Official game day thread- Duke vs Baylor rnd 32

[pisgah101]

📍 Raleigh
⏰ 2:40
📺 cbs

Still dancing we get the Baylor Bears and former blue devil Jeremy Roach.. we are currently favored by 12.5(it has grown) which is the largest any team has been favored by in the 2nd round. I expect a relatively close game for a bit with us pulling away more than comfortably. Their defense sucks

Duke-92
Baylor-68

 

[christophero]

Duke by 8.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Duke. But I'm worried. I expect a tight highly contested game.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Use our length and size and we'll be alright. I agree with @pisgah101 . I think we just wear them out. Our guys should be way more fresh than theirs. Hopefully Evans and Kon find their range this game

Let's go Duke!

 

[christophero]

Do I think Baylor is capable of beating us? Yes.
Do I think they will beat us? No.

 

[pisgah101]

Don’t forget.. there’s a reason Roach is playing for Baylor not Duke

 

[christophero]

3 million reasons.

 

[bullcity gamer]

1) Defend against the 3 point shot, stay on the shooters
2) Win the 50-50 balls
3) Box Out and Secure Defensive Rebounds
4) Shut Down Edgecomb and Wright

The Defense played by James, Proctor, Knupp, Foster, and Evans will be Key. Also, Maluach, Gillis, and Ngongba MUST wear down Omier.

If Duke Plays Duke’s Game, Duke wins by at least 15 points tomorrow.

Let’s Go Duke 😈

 

[christophero]

Baylor lost their center for the season from injury

 

[bleediteveryday30]

They've adjusted to that loss. They present a lot of challenges. Hopefully we take advantage of our size and keep their guards in check.

 

[Mac9192]

3 million reasons.

I’m sure Jon didn’t mind Roach leaving.

Duke by 15.

 

[christophero]

Roach is not an NBA point guard I think that was already clear. I like him but he does nothing at an NBA level. He is a good college guard.

 

[ioliva]

The losers over at the Tar Heel board are playing their prediction contest with Duke vs Baylor 😂

 

[JimboSlice00]

Duke 81
Baylor 71

 

[Mr.Scary13]

Duke 82
Baylor 66

 

[dukesince91]

It seems some are worried about 3 Baylor players. We have a slew of players that they have to worry about.

Duke 89-72.

 

[Dahntay#1]

I am little nervous about this one. Helping Baylor beat his former team would be a lifetime achievement. If he gets hot and drops 20+, which he is more than capable of doing, we may be in trouble. However, I think we find a way to win it.

 

[pisgah101]

Roach is not an NBA point guard I think that was already clear. I like him but he does nothing at an NBA level. He is a good college guard.

He’s an ok college guard that plays 14 min a game on a 9 seed ncaa team

 

[JimboSlice00]

Feel like this is a game Evan’s goes off and gives us 4-5 threes.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

We need to be locked in from the tip or they could jump out on us and it could get ugly.

 

[JimboSlice00]

He’s an ok college guard that plays 14 min a game on a 9 seed ncaa team

Yup. Plus, he’s 6’1 (as is their starting PG) which is to our advantage when our three guards are 6’5.

 

[Friction.]

This is your game Khaman. Best lob threat in college basketball better be rolling to the basket on every PnR and punishing the living hell out of Baylor.

 

[timo0402]

84-66

 

[pisgah101]

84-66

Bleed will think you mean Baylor

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Bleed will think you mean Baylor

You guys are all super confident. I wish I was that confident. This is going to be ridiculously tough.

 

[jamsession2]

Toughness and Aggressiveness. Whoever has that will win the game. Baylor will play dirty and strong. Our BIGS must step up.

 

[pisgah101]

You guys are all super confident. I wish I was that confident. This is going to be ridiculously tough.

Serious question. Has this team had a single game where we as a whole felt let down?

 

[AlanInNJ]

A more mature experienced Proctor is key. He’s been very good last few games. If he plays well, Duke rolls. Anything could happen and we need to come out with fire, but I see Duke by 10 at half and pulling away in the second.

Duke 88
Baylor 66

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Serious question. Has this team had a single game where we as a whole felt let down?

Probably Clemson. But anything can happen in a one-game scenario. I just feel like this is set to be potentially one of those games. I think the line is way too high. And with their talent, Roach, and Drew's coaching, I think this could be a big disappointment if we don't play our A game.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

I want to win, but I'm trying to be realistic.

 

[dukeblue77]

Our front line has the advantage. Lobs, post ups. I love this team I want to keep going. Unless, we shoot poorly we should win. At this time of year, I will take a one point win. Also, I know Florida is a good team but I have heard quite a bit of chirping from fans that Duke does not have a chance. A long way to go, let’s go Duke. I could be wrong, the SEC puts up points but other than Tennessee they also give them up. I like our defense.

 

[denverexpat]

Baylor will have to shoot over 50% from 3 to keep pace...if we are cold from 3, which is a possibility, and don't go inside enough, we will keep this close. Rebounding and making 35%+ from 3 will be enough...I hope

 

[dukeblue77]

Rebounding yes. Surprisingly there first round matchup pulled more rebounds than Duke should have allowed.

 

[ioliva]

I am little nervous about this one. Helping Baylor beat his former team would be a lifetime achievement. If he gets hot and drops 20+, which he is more than capable of doing, we may be in trouble. However, I think we find a way to win it.

Not with our size and athleticism. Those have always been what’s held roach down. That injury in high school really hindered his development

 

[AlanInNJ]

I like Roach and enjoyed his time at Duke but I’ll eat my hat if he scores in double digits today.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

I like Roach and enjoyed his time at Duke but I’ll eat my hat if he scores in double digits today.

Be prepared to eat your hat.

 

[adubmac]

I'm surprised by all the concern. This team is destined for much bigger things and matchups.

 

[t-towndomer]

Serious question. Has this team had a single game where we as a whole felt let down?

Notre Dame

 

[Dahntay#1]

I like Roach and enjoyed his time at Duke but I’ll eat my hat if he scores in double digits today.

He may not go off, but it’s a lock that he gets double digits IMO. I would be more stunned if he gets single digits than if he scored 20+.

 

[christophero]

I'm kind of in the middle. I'm not in full on Bill Paxton in Aliens Bleed panic mode but I also think Baylor is capable of winning this game if certain things fall into place. We'd probably win 3 of 4 so 75% chance of a win imo.