Well, the Blue Devils did not technically start slow against the George Mason Patriots Tuesday Night. They simply spent the most of the game in an offensive funk, sans a run here and there. The Blue Devils ran good offense for the majority of the game, they just didn’t do a good job of hitting shots – from 2, 3 or the free throw line.
Duke never seemed to not be in control, which is probably the best one can ask for in games following exam breaks. Even with the sloppiness and Duke’s sub-30% shooting from the field in the first half, the good guys still managed to eke out a 9 point halftime lead against the Patriots.