After Their Covid -19 Pause, Two Postponed Games At Clemson, At Notre Dame Duke Returned To The Hardwood On Tuesday Night In Durham, Beat Georgia Tech 69-57

After their Covid 19 pause, two postponed games at Clemson, at Notre Dame Duke returned to the hardwood on Tuesday night in Durham, beat Georgia Tech 69-57.

Though,

I have to say it wasn’t pretty!

Why?

Duke shot 37.3% on field goals , 31.3 % on three pointers!

“according to espn.com”

Paolo Banchero contributed 17 points , 11 rebounds.

At one time though Georgia Tech trimmed a 15-point deficit down to six with 4:09 remaining.

Though Duke came up with answers as AJ Griffin dunked as well as contested three from fellow freshman Trevor Keels and multiple late free throws -- to stay in front.

Griffin finished with 12 points, his fourth double-figure scoring output in the last five games, while Keels netted 10 with five rebounds.
”according to goduke.com”

Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about Duke’s 69-57 win over Georgia Tech to David Shumate who is the voice of the Blue Devils.

I thought our defense was outstanding I thought our kids made big plays but it’s going to be a work in progress coming off that pause . We’re not who’ve been , there’s rust as you would expect but we really competed.

AJ Griffin had this about Duke’s 69=57 win over Georgia Tech to David Shumate who is the voice of the Blue Devils.

We were all just excited to play again , we knew we were going to have to fight threw this one after not playing . I think I am getting in better shape each game. - I’m just happy to be playing.

“according to David Shumate’s social media account on Twitter!

Duke is now going to be prepare to host Miami on Saturday!

Tipoff is set for 8:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!