Tar Heels in NBA: Cam Johnson’s dunk ignites key run in Suns win

Posted Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Johnson came up with a big dunk in the final two minutes to ignite an 8-0 run in the Phoenix Suns’ 112-97 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Phoenix takes a 3-2 lead in their first-round series heading to New Orleans on Thursday. Coby White, Tony Bradley and the Chicago Bulls try to stay alive Wednesday in their series with the Milwaukee Bucks. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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