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Tar Heels in NBA: Harrison Barnes puts up career-highs with 36 points and eight 3-pointers in win

In Sacramento’s 124-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Harrison Barnes scored 36 points on eight 3-pointers, both career-highs. He also had nine rebounds, two assists and two steals. He became the first NBA player to score at least 35 points with no turnovers and no fouls in a season opener since turnovers were first tracked in the 1977–78 season. (Tar Heel Tribune) Michael Jordan, James Worthy make NBA’s 75th anniversary team
In no surprise to anybody, former UNC basketball greats Michael Jordan and James Worthy are on the NBA’s list of the best 75 players in.