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Juwan Howard's winning move may have saved Michigan basketball — for now

A college basketball game is like a chess match. Two coaches on opposing sidelines spend hours making different play-calls and substitutions, all in search of the right move that gives their team the advantage.

In Thursday night's 84-78 double overtime victory over Purdue, Michigan basketball's winning move came with 9:13 left in the second half.

Substitution OUT: U-M No. 23 Johns Jr., Brandon.

Substitution IN: U-M No. 55 Brooks, Eli.

With his team trailing to Purdue at Crisler Center, 46-44, and in need of better offense, coach Juwan Howard chose to go small.