No Defensive Answer

Posted Jan 21, 2014
It took Virginia nearly 15 minutes to slow the tempo to Tony Bennett’s preferred pace on Monday night, even though North Carolina was unable to limit the Cavaliers' offensive efficiency for the full 40 minutes in its 76-61 loss. Virginia scored on 33 of its first 57 possessions, good for a staggering 1.316 points per possession. (Inside Carolina)

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