***DUKE VS SYRACUSE OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[krzyzewskiville]

There really isn’t a whole lot to say outside of the obvious. Monster win Saturday, this team appears to have turned the corner but it won’t get any easier tonight against a team and a defense that’s been difficult for us to beat at times in the past.

At this point, if we want to continue inserting our name even into the bubble talk, it’s all win or go home – unfortunately that’s the likelihood of the situation.

I did hear someone say yesterday that running the table, a close loss at UNC (god I hope not) and a couple of wins in the ACC tourney still left room for an at-large, but that’s it. Otherwise we would have to win the ACC tourney.

Tonight’s game is slated for a 7pm est tip and will air on ESPN. Duke currently sits as a -5.5 favorite – I’m going to ride the hot team on this one.

Duke 75

Syracuse 67

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

 

[Laettner15]

Just win

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

We continue our momentum! Duke by 10.
OFC

 

[sheyduke]

Like above , just win team win. Continue to leave it all out there on the floor and play as a team.

 

[hart2chesson]

Even though every game is a MUST WIN at this point, we must fight the "Hey We Beat Virginia" complex right out of the gate. That could be a recipe for disaster. Syracuse is plenty good enough to whip us handily if we're not ready. They spotted Notre Dame 17 points Saturday with 13 minutes to go, yet still won.

Cuse has more than enough talented players with shooting guard Buddy (run him off the 3 pt line)Boeheim, forwards Alan Jackson and the emerging Quincy Guerrier (an explosive NBA prospect). Oh yeah and theres that guy Dolezaj, who's been there about 10 years. Joe Girard is the other guard(didnt we recruit him?), and he can shoot it too.

Boeheim seems to always have his teams ready for Duke, and we need to again bring the same fire we've brought the last 3 games. I am very wary of this game because of the quick turnaround, (Miami deja vu all over again possibility), etc. Fortunately, we havent had to leave home, and Syracuse had to travel after their win Saturday. I will give us a shaky pick for a win, 71-67 because WE ARE DUKE!!!! OFC

 

[timo0402]

Let’s Go Duke!

 

[Lavar5150]

See big game from Wendell distributing from the logo against the zone. Joey Baker will hit 3-4 threes.
Duke 70-65

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

WIN.

 

[BlueDevilStop]

Can Duke keep the winning streak alive? Game preview:

Duke Vs. Syracuse Game Preview |

Following by far Duke’s biggest win of the season over #7 Virginia, Duke is set to take on Syracuse in Cameron Indoor. Duke has looked like a different team in the last three games and will hope to continue their excellent play. It will be important for Duke to not get comfortable after their...

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[skysdad]

Duke 75
'Cuse 67
OFC

 

[sheyduke]

Is it just me or does it seem like Dolezaj has been at cuse for like six years

 

[AlanInNJ]

I think we need to stay focused. Bring that energy again from tip to final horn and we will handily. I would LOVE to see Brakefield with a Brake-out performance tonight. Boy I really like what he's shown the past few games. Somebody said he was looking like Winslow, man I love that comparison!

Duke 73
'Cuse 63

 

[FireBugOBJC]

Duke wins but doesn't cover..and under 150

 

[Duke1783]

Just Win Baby

 

[denverexpat]

100% momentum game, no time to sit back and admire the win over UVA....should win by double digits but I would be happy if they win by 1....

 

[Mac9192]

Build off of Saturday. Like the way we are moving the ball. Hope that continues. If so, we win by 7 or 8.

 

[dachampishere2]

Gotta make outside jumpers. Mark should be good in the dunker spot tonight. We need double digit 3s to win this game. I’ll go with 12. That’s the magic number

 

[youngman42]

Gotta win. Have to win 3 of last 4 and at least 2, maybe 3 wins in the ACC tourney depending on where our seeding winds up.

But the best thing is how this team is playing. Way better defense and a lot more confidence. Seems to help that Johnson is off the team.

Unless we make a long run in the tournament (final four) I hope some of these freshmen don't break out too much! They are likely to think they are ready for the draft. I want most all of them back next year!

 

[HeLooks2MuchLikeDave]

Is it just me or does it seem like Dolezaj has been at cuse for like six years

Is Gerry McNamara also still on the team???

 

[christophero]

This will tell if we have learned our lessons from Miami. If we let them hang around there could be trouble. (banked 3 at the dome a few years back says hi) Let's get a double digit first half lead and maintain.

 

[bullcity gamer]

Just win Duke, let’s keep going!

 

[skysdad]

This will tell if we have learned our lessons from Miami. If we let them hang around there could be trouble. (banked 3 at the dome a few years back says hi) Let's get a double digit first half lead and maintain.

You are right. Coach K's not gonna let them forget. OFC

 

[ioliva]

This team recognized they would be the first team in forever to not go dancing and decided they didn’t want that. I’m so proud

 

[lyonhawk]

Mark Williams is gonna be a favorite player of mine.

 

[AlanInNJ]

Too legit. Too legit to quit!!

Loving the effort. Play hard for 25 more mins and we cruise even if the threes don’t fall in the second half. Don’t let up.

Let’s go Duke!!

 

[layneja]

Impressive !!!

 

[politicsasusual21]

That had to be our best half. Defensive rotations were good and we are shooting the lights out from 3

 

[denverexpat]

Great half on offense. Need to stay consistent from 3 in the second half. Let it slip a bit on defense to give up 34 ....second half continue to execute and should be fine...nice lead to take into the half

 

[christophero]

Man this team has flipped the switch.

 

[pinecreek]

Pace is so fast. Hard to tell if good basketball is being played. They are just firing 3’s every chance. Duke to 100 at this point.

 

[jnastasi]

The effort we’ve shown these past 3 games has been night and day from the first few months. Really hope they can keep it going to have some positive momentum going into next season.

 

[dbav]

Alright Duke fans, let's get this to 2 whole pages. GO DEVILS!

 

[dbav]

The positivity party is here.

 

[dbav]

The positivity party never left, just didn't want to engage the negative nancies. Those freaks aren't here while we're winning!

 

[dbav]

Damn, how many posts do we need to get to 2 pages?

 

[christophero]

Boeheim with mixed emotions. He lost, but he sounds really smart right now.

 

[dbav]

If Alan can quote MC Hammer, this thread can get to 2 pages!

 

[RJ2kWJ]

Damn, how many posts do we need to get to 2 pages?

Ill help. Super fun game!

 

[lyonhawk]

If Alan can quote MC Hammer, this thread can get to 2 pages!

It’s amazing how many “fans” disappear when this starts to look like a real Duke team. Playing D, playing hard, showing growth.

 

[denverexpat]

quality over quantity...pages dont matter Closer second half but definite signs of a turned corner!