Tim Duncan's standout performance in 1996 ACC Championship
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Tim Duncan contributed significantly to Wake Forest’s victory in the 1996 ACC Tournament Championship against Georgia Tech. The Demon Deacons built an 18-point lead, but Georgia Tech fought back to narrow the deficit. Despite missing crucial free throws late in the game, Duncan's performance helped secure the win, finishing with 27 points and a record 22 rebounds. This marked Wake Forest’s second consecutive ACC title, as they hung on despite late-game pressure from Georgia Tech, whose rally fell short in the final moments.
- •Tim Duncan scores 27 points and grabs 22 rebounds in the final.
- •Wake Forest leads by 18 points before Georgia Tech rallies.
- •Duncan misses two critical free throws late in the game.
- •Jerry Braswell hits key free throws to help maintain the lead.
- •Wake Forest secures its second straight ACC championship.
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — YouTube Gold: The 1996 ACC Tournament Championship, Featuring Wake Forest Great Tim Duncan
"In 1996, Wake Forest’s Tim Duncan had one of the great ACC Tournament performances of all time.
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