End-of-Regulation Execution, and Meeks’s Big OT

Posted Jan 4, 2017
Despite being a huge road win against a Tournament-caliber opponent, the Tar Heels’ late-game execution left a lot to be desired. After taking a 75-67 lead with 5:16 left in regulation (when Joel Berry blew by Donte Grantham to create an easy lay-up for Kennedy Meeks with 3 seconds on the shot clock), UNC would only score two points on its final 10 possessions. (The Secondary Break)

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