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North Carolina blew a 19-point second-half lead and fell 82-78 in overtime to VCU in the NCAA Tournament, ending the Tar Heels’ season. Henri Veesaar led UNC with 26 points and 10 rebounds, but UNC went 0-for-6 in the overtime period and struggled after halftime as VCU rallied and sealed the win with late free throws following a key sequence.
Nikola Jokic confronted Lu Dort after Dort tripped him in the backcourt, sparking a heated exchange that led to Dort’s ejection and Jokic (along with Thunder’s Jaylin Williams) earning technicals as Denver fell 127-121 in overtime to Oklahoma City. Jokic, who battled a sore wrist and shot poorly, finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 14 assists, while Jamal Murray led Denver with 39. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned from injury to pour in 36 for OKC before being pulled after regulation, highlighting a physical, rivalry-feeling night that ended in an OT thriller.
In Milan, Italy, the United States beat Sweden in overtime behind Quinn Hughes' winner to reach the Olympic semifinals, while Canada defeated Czechia in OT to advance to the semifinals as well.
Edmonton erased a 3-0 deficit and stunned San Jose 4-3 in overtime, with Zach Hyman scoring 1:06 into OT after Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and Connor McDavid added a goal and an assist. Draisaitl sparked the rally with a 3rd‑period goal, while Evan Bouchard tied it late in regulation. San Jose built the early lead on goals from Michael Misa, Adam Gaudette and Collin Graf; Connor Ingram stopped 17 shots for the Oilers and Yaroslav Askarov made 28 saves for the Sharks.
The Chicago Bears staged an incredible comeback to beat the Green Bay Packers 22-16 in overtime, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the final minutes of regulation, with Caleb Williams throwing a game-winning 46-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore. The victory improves the Bears' playoff prospects and extends their recent winning streak.