Live Updates: No. 2 Duke at Miami
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Final: Duke 97, Miami 60
Media timeout | 3:05 - There hasn't been an update for the Hurricanes because this game has been blowing out of proportion. Duke's second team is walking through the starters of the Hurricanes. That should give you an idea of what is happening tonight now against the Hurricanes. Duke 89, Miami 53
Timeout Miami | 16:54 - Miami continues to make the same mistakes on offense and defense. It was expected to happen and it happened quickly. Duke 57, Miami 34
2nd Half:
Halftime: Duke 47, Miami 32
It could be worse for Miami. They are playing a decent game they just can't score the ball the same way Duke can. It is expected to be that way when you are at the bottom of the conference compared to being a National Championship contender. This is more of an audition for Jai Lucas than a keep-the-morale-up game for the Hurricanes.
Media timeout: 3:59 - It's not a blowout and Miami is starting to build some type of momentum but there is still so much time left in this game. Defensively Duke is dominant inside the paint and is swatting anything that's coming close to it. Duke 36, Miami 23
Media timeout 7:29 - The Hurricanes can't do a single thing inside the paint. It is a block party for Duke but Bethea is starting to put together a good game with nine points and making most of his threes so far. Duke 29, Miami 17
First media timeout 15:11 - The Miami Hurricanes are struggling to find anything on offense. They don't get put into their actions until 10 seconds left on the shot clock. It is an easy-looking game for Duke right now. Duke 10, Miami 2
1st Half:
Pregame:
As of now, Matthew Cleveland has not warmed up and is sitting out during shoot around. It looks like he is not preparing the play against No. 2 Duke.
The Miami Hurricanes are trying to attempt the impossible. But they will be without their star player Matthew Cleveland. It will be up to the young freshman Jalil Bethea, Austin Swartz, Divine Ugochukwu and the rest of the Hurricanes to try and be something different.
The Canes will need to play team defense and the best defense they have played all season. It is more than just a game now. This is about pride.
How to Watch Duke at Miami
What: Duke Blue Devils @ Miami Hurricanes
When: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Where: BankUnited Center, Coral Gables, Florida
TV: ESPN
Live Stream: ESPN+
Miami Players to Watch vs. Duke
Matthew Cleveland, Miami Hurricanes - Cleveland has been the leading scorer for the Canes this season dropping 16.3 points per game. The guard has also been their most efficient scorer with a field goal percentage of 50.7% this season. If Miami has any shot at pulling off this monumental upset then he will have to have the game of his life.
Duke Players to Watch vs. Miami
Cooper Flagg, Duke Blue Devils - Across the court for the Blue Devils, Flagg leads the team in pretty much every statistical category. On offense, the star guard leads the team in scoring (19.5), assists (4.0), and shooting percentage (48.6). While on defense he leads the team in rebounds (7.7), steals (1.6), and blocks (1.1). Miami will have to find some way to slow him down in this game to have any shot of being competitive.
Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.