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Alabama finds way to win against Winthrop, even with missing pieces

Every time Avery Johnson seems to have the University of Alabama jigsaw puzzle solved, an invisible hand seems to reach down and snatch away a piece.

Alabama Guard Brandon Austin (23) drives inside for a basket against Winthrop in the first half of the men's basketball game Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015 at Coleman Coliseum. Photo / Daniel Melograna

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On Wednesday night, Johnson corrected the problem by using the paint.

The Crimson Tide, short-handed but still larger than the visiting Winthrop Eagles, used that size and a strong second half from guards Retin Obasohan and Justin Coleman to take a 72-60 win at Coleman Coliseum.