolina State when kicker Kyle Bambard missed a potential game-winning, 33-yard field goal attempt at the end of regulation in a 24-17 overtime win .In that game, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney went for a fourth-and-one in OT -- a bold call because it worked -- with C.J. Fuller leaping ahead to keep the drive alive before Watsons winning 10-yard TD toss to Scott.That same, put-it-away attitude by Swinney cost the Tigers this time when Gallman was stopped on third- and fourth-and-one at the Pittsburgh 35 with a minute left. A punt into the end zone, at worst, wouldve left the Panthers 15 more yards to gain in the final 58 seconds.Instead, quarterback Nathan Peterman moved Pitt 34 yards into range for Blewitt, who kicked it straight through.We had been making those kinds of plays this year, Swinney said of failed runs.Clemsons mistakes are up from last year. Watson entered this year with 15 career interceptions and has 13 picks in 10 games this year. The Tigers have 21 turnovers this season after 27 in their 15 games a season ago.Two of Watsons interceptions came with Clemson deep in Pitt territory driving for scores. The last one by linebacker Saleem Brightwell came in the fourth quarter with the Tigers up 42-34 and in the red zone.Clemsons re-manned defense, which lost seven starters from last year, including six taken in the last NFL draft, was also gashed by the Panthers. The Tigers overachieved much of the year but allowed their most points and second most yards (464).Watson said its essential that Clemson regain its swagger and finish strong.At the end of the day, the attitude is still positive, he said.Clemsons championship goals, especially with losses by previously undefeated No. 4 Michigan and No. 7 Washington this weekend, remain intact, Watson said. The Tigers would clinch the ACC Atlantic by beating Wake Forest on Saturday. They close the season at home against rival South Carolina. Win the ACC title game and the Tigers, with all their flaws, likely head back to the playoffs.This team has the heart of a champion, and that will be revealed, Swinney said. I believe that adversity builds character and reveals it. I know what this team is made of, and well fight back, respond and move on.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Fake Rockies Jerseys .Y. - Rob Manfred was promoted Monday to Major League Baseballs chief operating officer, which may make him a candidate to succeed Bud Selig as commissioner. Bruce Ruffin Jersey . The home side created most of the chances but struggled to break down Braunschweigs resilient defence, resulting in the Bundesligas 1,000th scoreless draw. https://www.cheaprockiesjerseys.us/514t-jorge-de-la-rosa-jersey-rockies.html . 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Wall made one of two free throws a second later for a three-point lead, and Nicolas Batum and Walker both missed 3s that would have tied it.Walkers shot circled the rim before dropping out at the buzzer.In the third, Washington went from trailing by 10 points to leading 79-71 after Wall stripped the ball from Belinelli and fed Otto Porter for a fast-break layup. That capped a 23-5 burst for Washington, part of a 38-23 edge in the quarter.Washington entered the game at 9-14, fourth in the division behind Charlotte and 12th in the 15-team Eastern Conference. So far, eight of its 10 victories have come at home.Charlotte (14-12) is 0-3 to start a five-game road trip after losses at Cleveland on Saturday, then at Indiana on Monday.Batum led the Hornets on Wednesday with 20 points. He had game highs of 14 points and seven assistss in the first half, helping Charlotte lead 54-49.ddddddddddddTIP-INSHornets: Batum, who turned 28 on Wednesday, entered averaging 7.8 rebounds, No. 2 among NBA guards. He had five against Washington. ... G Ramon Sessions, who played the last two seasons for Washington, scored four points.Wizards: Wall drew a technical -- his sixth of the season -- for jawing with Belinelli after making a basket in the fourth quarter. ... Markieff Morris was a late scratch because of a sore left foot. Kelly Oubre Jr. started in his place and scored 15 points. ... Rookie F Danuel House missed his 10th game in a row with a broken right wrist. ... The Wizards wore their Stars and Stripes alternate jerseys as part of Military Appreciation Night honoring the Air Force.NO MAHINMIC Ian Mahinmi, Washingtons $64 million offseason signing, sat out for the 23rd time in 24 games this season with knee problems, and coach Scott Brooks said Mahinmi would be re-evaluated Friday. Right now, Mahinmi is out with a sore right knee. Obviously, we can use his skill set and his defensive toughness and what he brings to our team -- veteran experience, leadership -- but right now it has to be on hold, Brooks said. We just have to be patient. Wed love to have him out there, but were not going to put him out there in a situation that hes not ready. Its going to happen soon. I just dont know when.UP NEXTHornets: At the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.Wizards: Host the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.---Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich ' ' '