MOTM: Duke vs. Gonzaga (Mar 29, 2015)

[JBDuke]

Who was Man of the Match in today's Final Four win over Gonzaga?

[turnandburn55]

Agreed... it felt early in the game that he was going to play the same role Andre Dawkins did in the Elite Eight in 2010... and he kept it up.

[Karl Beem]

Now that's a poll!

[weezie]

JUSTISE on the gimpy ankle! Sick nasty boards!

[stillcrazie]

I voted for Matt (like I had a choice!), but Justise was a revelation, as he has been throughout the tourney, and our guards were sensational on both ends of the court.

[brevity]

Sorry to break the unanimity again, but I owed Justise Winslow for accidentally not picking him last time.

Now I owe Matt Jones. I'll pay him back when Duke beats Michigan State.

[NYBri]

Is Fickin' a family name?

[pamtar]

Matt Stones! (Sorry Tyus, he earned it tonight.)

[pfrduke]

So I'm casting my vote for Quinn. Not a vintage offensive game, but his defense on Pangos was SUPERB, and one of the main reasons why the Bulldogs, a good offensive team, was not able to get anything going on offense for most of the game.

[plimnko]

i'm going with THE WHOLE FREAKIN' TEAM!!!

[Indoor66]

Matt made it happen when it was darkest.

[FerryFor50]

Matt was the spark on offense. Justise, Quinn and Tyus all played important minutes. Okafor was quiet on offense, but was great on defense.

[OZ]

Not taking anything away from Matt... but sometimes we just take it for granted... this "W" was orchestrated by Coach K. I know it has been said a million times...but the man can just flat out coach!

[Saratoga2]

Matt played his best game ever at Duke and should be recognized for it. This was really a team win and you can point to Justise, Quinn,Tyus, Jahlil and even Amile as having fine games. This was one of those team wins.

[Bob Green]

Tyus Jones with six assist and ZERO turnovers! These polls where all the players who played are not listed are a joke. Get real...

[wsb3]

I can't in all good conscious pick one player. To finish the game on a 13-1 run..& when the Zags guy missed that wide open uncontested shot that would have tied it 53 all..We just took it. What a defensive effort.

I am beyond thrilled for Quin & that moment at the end with Coach K and him. Wow..

[gurufrisbee]

I think I might have voted for Matt anyways, but Justise, Tyus, and Cook all are worthy choices today.

[OldPhiKap]

So I'm casting my vote for Quinn. Not a vintage offensive game, but his defense on Pangos was SUPERB, and one of the main reasons why the Bulldogs, a good offensive team, was not able to get anything going on offense for most of the game.

Not going to vote against Matt, because he deserves it. But this is Quinn's team. His leadership, and sick defense all tournament, is why we are moving on.

[1999ballboy]

Matt has a straight-up ugly shooting stroke, but by God when it works, it works wonders and I can't be mad at him for it. And his knack for hitting clutch 3s in particular reminds me of Thornton.

[MCFinARL]

Matty ice!

But I have to agree with others here--much to be very impressed with tonight, from just about everybody.

[flyingdutchdevil]

Matt Jones kept us in the game, but it was Winslow who pulled Duke away from Gonzaga. He gets my MOTM.

Winslow's F-You mode is a thing of beauty. It's so nasty. Still don't know how we got that rebound over two players 6'10" and above.

[FerryFor50]

Matt Jones kept us in the game, but it was Winslow who pulled Duke away from Gonzaga. He gets my MOTM.

Winslow's F-You mode is a thing of beauty. It's so nasty. Still don't know how we got that rebound over two players 6'10" and above.

He was simultaneously jumping and boxing out. It was awesome.

[Duvall]

Step 1: Print out all Matt Jones-bashing posts available.
Step 2: Shred said printouts.
Step 3: Dump the shreds on the floor.
Step 4: Make snow angels.

[DukieInBrasil]

first time all year that i've voted for Matt Jones. Duke would not have won that game without his shooting. Game ball.

[NSDukeFan]

Sorry I had to go with Justise. It's not fair how awesome he is.

[JNort]

Went with Q Cookies for his DEFENSE! Once again eliminated the other teams best guard.

[Edouble]

This would have been a great poll to have choices.

You could easily make a case for Matt, Justise, Quinn, or Tyus.

The Matt only choice seems reactionary to last game's poll which should have probably been a Justise-only poll.

This game was not so clear cut.

[wavedukefan70s]

Everybody did their part. I can only get down to two guys. Justice and Matt. With cooks D being a strong third. I figured ahead of time oak. Would be limited by double teams and the shear mass that the Gonzaga would throw at him. Kids a warrior. T. J. Got smacked around a bit To. Especially on switching. I'm dang proud of the team in general.

[captmojo]

It's Matt.
Not just because of his offense.
The threes were great to see. Some nice D and some very timely board work very welcome.
The steal and run out at the end were icing on this cake. :D

[elvis14]

I'm glad that the poll didn't list the whole team. The MOTM was Matt. That doesn't mean others didn't have great games (lots of great contributions) but these polls are for the MOTM, not the Man who had a nice game and contributed. Great game by Matt (and Justise and Tyus and Quinn....). There are times (not today) where I wish the poll would include 2 additional options: Coach K, Team

[JNort]

I'm glad that the poll didn't list the whole team. The MOTM was Matt. That doesn't mean others didn't have great games (lots of great contributions) but these polls are for the MOTM, not the Man who had a nice game and contributed. Great game by Matt (and Justise and Tyus and Quinn....). There are times (not today) where I wish the poll would include 2 additional options: Coach K, Team

If these polls ever include team I will quit even clicking on them, let alone voting in them. Really hate the idea of K being an option too but having Team would be horrid

[Henderson]

This would have been a great poll to have choices.

You could easily make a case for Matt, Justise, Quinn, or Tyus.

The Matt only choice seems reactionary to last game's poll which should have probably been a Justise-only poll.

This game was not so clear cut.

Poll Skewing R Us. And no complaints here, though I voted for the field. All in good fun.