Second half offensive efficiency gives Auburn edge over Kentucky

(Photo courtesy of UK Athletics)Kentucky has one of the best offenses in college basketball. The Wildcats are a legitimate top-five unit, and the group performed well enough to beat a top-10 defense on the road.

Yet, the defense did not do their part.

In the 80-71 victory over No. 12 Kentucky, Bruce Pearl’s No. 2 Auburn squad sliced up Kentucky on the offensive end using a heavy dose of pick-and-roll to score 51 points after halftime in the major victory on the Plains.

To provide a quick reaction, KSR is digging into the box score to show the stats that made the difference as Kentucky is now 1-5 in their last six games at Auburn Arena.

Two-point efficiency bludgeons Kentucky

For the game, Auburn…