Tar Heels in NBA: Cole Anthony scores 23; Justin Jackson nets 35 in G League

Posted Dec 12, 2021
Cole Anthony had another big night Saturday and Justin Jackson broke loose for 35 points in the G League. Anthony scored a game-high 23 points and tied the game on a 3-pointer with 23 seconds left. Jackson scored 35 in his Texas Legends’ 116-105 victory over the Austin Spurs and is fourth in the league in scoring average at 23 points per game. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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