Tim Duncan's Clinic Ends in Heartbreaker | College Basketball News

In a heart-pounding 1996 ACC Tournament final, Wake Forest faced off against powerhouse Georgia Tech, led by Stephon Marbury. Down by 11 with just over two minutes left, Georgia Tech surged on a 10-point run to tie the game. Tim Duncan delivered a legendary performance with 27 points, 22 rebounds, and six assists — but his missed free throws in the closing seconds set up chaos. Marbury’s late-game miss and Wake’s own missed free throws gave Georgia Tech one last chance: a half-court heave by Drew Barry that fell short. Wake Forest held on for their second straight ACC title in a nail-biting, unforgettable finish. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b62c0cfc16f975fb