#7 NC STATE vs #3 DUKE Preview (ACC Tournament Edition)

Time: 3:30-ish
TV: ACCN, ESPN

Recap of Last Night

Review
January 18th, 2014 (Durham, NC)
Duke 95
NC State 60

Nothing went right. I mean absolutely nothing. Even Buckets was just Average. It’s pretty simple, everything the Pack did in the first game, do the opposite.

ADVANTAGES

PREDICTION
KenPom likes Duke by 9, Vegas opened at Duke -10.

TJ is going to get tired today from carrying the heavy workload. I also think it’ll be a 5-on-8 game if it’s even close. The Pack used up all it’s magic on the final 6 shots last night and the run comes to an end today. Yes I’m being negative, it’s worked for the Pack so far.

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  • #46553
    Rick
    Keymaster

    Le’ Nard does not know the word surrender

    #46554
    Texpack
    Participant

    Vandy channelling Chris Mullin.

    #46555
    1.21 Jigawatts
    Keymaster

    Rebound the effing ball guys … holy …

    Just wasted breath on this team.

    #46556
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    Duke is simply faster off the dribble. Going to be a long afternoon if the pack doesn’t set up on D.

    ^I actually think we should pack it in some a la Virginia and take our chances with contested three’s … If Duke’s allowed to drive at will it will be a long day.

    So far hanging in there … could really start swinging some momentum if we start rebounding the ball.

    #46557
    bill.onthebeach
    Participant

    OK… at the Under12 …
    PACK 0 — Dook O…

    We are, to use a football term, playing “Bend not Break” defense…

    but that ain’t going to work against Dook,,,
    K will poke and poke and poke and then something will break…

    Rest of the kids are picking it up..
    had to get warmed up.. I guess..

    Offensive possessions are going to be “precious” today… and we need the most we can get out of them…

    #NCSU-North Carolina's #1 FOOTBALL school!
    #46558
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    Our only chance is to just keep up on offense. Shootout.

    #46559
    WolfWiz11
    Participant

    The key to a victory today is the play of our bigs and that of Hipster Cat. Gotta help Buckets out, while minimizing the turnovers. Smart play from Cat so far, playing with patience and slowing it down.

    #46560
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    Loose balls going their way

    #46561
    bill.onthebeach
    Participant

    .. look for K’s three subs to make some fouls…
    to get the Zebra’s going.. (on both ends)…

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    #46562
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    Hipster Cat with nothing but net? Holy shitsnacks.

    #46563
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    This is a game where we need Le Nard and Des cloned. They could help keep us in it, but they’ll foul out first.

    #46564
    Rick
    Keymaster

    Buckets is a demi god

    #46565
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    Dang, I’m really going to miss Warren next year.

    #46566
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    Way to go Freeman … love that guy

    #46567
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    A Frenchie and 1…wow.

    #46568
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    Our dudes who can’t shoot are doing so effectively.

    #46569
    1.21 Jigawatts
    Keymaster

    ^I actually think we should pack it in some a la Virginia and take our chances with contested three’s … If Duke’s allowed to drive at will it will be a long day.

    So far hanging in there … could really start swinging some momentum if we start rebounding the ball.

    How do you pack in the D and still contest 3’s?

    The worst thing we can do is allow them open 3’s.

    #46570
    Wufpacker
    Participant

    We’re playing well so far, but we still look tired.

    I think we oughta take a page from the George McClain playbook and coke up at halftime.

    #46571
    1.21 Jigawatts
    Keymaster

    Thuggy Thornton

    Nothing in particular just wanted to remind everyone who the dirtiest player in the ACC is.

    #46572
    BJD95
    Keymaster

    I don’t think Hipster Cat or Le Nard have missed yet.

    #46573
    bill.onthebeach
    Participant

    At the Under8…in the first…
    PACK 0 — Dook 0

    all tied up and everybody’s warmed up…
    ten guys all playing well..

    … this game ain’t gonna finish in the 50s-60s…

    looking at 85-83…

    ANTHONY’s jump shot in 2-3 inches higher today…
    and he’s making ’em…

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    #46574
    1.21 Jigawatts
    Keymaster

    I’d say K is working the refs but I’m always told he and other select coaches don’t do that.

    #46575
    wufpup76
    Keymaster

    Way to go Cat! 🙂

    And 2 of Hood’s 10 fouls have been called

    Technical???? Thanks ACC Network – no idea what’s happening

    #46576
    MrPlywood
    Participant

    T on K?

    #46577
    WolfWiz11
    Participant

    As far as fatigue, three games in three days will do that I guess. But I do believe we are playing with no fear here, as we should seeing as we GOTT nothing to lose, backs against the wall here. Time to go balls out. Cat and Le Nard are stepping up today.

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