Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes scores 21 in loss; Magic falls at Houston in Anthony’s first career start

Posted Jan 9, 2021
It was a night of frustrating losses for UNC basketball alums on Friday. Harrison Barnes scored 21 points in a 144-123 home loss to the Toronto Raptors. Barnes tied his season-high with eight assists. Cole Anthony made his first career start for the Orlando Magic and finished with 15 points, three assists, and two turnovers in a 132-90 loss at Houston. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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