Updated throughout the day with quick takes from staff.
by Brian Floyd • Feb 8, 2012 11:27 PM EST
Austin Rivers had himself one heck of a game at the Dean Dome, scoring 29 points in a one-point Duke win. It was the last three points, though, that will be replayed over and over again, and rightfully so. It was only a game-winning buzzer beater over a seven-footer that failed to close out.
But there was more to this story. There was the big lead North Carolina built in the second half; the absolute collapse over the last two minutes of the game; And Tyler Zeller's odd own-bucket, in which he tipped a Duke shot that had no chance of even hitting rim into his own basket. Oh and the ending.
Zeller had a chance to give UNC a three-point lead just moments after his own-basket, but couldn't convert his second of two free throws. Rivers brought the ball into the front court, dinked around for a bit without doing much at all, then buried a three as the horn sounded.
Via BIAHTroyMachir
And there's your ridiculous moment of the week.
0 comments
Next Post: Best Of The SB Nation Network: February 8, 2012
Previous Post: VIDEO: Jeremy Lin Crosses Up John Wall, Dunks, Loses Bandage
Read More: Tyler Zeller (F - North Carolina), Austin Rivers (G - Duke)
Brian Floyd:
VIDEO: Austin Rivers' Buzzer Beater Finishes Off UNC
Feb 8
The 5 biggest sports stories, hand-picked for your inbox. Show more info?
We’ve developed a unique newsletter that delivers the five most interesting sports stories fans are talking about, direct to your email three times a week. Each email is curated by an SB Nation editor who follows sports the way you do: as a fan. One email three times a week, with stories worth your time.
You can unsubscribe at anytime, and we'll never use your address for evil. Not interested? Make this bar go away forever. You can always sign up later.






