Carolina's 83-60 win over Boston College unfolded largely as expected. The Heels were much more talented and simply better than the Eagles, who started 5 freshmen.
The Heels predictably started slow then went on a run to take a comfortable lead at half time. Also predictably, the Heels got a bit bored after taking a 20-point lead in the second half. BC was able to cut the lead to 9 at one point before the Heels woke up. Once Carolina did, the Heels went on another run to close the game out with a 23-point win.
There was some news in today's win. The most significant item - also predictable - was Harrison Barnes' continued excellent play. Barnes appears to be peaking at the perfect time of season, much like he did last year. Against BC he hit shots from all over the floor - driving, taking 3s, a few one-dribble jumpers, the entire repertoire - and was very aggressive. He had 4 steals, too, and looked like a player of the year candidate.
It wasn't all Barnes, though. I thought the Heels' defense was pretty good for most of the game. Zeller had 20 points and held on to the ball, P.J. Hairston was 2 for 5 on three pointers, and Marshall once again had more than 10 assists.
Speaking of 2009, a huge night for 3 members of that team tonight in the NBA. Ty Lawson squared off with Danny Green tonight as the Nuggets took on the Spurs. San Antonio won 121 to 117 behind Green's 24 points. With Manu Ginobili out with broken hand Green is finally getting significant playing time in the League.
Lawson did his part for Denver, finishing with 20 and 10 assists.
And Tyler Hansbrough finished with 15 and 7 off the bench, in 28 minutes, for Indiana in their win over the Charlotte Bobcats. Psycho T has been in double figures every game this season for the 6 and 2 Pacers.
GO HEELS!
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