***DUKE VS NC STATE OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[krzyzewskiville]

Back to the quick Saturday/Monday turnaround that has not treated us well...The upside is both games are at Cameron.

Focusing on today. Pretty quick turnaround against NC State but it really isn't surprising with all of the weird and unbalanced scheduling in the ACC these days. We played really well in the second half against the Pack a couple weeks ago and basically ran away with the game. Today needs to be two halves of dominate basketball because this is not a game we can afford to lose. It certainly helps that we can enjoy a little home cooking.

Game is slated for a 2pm est tip and will air on ESPN HD.

Duke 81

NC State 66

GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LetsGoDuke301]

I will have to watch it on DVR, but that's cool. Just would like to see them play with some good energy and stay ahead in this one.

 

[Laettner15]

This is a HUGE stretch for this young team and I'm curious to see how they handle it.

They need to take it one day at a time and focus on NC St first.

Duke - 74
NC St - 64

 

[DukeDenver]

Stay rim side on everyone and harass Barber with steady dose of Thornton and Grayson. Their defense isn't great, so let Ingram and Allen force it.

 

[Dukesince90]

Duke 78
State 69

I think we're about to find our groove and some great things are about to happen.
Hope to see Amile soon!

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

If we have a good shooting day we should win by double didgits! If not we will be in for another tight battle! GO DUKE!!!

OFC

 

[Crank_it_loud]

Duke 74
State 68

 

[Willcampbell]

Duke 85-61
OFC

 

[spike05rk]

Allen 31
Barber 25

 

[pisgah101]

I hate Saturday daytime games.. DVR for me..
Duke-92
State-74

 

[timo0402]

Would like to see us be mentally tough at the end of each half for once. Big game for us, first one at home in 19 days. Let's go.

Duke- 83
State- 78

 

[dukiejay]

Yep, first home game in 19 days, and it's been almost a month since we won in Cameron. I think that changes today. A close and competitive game that sees The good guys pull away late. Duke by 8-10.

 

[DukeDenver]

Yep, first home game in 19 days, and it's been almost a month since we won in Cameron. I think that changes today. A close and competitive game that sees The good guys pull away late. Duke by 8-10.

Good point. The students will be jacked for this one. Look for us to start with a huge run. I hope we're up 15 after 10 minutes.

 

[skysdad]

Another big game.

Duke 83
NCSU 70

OFC

 

[BlueDevils725]

A must win. NC state looking for revenge, and Kat Barber might go off. Duke 81 NC State 77.

 

[BlueDevils725]

Duke 78
State 69

I think we're about to find our groove and some great things are about to happen.
Hope to see Amile soon!

I hope you're right, I think Capel boosted their confidence switching to that man to man D last game, also gave jeter and company some playing time to show we have faith in them. Hopefully some big changes are incoming!

 

[nodflow_rivals]

I will have to watch it on DVR, but that's cool. Just would like to see them play with some good energy and stay ahead in this one.

So would I, them being the Wolfpack....

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

I just want a won today don't care by how many....we really need Luke to come out of his shooting slump and we need Thornton to continue his play from Tuesday night

 

[JCColsCane]

Obviously, Barber is their key, so I hope we alternate Matt & Derryck to wear him down. If he does get his, I hope Grayson or Brandon can match or outscore him.
This is a big game for our confidence, and could really propel us for the rest of the season, and I think our offense goes into the attack mode and Duke wins!
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Cannot afford to drop another game at Cameron. Just want a win...without any injuries.

Duke 81
NC State 77

OFC

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Duke 88
NC State 76

 

[riverside6]

Live tempo-based stats for Duke/NC State, starters posted...

http://www.scacchoops.com/nc-state-at-duke-basketball-live-stats-02062016

 

[dukiejay]

I like how disruptive we've been on defense.

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Marshall lost his shoe and said screw it I'll just play without it lol

 

[Laettner15]

Loving thornton's defense and intensity so far! Hopefully he keeps it up!

 

[Dukesince90]

I like what I'm seeing today defensively, especially the help from Ingram on Cat. I think we've gotten in Cat's head!

 

[Jnood]

Nice defense so far.

 

[dukiejay]

My heart sank a little when Grayson went down. Glad he's ok.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

The defense is intense...loving DT so far.

OFC

 

[Dukesince90]

Bad foul on BI

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

My heart sank a little when Grayson went down. Glad he's ok.

Mine too! When I saw the replay it didn't look good.

OFC

 

[dukiejay]

Defense has been good. The flow on offense....not so great.

 

[Dukesince90]

I hope we see more of Chase, I think he's starting to catch up with the college game. Looked much better during his 3 minutes.

 

[Dukesince90]

Oops, there he is.

 

[dukiejay]

Call it a hunch, but I bet HOF Coach Roy Williams wouldn't agree to a lie-detector test like Pitino.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Luke makes a 3

I hope we see more of Chase, I think he's starting to catch up with the college game. Looked much better during his 3 minutes.

Yeah, he really is looking better. A little confidence can go a long way. Wish he could make a ft though.

OFC

 

[Jnood]

Nice feed!!

 

[Dukesince90]

Damn, I just got goose bumps on that last possession! Slam it home Grayson!

 

[JCColsCane]

Damn, that's intense!!!!!!!!!! I love these kids when they get hot!!
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC

 

[K-oach Q]

I'm just super impressed with Thornton these last two games.