Not sure what this means, but what about this. CPA hit 7 threes in the first half against LA. Did it ever occur to you that LA's post offense and dribble pentration were the reason that Mason was in foul trouble. Also, LA's Dunn was called for faking a foul (technical). Most thought there was contact by Mason, which would have had him fouled out instead of Dunn. Then there was that multiple, simultaneous foul on LA, the one where CPA scored 7 in one trip. Later they won by 7.
Don't mistake these for excuses. After LA missed 13 free throws, I think CPA deserved to win the game. They are extremely good. I just don't think its fair to compare LA and Harpeth, but the numbers speak for themselves. CPA beat LA by 7 and Harpeth by 17. Does it mean that LA is better? NO, but to assume that Harpeth would've done better in a certain situation is merely speculation.