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UNC Basketball: Wayne Ellington scorches Heat with seven three-pointers

Jan 18, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington (8) attempts a three point shot over Miami Heat forward Maurice Harkless (8) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Former UNC basketball sharpshooter Wayne Ellington scores season-high 24 points in losing effort against Miami Heat.

Wayne Ellington got his second consecutive start for the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, and his fourth over the past six games. He also logged a season-high 28 minutes against the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, and put together his best performance of the 2020-21 season to date, despite seeing his team fall by a final score of 113-107 in South Beach.