***OFFICIAL DUKE VS NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL GAMEDAYTREAD***

[krzyzewskiville]

Big time. If memory serves correctly, Carolina hasn't won in the Dean Dome in it's last three tries. Let's make it four!

This game won't be easy for many different reasons but it starts with Justin Jackson who is playing the best basketball of his career. And he's a multi-threat player who can beat us in so many different ways. Have to contain him.

For us it's defense and shots. We cant
give up open shots and open driving lanes tomorrow and we have to hit shots. Grayson and Luke must play well for us to have a chance.

Game is slated for an 8:15pm est tip and will air on ESPNHD.

Duke 82

Carolina 77

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

 

[DukeSky85]

Complete the sweep! Feeling good about this one

Duke 78
UNC 71

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

A couple of things that worry me. Turnovers and rebounding. Duke has turned the ball over way too much, and UNC punishes you when you do. And the Blue Devils can't get crushed on the boards...have to stay fairly close.

We have to make our 3's because that's what UNC is willing to give.
I believe we'll have to play one of our best games of the year to beat the Heels Saturday night. They'll be stoked to get a win over us.
Hope Grayson can move around better this game than last, 'cause we're gonna need our Tar Heel killa.

Duke 74
UNC 73

Go Blue Devils, and bust out the broom on the Heelz azz!

OFC

 

[K-oach Q]

I feel like UNC wins this game and wins comfortably...I think it gets away from us in the second half.

UNC 84
Duke 70

 

[Quavarius]

Duke 79
UNC 75

 

[MyDudeG]

I would feel more confident with a healthy Grayson, but we pull the win 77-75. Frank needs to have a big game if Grayson struggles. GTHC!!

 

[chov1125]

Big time. If memory serves correctly, Carolina hasn't won in the Dean Dome in it's last three tries. Let's make it four!

This game won't be easy for many different reasons but it starts with Josh Jackson who is playing the best basketball of his career.

Those bastards snuck in Josh Jackson! Their cheating ways never stop. We will still win

Go Duke

 

[DukeDenver]

Don't tread on me. Duke steps up and claims superiority. This is why Harry, Jayson, Frank and Bolden came to Duke. Amile and Matt want to finish on a high. Gray and Luke will fight as always.

Duke 76
UNC 74

Grayson hugs K again.

 

[Showenuff]

Beat the Cheats ! GO DUKE ! GO TO HELL CAROLINA, GO TO HELL!

 

[eastspartan]

I have a feeling someone unexpected steps up big time tonight and Duke gets the road W

 

[Mac9192]

Don't know about the rest of you guys but first thing on my mind when I woke up this morning was game tonight. Does anyone have any meds I could have to help me thru the day? Then I find out cheating Holes bringing in Josh Jackson, oh no you're not! Really hope Grayson is on, first 10 minutes with him will tell a lot. Get the sweep!

 

[smashmouth5]

Frank The Tank...Frank The Tank...Frank The Tank

GTHC...GTH!

 

[GTHC_ GTH!]

Duke wins. But we all really win when we get to read on THR how they are actually the better team. We get to read Garys Shit and Stuff. That UNC has been through a tougher year than Duke because they have to live thru the unjust scandal. And that K paid the refs, at the Dean Dome mind you. But, nothing will top all of the Grayson jokes that he shouldn't even be allowed to play anymore and should never have been in the game to hit the buzzer beater.

Duke 84
Satans Taint 83

 

[sheyduke]

Duke by two and Frank and Giles gets off

 

[HeLooks2MuchLikeDave]

I'm really torn here. I would probably take Duke if Grayson were healthy. Duke has been getting up for big games. But UNC wins 80-73 and makes it 14 wins for them in the last 43 games.

 

[DiehardDukeFan4Life]

Duke 80
UNCheat 72

 

[dbav]

GO TO HELL CAROLINA!

 

[GTHC_ GTH!]

A reminder where we are playing tonight.

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Just win! I want the sweep!!!!! GO DUKE!!!

OFC

 

[Dad2ze]

If we can limit turnovers, step it up on defense, and hit the 3 and we win this.

Being very optimistic on this score

Duke - 81
Holes - 65

 

[gottagonow]

Duke is going to win by 2 points 75 to 73.

 

[skysdad]

Duke 82
unc 77


We pull the biggest upset of the year. OFC

 

[Dukeprodigy22]

Duke 79
UNCheat 74

I believe Harry will be the difference the game. The first meeting I felt he came in and made a huge difference. Hopes Coach K has been saving him down the stretch to have him unleashed against the cheats...

Start Frank tonight!! Allen spark off the bench with Harry and Bolden

 

[hart2chesson]

We must stay out of foul trouble, and the Nosedome can cause the officials to make weird calls. In spite of making the money drop, I must say Grayson at less than 100% is making me pessimistic. However I have to go with our boys....I look for Harry and/or Marques to step up...

Good Guys, 86-81

OFC

 

[DukeCE2006]

Pretty funny, anyone else get the Kanki's reference. Lol

 

[HuffyJB]

I'm way more optimistic than I probably should be with a one-legged Grayson Allen. Maybe it's the homer in me. Sue me.

 

[pisgah101]

I'm more confident today than the first game and that's even if Grayson sits...we're going to win this one!
Duke -84
Cry-75

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Most these people picking UNC have probably picked UNC a HIGH majority the last 16 games.....

I'll go with Duke!!! We own that as$ and that won't change tonight!!!!!

GTFHC GTH

 

[crazyduke3]

UNC



Go Duke nonetheless!!!!!

 

[krzyzewskiville]

Those bastards snuck in Josh Jackson! Their cheating ways never stop. We will still win

Go Duke

Haha - good catch! Meant Justin Jackson!

 

[HonkeyT]

Just sweep, Baby!

 

[DukeSky85]

Heard Kennedy Meeks hired secret service for this one just in case. Apparently there's a wanted assasian in Chapel Hill today

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

Got a good feeling we go in and steal one tonight...we are in their heads folks and they know it

 

[KellenPatrick]

I feel like UNC wins this game and wins comfortably...I think it gets away from us in the second half.

UNC 84
Duke 70

Unfortunately I feel the same. Even if the Holes do win it will jack their recent record against Duke all the way up to, what would it be, 5 out of the last 18 for them?? Lol. After the way our seasons unfolded you know it is burning their asses like crazy having to, maybe, settle for a split. Haa.

 

[Duke It Out]

I want this one badly. Duke hasn't had the season I hoped for and that makes this game all the more important. For all that has gone wrong, getting a sweep over the holes would go a long way towards making amends for what feels like a "lost" season. So much has gone wrong. Let's hope the guys and K finish strong.

Duke has won 3 straight at the Hill, so we are due for a loss. Vegas has UNC as 6.5 point favorite. I would've liked to see that number around 4, preferably less, but 4 wouldn't have been alarming. 6.5 is a bigger spread than I was expecting. If I had to pick a side to bet on, it would be UNC. I'm not betting on it however and will be all in for Duke tonight.

Let's Go Duke!!! GTHC, GTH.

 

[Jnood]

Duke - 100
UNC - explosive diarrhea

 

[Duke It Out]

I think for Duke to win tonight, they need a surprise performance. Frank or Harry having a special game might be just what Duke needs. It isn't the biggest factor, but one of them could be the difference maker. None of that matters if Duke doesn't shoot well, and play good D. I don't think Duke can win with only Luke, Jayson and Amile playing well. Frank and/or Harry must step up to push us over the top.

 

[skysdad]

Big time. If memory serves correctly, Carolina hasn't won in the Dean Dome in it's last three tries. Let's make it four!

This game won't be easy for many different reasons but it starts with Justin Jackson who is playing the best basketball of his career. And he's a multi-threat player who can beat us in so many different ways. Have to contain him.

For us it's defense and shots. We cant
give up open shots and open driving lanes tomorrow and we have to hit shots. Grayson and Luke must play well for us to have a chance.

Game is slated for an 8:15pm est tip and will air on ESPNHD.

Duke 82

Carolina 77

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

And we can't let meeks have a career game or anyone else by putting back slam dunks off missed tar heel shots. We must stop that transition game of theirs when we make a shot. We can't sit there and admire the shot while the heels are running that fast break. OFC

 

[Mac9192]

Grayson is the key. Duke will go as far as he can take them. Doesn't get specific but team has more pep when he's good

 

[SoCal Dukie]

Duke 82
UNC 50

Luke Maye has 48 points 17 boards, 7 assists, and 13 blown assists.