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Terrence Jones scores 26 points in place of Anthony Davis

Terrence Jones, who started in place of Davis at power forward, scored 26 points on 9-of-20 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds.

Terrence Jones -  (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

– (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

coach Alvin Gentry and his players were faced with an insurmountable challenge on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic. They tried to get a road win without having to help.

Davis, who is the 's third-leading scorer with a 30.5 average, was unable to play because of a bruised right quad that flared up several hours before the game.

Without him, the Pelicans gave a hard fought effort but lost to the Magic 89-82 despite a 26-point effort from Terrence Jones, who started in place of Davis at power forward.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On March 19, 1966, Pat Riley joined the 1,000-point club.  He did it in 54 games.

 

On March 19, 1966, in one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, top-ranked UK, featuring “Rupp’s Runts,” loses in the NCAA Championship game, 72-65, to Texas Western.

 

On March 19, 1989, in the wake of an NCAA investigation, Eddie Sutton resigns as UK basketball coach.

 

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