The first 9 minutes were a struggling for Duke, even at home, against the Virginia Tech Hokies. In fact the Blue Devils turned it over 7 times in that time period. Keeping Virginia Tech within striking distance of the lead, Duke turnovers accounted for 11 of Virginia Techs 28 points at the half. Duke spent the next 11 minutes only turning the ball over 1 more time before the half ended and etched out some breathing room with an 8 point lead. Duke played primarily zone against the Hokies, who came in to the game the hottest shooting team in the ACC.
Duke Heats up and Downs Virginia Tech 74-52; Grayson Allen Scores 25, Wendell Carter Jr. Notches a Double-Double
