Alvarado, Yellow Jackets jump to early lead to top UNC 96-83

North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, front, watches the ball while chasing a rebound with Georgia Tech forwards James Banks III (1) and Moses Wright (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Georgia Tech forward James Banks III (1) dunks next to North Carolina guard Brandon Robinson (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) shoots while Georgia Tech forwards James Banks III (1) and Moses Wright (5) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina coach Roy Williams reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Georgia Tech forward Khalid Moore, left, and North Carolina guard Jeremiah Francis (13) chase the ball while North Carolina guard Justin Pierce (32) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)