TORONTO - Ottawas first season back in the CFL ended with a 16th loss Friday night, leaving Redblacks coach Rick Campbell gritting his teeth but still seeing positives.Its tough, he said after a 23-5 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Argonauts. I dont like losing.I think theres the potential for a good football team sitting in that (locker) room. Were not a good football team yet, he added. Our effort and our attitudes not an issue. We just need to become a better football team that can make more plays to win football games.Despite their 2-16 record — Ottawa defeated Toronto 18-17 on July 17 and Winnipeg 42-20 on Oct. 3, both at home — the Redblacks often pushed back.They led at some point in 12 of the 18 games and 10 contests were not decided until the final three minutes.Campbell reckons the Redblacks could have won six or seven games had they been able to close the deal. But despite the record, he sees progress given there were just six players and no coaches when he got hired.So it was going to be a battle. But its been a fun battle. I wouldnt trade it for anything in the world, Campbell said. Im going to be a better coach after this season, just going through this whole experience. I truly feel fortunate to be part of this whole situation because theres going to be bright days ahead and theres a lot of reasons to like the Redblacks.On Friday, there were plenty of holes, however. The Ottawa tackling was abysmal and Argonaut receivers were allowed to operate in acres of space.The Redblacks offence was spotty.Ottawa managed just three first downs (to Torontos 16) and 53 yards net offence in the first half before finding a higher gear in the second half. Ten of Torontos 20 first-half points followed interceptions of Redblacks passes, with Henry Burris and backup Danny OBrien splitting quarterback duties.Ultimately the fourth quarter proved to be the Redblacks Achilles heel this season. They were outscored in the final quarter in 12 of the 18 games (Fridays fourth quarter was a 3-3 tie although Ottawa won the second half 5-3).Overall Ottawa was outscored 146-51 in the final quarter. The Redblacks did not score more than seven points in any fourth quarter this year while allowing 10 points or more eight times in the final 15 minutes.The third quarter wasnt much better. Ottawa managed just 53 points all seasons.The lack of late scoring explains why Ottawa was 0-11 when trailing at the half and 0-13 when trailing after three quarters.Ottawa didnt help itself, ranking worst in the league in giveaways and third worst in takeaways going into the season finale.Weve got to understand that a lot of the things that we did were all self-inflicted, said Burris, citing the need to be more consistent on offence. Campbell said the off-season challenge is to review the teams playbook, ensure the current players come back better versions of themselves and add more talent.I think we have a core group here ... we need to add to this young football team and have a few more guys that can make plays.Receiver Kahlil Paden showed his playmaking skills in the fourth quarter, hauling in an OBrien pass for a season-high 77 yards. While the Redblacks went 0-9 on the road, they were a hit at home with all nine crowds in excess of 24,000.I think we have a fantastic situation in Ottawa, with the fans, the facilities, the owners, said Campbell. Were a united front. We all believe in this thing. The losing is tough now but well continue to work at this thing and well become a better football team.Said Burris: The fans have been amazing. The patience that theyve shown, the support that theyve shown is unlike any other. Im just thankful to be a part of it. Its an honour.The Redblacks join the 1988 Ottawa Rough Riders and the 1997 Hamilton Tiger-Cats as teams that ended the season with 16 losses.It is what it is as far as this season (goes), said the 39-year-old Burris. 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PETERSBURG, Fla.CHICAGO - Normally, taking 35 shots to score 38 points is not a production level that any NBA coach would embrace.But no one in the Dallas Mavericks locker room had a problem with Monta Ellis line in the boxscore Tuesday night.His shooting numbers were a little unusual, but every time we needed a big shot or a big play, he made it, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.Ellis hit three free throws with 1.2 seconds left in the fourth quarter to tie it, then made his only 3-point shot of the game for a go-ahead basket in the second overtime that lifted the Mavericks past the Chicago Bulls 132-129.Ellis finished with 38 points, including his trio of free throws to make it 108-all. He was fouled by the Bulls Kirk Hinrich soon after crossing half-court, and kept the Mavs in the game.I saw out of the corner of my eye that he was about to do it, so I went into shooting mode, Ellis said. He ended up grabbing me and they called a foul.Because the Mavericks had no timeouts at the end of regulation, the Bulls wanted to foul intentionally — just not in that spot.That was my fault, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. I wasnt real clear on where we wanted the foul. With them having no timeouts, we wanted to foul in the backcourt. It gets real tricky when hes taking it to a scoring area and the guys facing you.Ellis, though, still had to make the free throws.One of the hardest things in basketball is to stand up there and make three consecutive free throws with basically the game on the line and little or no time left, Carlisle said. He stayed in his routine and just trusted it.Chicagos Derrick Rose banked in a 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to force double OT.Ellis 3 put the Mavericks up 130-129, and Chandler Parsons added two foul shots. Rose missed a 3-point try as time expired.Dirk Nowitzki added 22 despite shooting just 8 for 22 as Dallas won its fourth in row.Pau Gasol led the Bulls with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Jimmy Butler had 23 points, Mike Dunleavy 20 and Rose 18.The Bulls had won two in a row. They droppped to 2-4 at the United Center in their first home game since Nov.dddddddddddd15 following a seven-game road trip.Of course, we want to win at home, but were going to get things clicking, Rose said. Were not holding our heads down. Its just a learning experience.Ellis, who was 16 of 35 from the field and 5 for 5 from the free-throw line, was asked if it was fun to hoist that many shots.If you come out with the win, yes, he said.TIP-INSMavericks: One of the reasons for the fast start has been the play of Tyson Chandler, who was reacquired during the off-season from the New York Knicks. Chandler was averaging 11.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.He brings a lot of energy to the team, Carlisle said. 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After missing six games and parts of others with minor leg injuries, he now has completed three straight and the Bulls plan to play him Wednesday at Charlotte despite a season-high 36 1/2 minutes on Tuesday. Gasol (50 minutes) and Joakim Noah (36) also are expected to play after dealing with injuries recently.I dont see why not, Thibodeau said when asked about the trio. Well see how they feel tomorrow. ' ' '