I don't think missing half your free throws, including all of them when game is on the line, qualifies as gritty.
Certainly not. You wouldn't be wrong to point to our 16-31 performance from the line as a/the reason for the loss.
However, I think it was pretty gritty that we had a lead on a team that housed us in their building just a couple weeks ago with only a 7 man rotation (2 of those playing injured) - with no Mickle or Dartis. And then to have the game go 2OT so short-handed and having our current best player Kirk foul out. Only so much you can overcome with grit and determination.
Also gritty - we had 3 assists in the debacle in BG. Today? 24.
Also gritty - we were only out-rebounded 42-38 and actually won the rebounding battle until late in 2OT.
I didn't say it was "good". This team is certainly not that. However, it definitely qualifies as gritty.