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Takeaways from Michigan’s win against Buffalo

The 2021-22 Michigan Wolverines’ men’s basketball team looked good in their 12-point victory against Buffalo in the season opener Wednesday.

There’s a lot to like about this basketball team, who won against a squad far from a cupcake; the Bulls are projected to win the MAC and make the NCAA Tournament.

After re-watching the game, here are some takeaways from the win.

Hunter Dickinson is going to be a problem for so many teams

Thanks to Buffalo rebounding well and Michigan hitting a dry spell on offense, Buffalo climbed back into this game, cutting Michigan’s lead to five with seven minutes left and turning a blowout into a two-possession game.