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As the clock wound down in the first half, both teams exchanged baskets in a tense back-and-forth battle, featuring notable plays including a three-pointer from Anderson that cut Duke’s lead down to a single possession.
Half-Time Adjustments
Heading into halftime, Duke held a slender lead despite shooting inefficiencies from the field, with a shooting percentage dipping to around 26%. A half-time dialogue focused on maintaining composure and improving shooting accuracy aimed to turn Duke’s fortunes around in the second half.