Vegas has us as 8.5 favorite. As noted upstream, this game is not an automatic win by any means and I think a 3-pt clunker outing results in a tight game/loss.
With Whitehead out for however long, the only guards in the rotation right now are Roach, Proctor, and Blakes. Since the nose injury, Blakes has played 5 minutes in each of the past two games. Roach is managing that toe injury still and might for the rest of the season. I think it behooves Scheyer to consider Grandison and Schutt to give Roach and Proctor a breather at the very least. Both Grandison and Schutt provide something the team needs, shooting. I trust Grandison to make better decisions than Schutt. On the other hand, if you think Schutt could be valuable later in February and March, now would be an ideal time to see what he can do. Next man up.
Vegas has us as 8.5 favorite. As noted upstream, this game is not an automatic win by any means and I think a 3-pt clunker outing results in a tight game/loss.
GAME DAY! We need this win like peanut butter needs jelly.
Watching WF vs NC State - two teams we struggled against - it’s clear that playing extended zone would not help. They pass and shoot too well.
I’m sure there are a lot of Duke fans in attendance. I have been to Duke games at Tech before; unfortunately I couldn’t this year. Go Duke!
Win this game DUKE. One point or more.Nothing is easy for this team.
Dereck and Jeremy in the starting 5 per Twitter. Jeremy was expect3d given Whitehead’s injury. Dereck is a bit surprising, although maybe this is a move to try to build his confidence from Coach a Scheyer. Let’s hope he responds.
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Dang - Lively’s 3 looked smoooooooth!!!
LIVELY!!!
He looks more comfortable starting than coming off the bench. Very active. No fouls!
No soup for you!
I am having to follow via Gamecast. Did I just see correctly that Lively attempted and made a three pointer ?
What a great start by Duke! Loving Lively’s play so far, too. Strong on D, aggressive on the boards, and hitting some shots.
Well then. Wouldn’t that just be awesome if that became a thing.
Well that was an unexpected start to the game. Knocking down 3s left and right.
Not sure we want Lively taking many threes, but I will gladly take the make.
Lively for 3 is a secret weapon.
Giving up a lot of offensive rebounds early.