Duke MBB v Wake Forest (2/15 7:00 p.m. EST ESPN) Pre- and In-Game Thread

[pfrduke]

Our shot selection seems to be the main issue so far. Defense is playing fairly well. But we are missing everything on the other end.

Yeah, and settling for too many long jumpers too early.

[heyman25]

Our shot selection seems to be the main issue so far. Defense is playing fairly well. But we are missing everything on the other end.

They are not bad shots , just missing badly.

[Phredd3]

Man, I wish Jade Williams could catch a pass like that in the paint. Nice hands, Mark!

[CDu]

Better offensive play the last few minutes. Defense still stellar so far.

[CDu]

Hope Banchero’s foul trouble doesn’t cost us. At least he should be quite fresh in the 2nd half. If we can avoid Williams getting his 2nd that would be nice.

[SavDukeGrad]

Better offensive play the last few minutes. Defense still stellar so far.

Yes. We’re not settling for jumpers.

Wendell needs to go right at Alondes Williams.

[rsvman]

Banchero with some impressive assists. I like seeing this side of his game.

[CDu]

Big play. Alondes gets #3.

[pfrduke]

The last 6 minutes the offensive discipline has been much better. Focused on getting the ball inside and getting both rim looks and open threes off penetration.

[Phredd3]

Why does our worst shooter take a quick three when we are up nine? Gotta make better decisions. Which he just did, making a good, square shot heading into the break.

[heyman25]

Griffin has really produced points when Duke really needed some scoring. Nice to see Roach make two 3's.Need to contain Walton.

[CDu]

Crazy that with just 9 total fouls, BOTH teams’ star player is out with foul trouble.

[arnie]

This is multiple games I’ve heard Rece “Duke gets all the calls” Davis complaining.

The 3rd foul on Williams changed the game according to the duo.

[Phredd3]

This is multiple games I’ve heard Rece “Duke gets all the calls” Davis complaining.

The 3rd foul on Williams changed the game according to the duo.

In fairness, there had been worse contact in the game that had been uncalled. I mean, I’ll take, but it never hurts to be grateful when you’re given a gift.

[CDu]

This is multiple games I’ve heard Rece “Duke gets all the calls” Davis complaining.

The 3rd foul on Williams changed the game according to the duo.

In fairness, it was a bad call.

[arnie]

In fairness, there had been worse contact in the game that had been uncalled. I mean, I’ll take, but it never hurts to be grateful when you’re given a gift.

Agree bad call. But Davis dwells on these things and doesn’t realize Banchero had to sit. Never comments on bad calls against Duke - a mini Packer.

[SouthernDukie]

Sigh… End of half mental mistakes really cost us a chance at a significant lead.

[CDu]

Agree bad call. But Davis dwells on these things and doesn’t realize Banchero had to sit. Never comments on bad calls against Duke - a mini Packer.

But Banchero committed his two fouls.

[rsvman]

Really bad last two minutes. We allowed them 7 points and all we got was Wendell's three.
Sorry to see us give up the three right at the end of the half. Hope that doesn't come back to haunt...

[SouthernDukie]

Agree bad call. But Davis dwells on these things and doesn’t realize Banchero had to sit. Never comments on bad calls against Duke - a mini Packer.

I completely agree with you. Rece Davis has been this way for several years now when calling Duke games.