***DUKE VS WAKE FOREST OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[krzyzewskiville]

At this point, Duke is going to have to pull off the impossible to make the tournament through the at-large route. We basically need to run the table - and it started Saturday. Tonight is another must win.

Wake comes in at 6-9 overall, but if you look at its last eight games, they've only been blown out one time, at Notre Dame. They played UNC close, they lost at FSU in OT, they won at BC - to name a few.

Duke enters as a six point favorite, and that seems like a lot. I think we find a way, but I think it's close. Tonight's game is slated for an 8:30pm est tip and will air on the ACC Network.

Duke 81

Wake Forest 77

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

 

[christophero]

I think the team comes out united and wins.

 

[Jnood]

Wake forest loses, or we hear from a bunch of bitches!

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Just win boys, just win!!!
OFC

 

[skysdad]

Duke 81
WF 77
OFC

 

[Laettner15]

Just win

 

[hart2chesson]

Like K-ville said the line looks suspiciously high, which is why I think Duke covers! Duke77-69

OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Line has jumped to Duke -6.5.....I am still taking Duke to cover! OFC

 

[Mac9192]

Going out on a limb and say we play good. Lost a talented player, but will become a better team now.
Duke by 7.

 

[timo0402]

Would like to see us play crisp and harder than we’ve played all season. Whatever happens, i can live with.

 

[500HP_Devil]

Duke shoots well and we roll!

Duke 73
WF 61

 

[sheyduke]

Duke by ten with a continued extended bench until the last eight minutes.

 

[BlueDevilStop]

Can Duke complete the regular season sweep? Game preview:

Duke at Wake Forest Game Preview |

Duke will have their second opportunity to sweep a team this season. After failing to complete the season sweep of Notre Dame, Duke will look to beat Wake Forest for the second time this season. With a win, Duke would be back to over .500 on the season. Wake Forest is near the basement of… Read...

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[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Win.

 

[AlanInNJ]

I think we come out with a chip on our shoulder. I mentioned it in another thread, I really think we can come out like we did after Sullimon was dismissed back in 2015. I am NOT saying we are going to win the National Championship, but I just feel like we come out tough and strong and make at least a strong run to the finish line. If we get beat along the way, I can accept it, as long as we play hard.

Duke makes a defensive stand tonight and stifles Wake.

Duke 69
Wake 54

 

[christophero]

I still don't think we are ready for Virginia, so we need to win tonight. Our easiest game left.

 

[AlanInNJ]

I still don't think we are ready for Virginia, so we need to win tonight. Our easiest game left.

I am not naïve to think we are going to take down UVA, BUT I like our chances a lot more right now than I did two weeks ago. We just need that swagger, that "verve" like Coach calls it. If we can bring that edge, play balls to the wall, anything is possible.

 

[jwill133]

I still don't think we are ready for Virginia, so we need to win tonight. Our easiest game left.

I think we beat UVA. Can’t see us losing ANOTHER game in Cameron. We play up/down based on our competition, so I think we play real well that game. And they are completely overrated as it is.
UVA’s best win this year is at Clemson.

 

[christophero]

If we can get two wins this week I'll be pretty excited about the season again. I actually am pretty excited now, but if we lose tonight I'll be confused and depressed again.

 

[hart2chesson]

If we can get two wins this week I'll be pretty excited about the season again. I actually am pretty excited now, but if we lose tonight I'll be confused and depressed again.

hero, I share your sentiments totally! OFC

 

[christophero]

just call me Chris or Christopher I'm no hero haha

 

[GAAP]

just call me Chris or Christopher I'm no hero haha

We don't need another hero
We don't need to know the way home
All we want is life beyond the Thunderdome

 

[Duke1783]

just call me Chris or Christopher I'm no hero haha

From now on, you’ll be known as “The Chris”

 

[ioliva]

Beautiful effin basketball on that baker 3

 

[AlanInNJ]

Let’s go DUKE!!

 

[jeffrey236]

Really hard right now not to jump to conclusions.......

 

[christophero]

We look like a team.

 

[Shatterthesky22]

Addition by subtraction. Sorry, but not really. Should've just let JJ ride the pine the whole season.

 

[jeffrey236]

Addition by subtraction. Sorry, but not really. Should've just let JJ ride the pine the whole season.

If the reason for JJ’s departure was attitude, having him anywhere near the team would have allowed the problem to fester.

 

[500HP_Devil]

Arghhhhhh I hate the ACC Network! Can’t watch

 

[Shatterthesky22]

If the reason for JJ’s departure was attitude, having him anywhere near the team would have allowed the problem to fester.

True.

 

[ioliva]

I’m still cautious . We’re hitting everything. Is it that we’re just having lucky shots or we actually got better

 

[christophero]

Can you imagine our confidence if we beat Virginia?

 

[ioliva]

Can you imagine our confidence if we beat Virginia?

for the most part duke usually plays Virginia really well too. It’s possible

 

[Duke1783]

Sorry Jalen. We’re better without you

 

[ioliva]

We needed these past two games so bad. Friggin wendells mistake at unc is that much more frustrating but finally we look like a real duke squad. Kudos to the staff. I can be highly critical of them but have no problem giving credit when they do good also

 

[dachampishere2]

Ouuuuu weeeee. Mark is going to be something serious next year with Paolo.

 

[denverexpat]

forgot all about the game....sign of the times...but upon checking, quite a pleasant surprise. Go Duke!

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Great team effort!!!!!...Great Defense!!!...Only 6 TOs!!!!

 

[Liftee]

Did not see that coming. Glad it did.