Going up 1-0 is a big deal no matter the circumstance.

Source: https://milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets-los-angeles-lakers-game-1-recap-nikola-jokic-jamal-murray-lebron-james-anthony-davis-nba-playoffs/

“Going up against him in practice isn’t fun, I’m not gonna lie,” UVA guard Isaac McKneely said, after his 22-point outing in Saturday’s win.

Source: https://augustafreepress.com/news/reece-beekman-made-two-20-point-a-game-scorers-look-silly-this-week/

Going up against the No.1 golfer in the world Rory Mcllroy, Clark entered the stage as an underdog.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/06/wyndham-clark-outlasts-rory-mcllroy-to-capture-us-open-victory/

However he warned: "Going up to a town play park will be really important for Duloch because of the catchment and the population there, but you are looking at £200,000 and at the minute there are no funds.

Source: https://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/23498839.dunfermline-16-play-parks-improved---funding-can-found/?ref=rss