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***DUKE VS LOUISVILLE OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

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krzyzewskiville

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HUGE game this afternoon. We can win this game. Under K, we've always been road warriors and hopefully today will be no different under Capel. This team needs a boost of confidence in the biggest way.

Some body mentioned earlier this week that today's game reminded them of the 2015 Louisville game and its significance it played en route to the national championship.

If we can play mistake-free basketball on the offensive end and not allow them to drive and get to the rim on the defensive end, we've got a real shot to win this game.

Tip off of today's action is 12pm est and will air on ESPN HD.

Duke 71

Louisville 67

GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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chov1125

All-Conference
Oct 15, 2008
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These kids need to see something go right on their season. Hope it starts today. Confidence cures a hell of a lot.

Duke 71
Louisville 64
 
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sheyduke

All-American
Apr 13, 2010
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Not feeling good about this one. Louisville is built like Florida State just not as deep.

Duke takes two back to back.

Duke 70
LVille-73
 
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Showenuff

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We're gonna win this one fellas ! Pull for'em ! It will be tough, Louisville puts a lot of pressure on the ball. I think Grayson has had enough time to process what's going on in his world now, this may be the game he starts draining those magnificent 3's again and leads us to a road victory. Here's praying this is the last game we play without Amile. GO DUKE !
 
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DukeDenver

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Nov 21, 2010
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Showenuff said:
We're gonna win this one fellas ! Pull for'em ! It will be tough, Louisville puts a lot of pressure on the ball. I think Grayson has had enough time to process what's going on in his world now, this may be the game he starts draining those magnificent 3's again and leads us to a road victory. Here's praying this is the last game we play with Amile. GO DUKE !
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Fix that typo! We have had enough bad luck!
 
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duhondukie

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Jan 12, 2010
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I hope I am wrong but we are not where we need to be to go into a hostile environment and win.
To much pressure from Louisville
Louisville 70
Duke 62
 
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AlanInNJ

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I think we match up better with UL and Florida State. We will contain their bigs at least a little bit and shoot a fair percentage from three and win by 10. Luke with a big game. Grayson with 10+ assists again running point.

Duke 82
UL 72

Go Duke!!

Alan
 
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Duke It Out

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Jun 29, 2013
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I thought after FSU that Duke would come out, punch Louisville in the mouth and never look back. After seeing what Vegas has to say, I am not so sure. Duke is 3.5-5 point underdog depending on where you look. Part of my brain is saying Duke isn't where they need to be, especially with K and Amile out. The rest of my brain, combined with my heart, still says Duke responds in a Duke-like fashion.

Duke - 88
Louisville- 78
 
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dukehokie

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Jun 27, 2005
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These two games were the test. Fight FSU and play respectably and win or lose don't get dogged. Duke for much of that game fought so hard and just lost steam in the end. The Louisville game always set up like a potential win after a tough FSU battle. I think Duke wins a dogfight and turns this season around.

Not to be underestimated here, the difficulty of ACC road games.

Duke - 85
L'ville - 80

Bonus:

FSU - 89
UNC - 75
 
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Smythe13

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Tough game. A young Duke team and adversity. Other people are smelling blood in the water. Can they respond? That's why they play the game. Louisville has injury issues too. Anas Mahmoud (7-0 junior) has a concussion and Mangok Mathiang (6-10) has a broken foot. This cuts their depth and fouls and potentially their aggressiveness on D. Spalding & Joohnson are good though.
 
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DukeDenver

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Duke It Out said:
I thought after FSU that Duke would come out, punch Louisville in the mouth and never look back. After seeing what Vegas has to say, I am not so sure. Duke is 3.5-5 point underdog depending on where you look. Part of my brain is saying Duke isn't where they need to be, especially with K and Amile out. The rest of my brain, combined with my heart, still says Duke responds in a Duke-like fashion.

Duke - 88
Louisville- 78
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Vegas lines are set to make money. That line makes people think Louisville is going to win easily. It gets more money on UL. If Vegas thinks Duke will win, they stand to make bank using this strategy. Or I suppose, maybe UL is just better.
 
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CRAZIE4LIFE

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This team has all the talent to beat anyone. So far we've seen lack of intensity and commitment to team. If they pull together and play for each other like they did against GT then sky is the limit. Until we see that, its hard for me to see them beating anyone on the road, especially teams like louisville. Hope they show some fire and what we wanted all season.
 
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Mpm277

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Nov 23, 2010
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Hate to say it, but I just don't have a lot of faith in this team right now. But I'll be cheering hard as heck for them!

Also, Louisville plays extremely physical, so Grayson is facing a test today.
 
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dukehokie

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Showenuff said:
sure could use Wendell Carter in this one. :D
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The recruiting class next season might not be as highly touted as this one coming in, but next year's squad is going to have a toughness similar to K's past title teams. I digress, back to L'ville...The same toughness needs to manifest itself today and I think it will.
 
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OldasdirtDevil

Heisman
Nov 16, 2009
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I don't think this game is a must have, but it has drifted somewhat into the much needed category, and of course, definitely in the much wanted.

I'm anticipating a win, but if not, then I want to see some progression toward being a more cohesive, and tougher squad.

Duke 72
Louisville 70

Oh, and I'm hoping for a Florida State win, but they're not playing at the Tuck, and they're coming off a W over Duke. I'll be surprised if they win.

OFC
 
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VaBlueDevil33

All-Conference
Feb 12, 2009
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I think we pull out a win today somehow.

Hope to see more of a "want" effort from Bolden today...not holding my breath though

Free Luke and Grayson playmake for everyone and we get over this funk
 
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dukiejay

Heisman
Mar 2, 2005
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This will have to be our best defensive effort of the season so far. For 40 minutes (or more). If it's not, we're going to lose.

Pretty pleased with the first four minutes. Good communication and players engaged. Now just don't do it in stretches....do it all the time.
 
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Dad2ze

All-Conference
Feb 8, 2012
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Has the game started??? Trying to log on to ESPN app and game isn't showing yet
 
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