Official gameday thread- Duke vs GT

[pisgah101]

Another day another need for a win.. this is one of the “easier” games we have remaining. That being said it’s in Atlanta and we all know how awful we play on the road. Game is scheduled for a 3pm tip on ACCN. At writing we are an 8 point favorite.


GT is 8-12 with their only good win coming against Miami. Tech is coach by Josh Pastner in his 7th year at the helm. Previously the head coach and assistant coach at Memphis. Josh played at Arizona where he won a national championship.

Until this team proves it can win on the road I dont care if we’re playing western Carolina I’m
not predicting a win.

Duke-72
GT- 74

 

[Fourteen44]

Duke 71
GT 69

Flip gets hit in the head with a Gatorade cooler by the GT training staff but the refs say it’s a “play on”.

 

[KDSTONE]

Another day another need for a win.. this is one of the “easier” games we have remaining. That being said it’s in Atlanta and we all know how awful we play on the road. Game is scheduled for a 3pm tip on ACCN. At writing we are an 8 point favorite.


GT is 8-12 with their only good win coming against Miami. Tech is coach by Josh Pastner in his 7th year at the helm. Previously the head coach and assistant coach at Memphis. Josh played at Arizona where he won a national championship.

Until this team proves it can win on the road I dont care if we’re playing western Carolina I’m
not predicting a win.

Duke-72
GT- 74

If we can’t win today hello NIT

 

[sheyduke]

Duke wins

 

[NCDomer1]

Must win for Duke. I say the cruise by double digits

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

We WIN!!!!!!!!

OFC

 

[hart2chesson]

Vegas has us at 9 now, and by all means we should win and cover the spread. Until we show we are a legit road team, I will continue to pick against us. Josh Pastner finds a way to notch Tech's 9th win, as Duke gives an uninspired effort. 65-60.

OFC

 

[christophero]

Must win game. I think we win by 10. If we lose today the season will get away from us. Grandison should get more minutes and we probably see Schutt. We are 8 point favorites so please do not lose this game today. I think they get it done. The fact that several people picked GT shows how bad we have been on the road. Today is a chance to change that, if only a little.

 

[Liftee]

If we avoid the 8 minute scoreless stretch we're prone to having, then I think we win by 10 plus and Schutt gets some burn that will help him as the season goes on.

Note: We shoot REALLY badly on the road, including on the foul line. We have to get past that.

 

[christophero]

Young is due for a good game. He's been a little quiet the last few games.

 

[tcoyle34]

Can we just have a non stressful game for once, PLEASE 😭

 

[christophero]

The way this team shoots we aren't blowing anyone out. I just want a win today, don't care by how much.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Duke, but all of our assholes will be tight for the entire game.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

We win but don't cover. Hopefully Schutt gets some minutes and shows what he's got.

 

[sheyduke]

We win but don't cover. Hopefully Schutt gets some minutes and shows what he's got.

I think if Schutt is going to get any burn it has to start with this game

 

[Dad2ze]

I feel a big win today. Duke will hit a scoring drought but still win by 10

Duke - 73
GT - 63

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Lively with the 3 wow👀👀👀👀

 

[tcoyle34]

Lively LOL lets go!!!

 

[christophero]

Is the game on already? I thought it was in 3 hours. Time difference ugh. Im on a walk.

 

[NCirishman]

With Whitehead out this starting lineup is the correct one in my opinion.

I say that because as much as I like Young and his footwork and fundamentals, the more he plays, the more he’s exposed.

I would roll with this starting 5, Whitehead 6th man upon his return.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Hot from 3 early. Hopefully we don't fall in love with it

 

[denverexpat]

Built a good lead, now lets see if we can keep and extend it...killer instinct. Its been lacking all season.

 

[JimboSlice00]

Great half

 

[sheyduke]

I thought it was some of the best ball movement yet but got to stop going soft . That block on lively he should have dunked it and took a foul.

Schutt got in and didn’t look bad .

 

[christophero]

Just got home. Looks like we are taking care of business. Nice. I see Schutt got in. Good stats for Lively and Flip.

 

[JimboSlice00]

The way this team shoots we aren't blowing anyone out. I just want a win today, don't care by how much.

This looks like it didn't age well. Lol

 

[christophero]

Believe me I'm happy to be wrong ha

 

[JimboSlice00]

Believe me I'm happy to be wrong ha

100%. Just giving you a hard time and it wasn't the wrong prediction ha

 

[sheyduke]

I get it’s GT but when this team shares the ball anything can happen . Lively and Flip have looked good

 

[christophero]

Flip is putting up monster numbers. Looks like Proctor is playing well. The game isn't on out here. 15-6 after today. That sounds a lot better than 14-7. Lively with 9 and 8. Roach playing well. Is Blakes in the doghouse? He doesn't seem to play much anymore.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Want Schutt to get couple baskets. Come on

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Man, I am very pleased with the effort here! Guys are getting after it on D, the offense has looked damn good, and it is on the road!

 

[NCDomer1]

Damn

 

[christophero]

I'm really glad we didn't struggle today. Is Lively figuring it out? Young in double figures. Grandison in double figures.

 

[NCDomer1]

Okay, take care of business in the next three games and it is a different season. Wake, cheats, At Miami. Two quad one wins and a quad two translates into top 15 ranking

 

[sheyduke]

The ball movement has been really good.

To answer your question Chris, it looks like his nose started bleeding early on and he’s seen minimal minutes .

 

[ioliva]

I get it’s GT but when this team shares the ball anything can happen . Lively and Flip have looked good

Right? I don’t get why the team won’t move the ball like today in previous games.

I’m in Vegas and bet Duke on the spread 🥳 wasn’t much of a payout but I’ll take it

 

[christophero]

If Lively scores one more point we will have 6 guys in double figures. Reeves scores!

 

[tcoyle34]

Can we just have a non stressful game for once, PLEASE 😭

THANK YOU SIRS, MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?!

 

[christophero]

84-43 win. Great performance. Schutt had 4 points. This can be a confidence booster going forward.