***DUKE VS ARMY OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Trying to be fancy right now! It costed us!

 

[denverexpat]

So much for blowing everyone out....Army showing that discipline on both ends can keep the games close. Hopefully the hype of Tuesday hasnt gone to our heads

 

[Showenuff]

Wake up call coming at halftime. They’ll come out with a freshly chewed *** on fire.

 

[SoCal_Dukie3]

Hope k let's them hear it after 2 selfish plays that led to 5 points. That'll be a bad habit he needs to jump on early if it keeps happening.

 

[LH24ND]

Real average defensive effort! Way below expectations so far.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

This half should bring our guys back to Earth.

OFC

 

[duhondukie]

Barrett is forcing everything and everything is one on one for him.

 

[SkookPSU&Duke]

Hope this is a early game let down after Kentucky cause the defense is no better than recent years.

 

[CNDBlueDevil]

Best part of Zion's game is his motor.

 

[dukesince91]

Too much me ball the last couple of minutes.

 

[dbav]

Things to like: Zion and Jack

Things to dislike: so many jumpers, too much showtime and not enough running plays, being on pace to give up 80+ points to Army

I chalk it up to first home game jitters. Let's settle down and get the ball in Tre's hands.

 

[SoCal_Dukie3]

Jav is awful the first 2 games. I hope he wakes up.

Get Jack back in!

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Slim Reaper!

 

[denverexpat]

Purely speculation..but when Zion dunked from the FT line in the Earn Everything documentary...RJ was a bit miffed when talking to his Dad...he likes the limelight...after Tuesday Zion got a lot of press for the block and pass...RJ looks like he is trying to do it all himself today..maybe hurting our game a bit.

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Why are we just shooting threes?

 

[christophero]

Good things happen whenever Jack is in. This is a good wake up call.

 

[SkookPSU&Duke]

Wow. This is getting ugly. I don’t care about sport center highlights. I wanna see shut down d and unselfish ball movement for easy scores. Now we are catching and firing bricks and letting them shred us.

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

We are to much in love with the 3 point shot. RJ is really forcing it. He needs to settle down and let the game come to him!
OFC

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

No patience on offense, with wild 3 after wild 3 leading to transition offense for Army.

OFC

 

[Louisville Crazie]

Gotta hand it to Army. They are here to fight.

 

[LH24ND]

Still a real poor defensive effort.

 

[tripleb71]

I think we use the negatives in this half for the next half. Learning opportunities here.

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Army shooting well from the perimeter...address and lock that up...the run is coming

 

[duhondukie]

Purely speculation..but when Zion dunked from the FT line in the Earn Everything documentary...RJ was a bit miffed when talking to his Dad...he likes the limelight...after Tuesday Zion got a lot of press for the block and pass...RJ looks like he is trying to do it all himself today..maybe hurting our game a bit.

Agree 100 percent with this statement. Barrett looks like Tatum did in his first 15 games at duke. Just share the ball and your points will come

 

[FLawLesS_NoLe]

Transition defense is pretty bad. Duke has to make Army work on offense instead of easy layups

 

[Jakarii]

This is the RJ I thought I’d see in the UK game. Always like his talent but he usually a ultra score first second and third guy. Said it three years ago and will continue to say I’d take Zion 1st over all. I think he’s that Lebron, Shaq, Duncan type special who can have a impact without having plays run for him. Passing, scoring, rebounding and motor.

Can’t wait until he loses about 15 point pounds during the predeaft process (that’s when players get in the best shape of their lives) and becomes even faster, stronger, more athletic.....yep scary thought

 

[CNDBlueDevil]

This will be a good thing for Duke. Getting a little bit of humble pie after going through the ESPN hype machine saying they have a chance to run the table and be the greatest team in NCAA history. Nothing is given, everything earned. Super talented young team, but it's better to have these type of games early in the season than another blow out.

 

[denverexpat]

Love the way Army is playing teamwise.

 

[PixelDevil]

That’s a rough first half in terms of defense. I saw way too much walking getting back on defense.

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Defense has a long way to go. Not a good first half!!!
OFC

 

[FLawLesS_NoLe]

Jack White turns down so many open 3's

 

[SkookPSU&Duke]

Not a good first half. We will not win #6 with that defense.

 

[Buzzooka Joe]

Why isnt RJ trying to get to the basket like he usually does? Lots of jumpers

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Ugly half, but I’m not surprised. Little bit of fools gold vs Kentucky. Army shot the lights out. Things will level off quick. Disappointed in Barrett’s effort all around, I expect he will come out ready to kill

 

[LH24ND]

K has to be disappointed at the defense and poor shooting. Hoping they wake up.

 

[FLawLesS_NoLe]

Reddish settling for some ugly inefficient long 2pt jump shots

 

[christophero]

We'll still win by 25, but clearly have things to work on.

 

[chov1125]

This is exactly what the doctor ordered. We as fans couldn’t contain our excitement imagine a group of 18 year olds. Time to get back to work after this game. As “good” as Army looks, they are a mid pack Patriot team, nothing is given.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Thank God for Zion. Too much one on one, too much 3 point shooting, too many turnovers, and too damn little defense.

OFC

 

[bluedevilfan42]

Defense needs work.