Can Duke Get Back To Being Consistant On Defense With Or Without Amile Jefferson To Give Themselves A Shot To Win At Louisville?

Duke who has a record of 14-3 is coming off an 88-72 loss on the road to Florida State in Tallahassee without Amile Jefferson. 

Duke allowed Florida State to shoot 53% while allowing their percentage to go up in the second half to 57.6 % .Tuesday was the fourth time Duke has allowed their opponent to 50%. The other opponents that shot that percentage were Kansas, Virginia Tech and Boston College. "according to    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2685671-duke-missing-amile-jefferson-more-than-coach-k-after-loss-to-florida-state

Amile Jefferson's production was missed Tuesday as he has been averaging 13.1 points 10.1 rebounds to go along with six double doubles. "according to http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2685671-duke-missing-amile-jefferson-more-than-coach-k-after-loss-to-florida-state

Louisville meanwhile also has a record of 14-3 and is coming off an 85-80 win Thursday. "according to http://www.gocards.com/news/2017/1/11/mens-basketball-no-14-louisville-holds-off-pittsburgh-85-80.aspx?path=mbball

Quentin Snider scored 22 points while also scoring the last two with 25.3 seconds remaining in regulation to lift Louisville over Pittsburgh. "according to http://www.gocards.com/news/2017/1/11/mens-basketball-no-14-louisville-holds-off-pittsburgh-85-80.aspx?path=mbball

Louisville blew a 59-35 lead when Jamal Artis dropped 32 points for Pittsburgh cutting Louisville's lead to 81-76 with 45 seconds remaining in regulation.  He was 15-22 from the field while Michael Young contributed 17 points for Pittsburgh. "according to http://www.gocards.com/news/2017/1/11/mens-basketball-no-14-louisville-holds-off-pittsburgh-85-80.aspx?path=mbball

Tip-off is set for 12pm. The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726&DB_OEM_ID=4200