Tar Heels in the pros: Justin Jackson scores 37, 7 3-pointers; Cam Johnson scores 3,000th point

Posted Jan 18, 2024
Justin Jackson and Theo Pinson have the Texas Legends playing well in the G League after putting up huge numbers again on Wednesday. In the Legends’ 129–117 victory over Sioux Falls, Jackson had his best game of the season with 37 points, seven 3-pointers, five assists and a block. In the NBA, Cameron Johnson eclipsed 3,000 career points. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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