Official game day thread- Duke vs Ilinois

[pisgah101]

MSG
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8:00

I’m pretty excited about this non conference game in Cameron north.. we are currently a 8.5 point favorite over the 17-10 Illini who have been struggling as of late. Let’s hope for a good showing against a solid opponent on a national stage

Duke-82
Illinois- 68

 

[JimboSlice00]

Line moved from -10.5 to -8.5 quick.

Duke 78
Illinois 68

 

[The Only Blue]

Defend the 3 and rebound. We do that and we win.

Let's go Duke

 

[Kingbluedevil]

Looking forward to out of conference opponent on a big stage

 

[bullcity gamer]

Get out to a fast start, defend the 3, and make the Illini try to drive and score on Duke’s Strong interior defense.

Think Proctor and James hold Jakucionis to 12 points or less.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

A big test. Illinois was an FF/NT contender to begin the year and has fallen since starting 12-3. They'll be hyped up and looking to score a resume-building win. They're a team that lets it fly from 3, so let's defend the line and rebound. We can score a huge quad 1 win if we play our game. Looking for big minutes from Mal, Big Pat, and Gillis.

 

[JustAfanatic]

Duke 81
Illinois 67

 

[KNICKI]

RUTGERS handled them pretty easily. Wouldn’t worry too much

 

[hart2chesson]

Hard to read the tea leaves. Both teams are missing a key performer, plus the Illini have been hit with a flu bug. 82-71 Devils, and either Gillis or Evans notch double figures. OFC

 

[sheyduke]

Duke

 

[dukesince91]

Duke 84-70
Big P and Gillis provide quality minutes.

 

[Mac9192]

They should leave no doubt tonight that Duke is legit. We win by about 10.

 

[Dad2ze]

Duke wins big and Coop goes off in the Garden.

Duke - 87
Illinois- 67

 

[Dattier]

They will try to get mismatches on the perimeter since we switch on all screens. Mal may have to defend the 3 at times.

I like us by a comfortable final margin after some separation by halftime.

 

[BluePhil]

I am going to say Duke by 20.

 

[The Only Blue]

Can anyone confirm if we're losing Jai Lucas after the season? I'm seeing it on Twitter

 

[bleediteveryday30]

https://www.si.com/college/miami/ba...ire-jai-lucas-as-next-head-coach-01jmqtzfd81b

 

[The Only Blue]

Damn smh. Think he is the main recruiter for Nate Ament so hopefully we still get him

Wished this could have waited at least waited till the end of the year.

 

[Dad2ze]

https://www.si.com/college/miami/ba...ire-jai-lucas-as-next-head-coach-01jmqtzfd81b

I’ve read multiple different things. I think definitely talking to him but that’s it .

 

[sheyduke]

Evans with seven in the first half

 

[12375CAT]

Illiniwek is toast
Agree#####

 

[The Only Blue]

They missed open shots but can't complain about much. Got big lead with Coop sitting a bunch with his fouls.

Let's go Duke!

 

[sheyduke]

I’ve read multiple different things. I think definitely talking to him but that’s it .

This article is wrong . He came in under Scheyer not K .

 

[Ioliva]

We needed to dominate and make a statement tonight. If coop doesn’t pad his stats Broome will pass him in the npoy race tonight

 

[JimboSlice00]

Heck of a half. Keep it up fellas.

 

[bullcity gamer]

Looks like Duke’s Coaching Staff Succeeded with their strategy of shutting down the 3 point shot for Illinois.

Great Job Coaching Staff!!!

 

[pinecreek]

Duke giving Illinois all they want.

 

[bullcity gamer]

Big Pat needs to Teach Maluach how to keep the basketball up high on offense.

It drives me nuts how often the ball gets taken away from Maluach on offense.

 

[JimboSlice00]

Absolutely giving Illinois the business. My goodness.

 

[bullcity gamer]

Duke Is Very Dialed In. They Are Still Evolving Too!!!

 

[dukesince91]

I guess Duke will keep their 1 seed.

 

[The Only Blue]

Belt to ***

 

[BluePhil]

I am going to say Duke by 20.

Ummm, I meant per half...

 

[tclark6]

Belt to ***

 

[Ioliva]

come on scheyer let Stanley play

Hopefully this is what foster needed to get his confidence back. Looks good!

 

[bullcity gamer]

like I said on Monday Night, “Foster Still Has Talent and That Dog in Him!!!!”

 

[The Only Blue]

Hub with the step back 3!!

Man were we ready to play tonight!!!

 

[Mac9192]

Not sure what was better, Hubbard hitting the three, or the bench reaction.

 

[sheyduke]

WOW. Bench in with seven minutes left and they never gave in . Ouch .

 

[bullcity gamer]

Duke’s Best Game this Season while missing their Best Defender

Continue to Evolve Duke