Tar Heels in NBA: Jackson scores 33, Pinson joins him in G League win; Little double-double

Posted Jan 18, 2022
In the G League, Justin Jackson continues to make the case that he instead belongs in the NBA. In the Texas Legends’ 117–94 win Monday over the Oklahoma City Blue, he scored 33 points, including 8 of 12 from 3-point range, with four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jackson is averaging 28.7 points in three games since rejoining the Legends. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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