UNC-Duke: Crunch-Time Execution

Posted Feb 10, 2017
Even in its close wins, North Carolina’s crunch-time execution (on both ends) has often left plenty to be desired. That was the case again on Thursday. Let’s recap it possession-by-possession, starting right after Nate Britt split a pair of free throws to give the Tar Heels a 71-70 lead with 6:50 remaining. UNC’s lineup was Berry-Britt-Jackson-Maye-Meeks. (The Secondary Break)

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