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Top Five Duke Basketball Plays From Huge Madison Square Garden Victory

The Duke basketball team is on a four-game winning streak with four games remaining in the regular season.
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Duke basketball recorded its all-time largest victory in Madison Square Garden via Saturday night's 110-67 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini (17-11, 9-8 Big Ten). Third-year head coach Jon Scheyer's No. 3-ranked Blue Devils improved to 24-3 overall and 15-1 in ACC play.

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Considering seven players reached double-digit points, led by freshman guard Isaiah Evans' 17 points while shooting 5-for-8 from downtown, it's understandable that the Duke basketball social media team needed until late Sunday to pick the Blue Devils' top five plays:

5. Mason Gillis' on-the-floor hustle, Kon Knueppel's court awareness, and Caleb Foster's determined driving score.

4. Cooper Flagg's alley-oop find and fellow rookie standout Khaman Maluach's flush.

3. Beloved Blue Devil deep reserve Spencer Hubbard's splash from long range to push the lead to 45 with under a minute to play.

2. Flagg's drive, pump fake, and strong finish off the glass early in the second half.

1. Flagg's hesitation at the 3-point line in transition, lightning acceleration past traffic to the rim, and two-handed slam.

The Blue Devils are now gearing up for a true road test against the Miami Hurricanes (6-21, 2-14 ACC) at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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