Tar Heels in NBA: Coby White helps Bulls advance; four other UNC alums open playoffs Saturday

Posted Apr 13, 2023
Coby White scored all nine of his points in the second quarter as the Chicago Bulls became the first No. 10 seed to win a play-in tournament game, rallying from a 19-point deficit to win 109-105 Wednesday at No. 9-seed Toronto. Chicago advanced to play at Miami on Friday. The other four UNC alums in the postseason play their playoff openers Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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