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Reactions to Duke Basketball’s Loss to Syracuse

Duke Basketball fell to Syracuse in a tight 66-64 loss, giving the Blue Devils their longest losing streak since the 2006-2007 season. Center Marshall Plumlee had a dominant game, compiling 19 points and 17 rebounds. Here are some of our notes and observations from Duke’s loss to the Orange:

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