***DUKE VS NC STATE OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[dukiejay]

Dennis Smith, Jr. is the truth. Damn that kid can play.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Dennis Smith, Jr. is the truth. Damn that kid can play.

Yes he is, I'm glad he is only around 1 year.

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

That's not a very good way to close out a half!!!!!

OFC

 

[pisgah101]

Smith showing why I wanted him over Thornton so bad

 

[dukiejay]

Feels like we played better then +6. Hopefully not stepping on their throat doesn't come back into conversation

Yeah, it kind of does....but they had a remarkable first half from a special talent just to keep them in the game.

 

[duke0527]

If duke (kennard) would make his fts this is a double digit lead

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

No I'm done...no winning with him..

Glad Capel is coaching and not him

Dude, quit crying. If you can't handle people disagreeing with you (in a respectful way I might add) maybe message boards aren't for you. I haven't hurled insults your way, called you immature names, broke any board rules, or anything of the sort. I disagree with your stance and provided my stance. Why is that hard to deal with? This is a message board to discuss all things Duke basketball.

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Good energy, good spacing, good ball movement. I like the rotation. Actually thought D was a passing grade. I'm happy with first 20, just not the score, so it goes. Gotta take them outa the game early here..... We don't need to deal with game pressure tonight

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

We didn't close well, but we're still up 6...compared to last game being down by 11. I'll take it.
Now let's crush 'em in the 2nd half.

OFC

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

I love the way HG is attacking rebounds. Seems like he is attempting to get every rebound. Only has 5 right now but that reentlessness will result in 12+ rebounds by night's end imo.

 

[gottagonow]

Dennis Smith, Jr. is the truth. Damn that kid can play.

His skills put him in another basketball universe.

 

[Dukeprodigy22]

Smith is a monster. But harry GIles seems way more comfortable coming of the bench and getting to watch the game before coming in... I honearly feel his role is more important coming off the bench compared to starting.

 

[Dukeprodigy22]

Jayson Tatum is definetly not our worst defender. It was a uncomfortable position for him to play the 4. Never guarded college 4s before he is suited better on the wing at the top of the D

 

[Dukesince90]

Some of the fouls that are called on Harry makes me think of the ones that use to be called on Marshall. I don't get it.

 

[DukeCorey21]

Defense needs to step up. Let's get some stops.

 

[DukeCE2006]

Wow...very sloppy. Need a basket and stop here to settle things down.

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

Good grief

 

[duhondukie]

Come on fellas

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Well, a game that should have and damn near was put away 10 mins ago just became really difficult.

Duke right back on there heels.... Smfh

 

[DukeCorey21]

Make foul shots too. Thought they would play better than this. Just don't get it.

 

[pisgah101]

Did we shoot two ft on the T? Did espn just not show it? And why did Luke not shoot them?

 

[duhondukie]

We can just not play consistent basketball

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Luke wasn't on the floor

 

[K-oach Q]

Don't want to let them hang around like this..Smith Jr can win this for them if it's close under 6min...

 

[DukeCorey21]

So frustrating

 

[NYBlueDevil]

Aaaaand we're back to square one. Wow, something isn't registering with these guys.

 

[germantondevil]

Well the magic carpet ride might be over time to get your best back on the floor

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

Hmmm....

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Now I'm afraid we're going to have a fight on our hands to win this game. And we're missing too many fts...and by our best ft shooters.

OFC

 

[DukeCorey21]

Team just doesn't get it.

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

Back to no emotion and fight

Unbeliveable

 

[DukeCE2006]

Luke better hit both fts

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

I'm a dogfight against a team we should destroy hmmmmmm

 

[NYBlueDevil]

I don't understand why it's so hard for these guys to grasp simple basketball concepts. And for gods sake hit a free throw!

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Luke better hit both fts

Yep, we can't afford to leave any points off the board at this point.

OFC

 

[skysdad]

Now I'm afraid we're going to have a fight on our hands to win this game. And we're missing too many fts...and by our best ft shooters.

OFC

One thing for sure. UNCS didn't come to Durham to lose. Weren't we up by 12 in the 1st half. It's a 40 minute game. We seem to have a problem understanding that. Time to get it together right now with a run. OFC

 

[2 skerz 3_rivals208847]

Smoke and mirrors will only work for so long. Your best players need to be on the floor and figure it out. Basically what I've been saying since tipoff.

 

[Ryyse]

Lapses on the boards. Guards have to help out better. The intensity is sorely lacking at times.

 

[Dukesince90]

I hope our players don't go into panic mode like this board. We got to settle down and make some shots. I figured Grayson would hit that second 3.

 

[DukeCorey21]

This is the duke team this year. Nothing else to say. No consistency what so ever.