Photos: Georgia Tech, Georgia take rivalry to basketball court

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Photos: Georgia Tech, Georgia take rivalry to basketball court

Georgia Tech hosted Georgia in the annual rivalry game at McCamish Pavilion.

Bulldogs get the win in Atlanta: Georgia forward Nicolas Claxton slams on the Jackets in the second half of Saturday's matchup at McCamish Pavilion. The Bulldogs prevailed 70-59 in the latest game between the rivals. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech vs. UGA in hoops: Jackets forward Moses Wright (5) loses the ball as Bulldogs forward Nicolas Claxton (33) defends in the first half of Saturday's matchup at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech forward Abdoulaye Gueye (34) shoots over Georgia forward Connor O'Neill (24) in the first half at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Saturday, December 22, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Georgia head coach Tom Crean shouts instructions in the first half at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Saturday, December 22, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Georgia guard Jordan Harris (2) goes in for a lay-up in the second half at Saturday's 70-59 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia guard William Jackson II (0) prepares to catch a pass in the second half of the Bulldogs' 70-59 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia forward Derek Ogbeide (34) goes for a loose ball in the second half of Saturday's 70-59 victory over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia forward Amanze Ngumezi (25) goes up for the shot in the second half of Saturday's 70-59 victory over Georgia Tech in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia guard William Jackson II (0) drives against Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado (10) in the second half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia forward Derek Ogbeide (34) reacts as he falls on the floor in the second half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech forward Khalid Moore (12) goes up for the shot past Georgia forward E'Torrion Wilridge (13) in the first half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) goes to the loose ball in the first half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Teshaun Hightower (1) drives against Georgia Tech guard Michael Devoe (0) in the second half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech cheerleading team members perform in the second half of Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado walks off the court following Saturday's game. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

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Bulldogs get the win in Atlanta: Georgia forward Nicolas Claxton slams on the Jackets in the second half of Saturday's matchup at McCamish Pavilion. The Bulldogs prevailed 70-59 in the latest game between the rivals. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

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