Why Was Duke Able To Snap Their Three Game Losing Streak When They Hosted Georgia Tech?

Heading into their game verses Georgia Tech on Tuesday night in Durham North Carolina Duke was on a three game losing streak!

Why?

They lost at Virginia Tech on Tuesday January 12, 2021 by a score of 74-67!

Where?

Blacksburg Virginia!

Why?

Duke trimmed an 18-point deficit in the first half down to one with 13:12 remaining, but Virginia Tech pulled away late! “according to an article on goduke.com

Then they lost to Pittsburgh on January 19, 2021 by a score of 79-73!

Where?

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!

Why?

Duke trimmed a deficit this time of 15 down to two late in the second half, but it proved to be too little, too late. “according to an article on goduke.com”

And on Saturday January 23, 2021 they lost to Louisville by a score of 70-65!

Where?

Louisville Kentucky!

Why?

Because Duke missed key three-point attempts in the last minute. “according to an article on goduke.com

However,

On Tuesday night Duke was able to snap their three game losing streak!

Where?

In Durham North Carolina!

Why?

Jalen Johnson converted a pair of three-point plays and Duke hit key free throws in the final minutes to pull away from Georgia Tech, 75-68. “according to an article on goduke.com