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***DUKE VS TENNESSEE STATE OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

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krzyzewskiville

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A buddy of mine is the head tennis coach at Tennessee State (and ironically a huge Duke fan) so I've been looking forward to this game for a while. The the high probability that Giles makes his season debut, what normally would beat a meaningless pre-Christmas tune up has now become a huge game.

And for what it's worth, Tennessee State isn't awful. They come in at 8-2 and are coming off of an overtime loss at NC State on December 10th in Raleigh. Now, I realize NC State is winning the NC this year, but it shows me they're a respectable low major.

All that said, it'll be fun to see us (fingers crossed) at full strength on Monday. It'll also be good to get our annual finals week-and-a-half behind us so we can prepare for conference play and get in the swing of playing with our full roster.

We will win tonight - by double digits, no doubt about that. However, with TSU respectable, the addition or Giles (fingers crossed) possibly making our rotation a feeling out process over the next few games, I could see this game being a 20 point (ish) win as opposed to a 40 point win. I think Tatum has another huge night.

Tonight's game will tip at 7pm est and will air on ESPN2 HD.

Duke 88

Tennessee State 64

GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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OldasdirtDevil

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I'm looking forward to possibly seeing Mr. Giles play. Here's hoping for the best.

Duke 91
Tennessee State 69

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DukeDenver

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Let's overwhelm them with size and rebounding. Duke 88 TSU 73. Would like to see Frank be more aggressive and make good decisions.
 
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pisgah101

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Duke-103
TNST- 69
Giles scores 8 in 12 minutes and the whole college basketball world crys knowing the chance to beat Duke is over... march on to becoming the greatest team in the modern era
 
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nickris

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I" so ready to see this team at full strength. Win for the good guys. For some reason, I think it will get ugly very quickly!
 
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DukeDenver

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I'd like to see Bolden moving around with purpose. Set a screen big fella. Get a weak side block or two. You're huge; act like it.
 
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BOOGIEMAN1914

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so ready for a game tonight......duke in a blowout and I hope we see a little bit of GILES!!!!!!
 
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germantondevil

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Just glad to see Duke back on the court no matter who plays. Honestly I hope the bigs start dominating the paint. We need that for a run at the title in March and April Duke by 23
 
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Showenuff

Heisman
Nov 21, 2006
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Duke wins. Praying we see Giles on that court tonight but if not , I'm almost certain we see him the the next game. He's ready ! We're READY ! GO DUKE !!!!
 
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Duke-23

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I actually think we come out rusty ,but regardless we're defiantly going to win! Hope Giles plays! I hope bolden gets some good extended straight minutes ! I hope frank starts at the point!;) I got it 93-64 Duke!:)hurray for the 7pm tip!!!
 
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GTHC_ GTH!

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Giles is going to play. This team has had 10 days to rest up. I get the feeling they come out on fire!!! The only thing is that Cameron may be a bit quiet with the Crazies home for the holidays. But, I think the team is just itching to finally get out there and be the best team in the country.

Duke 101
Whoever it is 65
 
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GTHC_ GTH!

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I have no idea what those graphs are suppose to represent, but we have been close to 100 several times. And with Allen healthier and busting at the seams to get back on the court, I think we go insane tonight. Past games have no reflection of way may be. They are a guide, yes, but not a predictor.
 
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pinecreek

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Time to put to rest the "I'll take a senior Hicks over a freshman Giles any day of the week" nonsense.
 
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Duke-23

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I really don't think this game will be a (figure out our rotation for the future distributed min type of game) .. our rotation is pretty much set. Beside Giles. We've had plenty of rest. it's time to start working on chemistry now.We havnt been healthy or even got close to our full potential so you can pretty much throw any (guides) away..lol I'd expect nothing deeper then bolden Giles until the games out of reach...the 2nd half;)
 
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Mpm277

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If Giles doesn't get a quadruple-double, I'm going to think he was all hype.
 
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skysdad

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It's just about game time. We need about a 16-0 run from tip off. No mercy. OFC
 
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DukeCE2006

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A little out of sync after the long break. Not much motion on offense and good shots. I'm suspecting it will be much different after the half.
 
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