As the Louisville Cardinals prepare to face off against the Duke Blue Devils, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Cardinals have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past few games, which could play a crucial role in their upcoming challenge.

Feb 20, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor(5) throws a pass ahead of Louisville Cardinals guard El Ellis (3) during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Cardinals struggled defensively, allowing 86 points. Despite shooting an impressive 58 percent from two-point range and 86 percent from the free-throw line, they were unable to contain the Panthers' offense. Turnovers were also a concern as they gave up possession 12 times.

The previous encounter with Boston College Eagles saw a better offensive output with 77 points scored by Louisville. They managed a solid field goal percentage of 47 and converted one-third of their three-point attempts. However, turnovers continued to plague them with another 13 lost possessions.

Feb 20, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA;Louisville Cardinals guard El Ellis (3) controls the ball against Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor(5) during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

A glimmer of hope shone through during their home game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets where Louisville came out on top with 79 points. Their free-throw accuracy was exceptional at an astounding 91 percent, which could be pivotal in close encounters. They also dominated on rebounds with a total of 41 and turned over the ball fewer times than in previous games.

As we look ahead to the clash at Cameron Indoor Stadium, defense will undoubtedly be top-of-mind for Coach Chris Mack's squad after giving up an average of over eighty points across these matches. Improving ball security will also be essential for success against Duke's formidable lineup.

Feb 20, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski(30) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 79-62. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals must capitalize on strong paint presence while maintaining discipline if they wish to emerge victorious in Durham. With both teams sharing similar time zones and no significant travel fatigue expected for Louisville, fans can anticipate an energetic contest.

Mark your calendars for February 29th; tip-off is scheduled at midnight UTC (7 PM Eastern Time). The game will unfold at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina – home turf for the Blue Devils – promising an electrifying atmosphere for this basketball showdown. Fans can catch all live action on ACC Network (channel number:612).

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