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Duke Blue Devils Set to Clash with Wake Forest at Joel Coliseum

As the Duke Blue Devils prepare to face off against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Blue Devils have been on an upward trajectory, showcasing their ability to dominate both ends of the court in their past performances.


Feb 12, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Wake Forest Deamon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) drives to the basket as Duke Blue Devils forward Sean Stewart (13) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing their last three games, Duke has consistently outperformed their opponents. In their most recent matchup against the Demon Deacons themselves, Duke secured a comfortable win with 77 points compared to Wake Forest's 69. Their field goal percentage stood at an impressive 47 percent, and they excelled in two-point shots with a success rate of 63 percent. Moreover, they've demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by maintaining an average of over four blocks per game.


Their offensive prowess was further highlighted against Boston College where they scored 80 points and had a field goal percentage of 48 percent. Notably, Duke's assists-to-turnover ratio was exceptional at approximately 2.71 – indicating efficient ball handling and teamwork.


Feb 12, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) spins to the basket as Wake Forest Deamon Deacons forward Andrew Carr (11) defends during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 77-69. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Against Notre Dame, Duke continued its winning streak with a scoreline of 71-53. They dominated inside the paint scoring 38 points and capitalized on turnovers by scoring nine points off them.


The upcoming game is expected to be influenced by these trends as well as the venue advantage for Wake Forest playing at home in Winston-Salem. However, given Duke's recent form and statistical advantages in key areas such as shooting accuracy and defense mechanisms like blocks and steals – it could very well counteract any home-court benefit that Wake Forest might have.


Feb 12, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils fans harass Wake Forest Deamon Deacons guard Cameron Hildreth (2) as he inbounds the ball during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 77-69. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch this exciting encounter on February 24th at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum or tune into ESPN channel 206 for live coverage starting from 7 PM Eastern Time.

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