Tar Heels in NBA: Cam Johnson’s hot shooting, defense lead Suns to win; Harrison Barnes scores 16

Posted Nov 2, 2022
Cameron Johnson led Phoenix to a 116-107 victory Tuesday over Minnesota. The 6-8 Johnson, in his fourth NBA season but first as a starter, also took on the challenge of guarding 7-0 Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. Harrison Barnes just missed a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds in Sacramento’s 115-108 Monday win at Charlotte. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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