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Five takeaways from Duke's win over Syracuse in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament

Duke beat Syracuse late Friday night in what its players called a "battle," a "fight," and a "grind it out game."

The game was tight throughout, and No. 11 seed Syracuse had one final chance to tie it at at the end, but the Blue Devils held on to win 69-65. No. 2 seed Duke will now advance to the Elite 8 to play No. 1 seed Kansas on Sunday.

Kansas beat Clemson in the game before Duke's 80-76.

Here are five takeaways from Duke's win:

1. Duke can't get off to slow second half starts

Duke finished the first half on a 10-0 run, which gave it a seven-point lead heading into halftime.