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Notes: Duke 77, Tennessee 67
11/21/2011 8:18:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Team Notes:
• Duke started 5-0 for the fifth consecutive season and the 20th time under head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
• The Blue Devils improved to 13-0 all-time in Maui and 14-0 all-time in the Maui Invitational. Duke beat Belmont 77-76 in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 11 of this season in a preliminary Maui Invitational matchup.
• Duke won its 10th consecutive game against a non-conference opponent on a neutral court.
• Duke had four players score in double figures for the fourth time this season.
• For the second straight game, Duke used the starting lineup of Seth Curry, Andre Dawkins, Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee and Austin Rivers. Curry, Dawkins, Rivers and Mason Plumlee have started every game this season.
• Duke trailed 33-31 with 2:18 remaining in the first half but scored eight straight points to close out the half and take a 39-33 lead into halftime. Austin Rivers made back-to-back three-pointers during that span, and Seth Curry added a two-point jumper.
• Duke also got the first two points of the second half to extend that run to 10 consecutive points. Duke has scored 10 or more consecutive points four times this season.
• The Blue Devils held Tennessee without a three-pointer. Tennessee shot 0-of-8 from the three-point line.
• Holding onto a slim four-point lead at 59-55 with 8:16 remaining, Duke went on a 15-6 run to reclaim a double-digit lead. Duke went 5-for-6 from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw line during that run.
Player Notes:
Quinn Cook
• Contributed two points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal and his first career block.
Seth Curry
• Started his 18th consecutive game and played over 30 minutes for the third straight outing.
• Scored in double figures for the fifth straight game.
• Hit a three-pointer for the fifth straight game.
• Went 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
• Picked up a pair of steals, giving him multiple steals for the third straight game.
• Led the team with four assists
Andre Dawkins
• Started his fifth consecutive game.
• Hit a three-pointer for the 11th consecutive game.
• Scored in double figures
Ryan Kelly
• Made his second straight start.
• Scored in double figures for the fourth time this season.
• Went 5-of-9 from the field, raising his field goal percentage to .576.
Mason Plumlee
• Started his 26tth consecutive game.
• Registered double-digit rebounds for the third game and the second straight contest. He ranks among the top five in the ACC with 10.6 rebounds per game.
• Went 3-for-5 from the field, improving his field goal percentage to a team-leading .639 (third highest in the ACC).
• With the score tied at 45-45, pulled in four consecutive defensive rebounds to help Duke rebuild a 50-45 lead. Duke did not trail the rest of the game.
Miles Plumlee
• Scored five points and added six rebounds off the bench.
• Blocked a shot.
Austin Rivers
• Made his fifth straight start and played 31 minutes.
• Scored a career-high 18 points and led the team.
• Scored 11 points in the first half while sinking two three-pointers.
• Both of his first-half treys came in the final 2:18 during an 8-0 Duke run.
Tyler Thornton
• The first player off Duke's bench
• Duke started 5-0 for the fifth consecutive season and the 20th time under head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
• The Blue Devils improved to 13-0 all-time in Maui and 14-0 all-time in the Maui Invitational. Duke beat Belmont 77-76 in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 11 of this season in a preliminary Maui Invitational matchup.
• Duke won its 10th consecutive game against a non-conference opponent on a neutral court.
• Duke had four players score in double figures for the fourth time this season.
• For the second straight game, Duke used the starting lineup of Seth Curry, Andre Dawkins, Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee and Austin Rivers. Curry, Dawkins, Rivers and Mason Plumlee have started every game this season.
• Duke trailed 33-31 with 2:18 remaining in the first half but scored eight straight points to close out the half and take a 39-33 lead into halftime. Austin Rivers made back-to-back three-pointers during that span, and Seth Curry added a two-point jumper.
• Duke also got the first two points of the second half to extend that run to 10 consecutive points. Duke has scored 10 or more consecutive points four times this season.
• The Blue Devils held Tennessee without a three-pointer. Tennessee shot 0-of-8 from the three-point line.
• Holding onto a slim four-point lead at 59-55 with 8:16 remaining, Duke went on a 15-6 run to reclaim a double-digit lead. Duke went 5-for-6 from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw line during that run.
Player Notes:
Quinn Cook
• Contributed two points, two rebounds, an assist, a steal and his first career block.
Seth Curry
• Started his 18th consecutive game and played over 30 minutes for the third straight outing.
• Scored in double figures for the fifth straight game.
• Hit a three-pointer for the fifth straight game.
• Went 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
• Picked up a pair of steals, giving him multiple steals for the third straight game.
• Led the team with four assists
Andre Dawkins
• Started his fifth consecutive game.
• Hit a three-pointer for the 11th consecutive game.
• Scored in double figures
Ryan Kelly
• Made his second straight start.
• Scored in double figures for the fourth time this season.
• Went 5-of-9 from the field, raising his field goal percentage to .576.
Mason Plumlee
• Started his 26tth consecutive game.
• Registered double-digit rebounds for the third game and the second straight contest. He ranks among the top five in the ACC with 10.6 rebounds per game.
• Went 3-for-5 from the field, improving his field goal percentage to a team-leading .639 (third highest in the ACC).
• With the score tied at 45-45, pulled in four consecutive defensive rebounds to help Duke rebuild a 50-45 lead. Duke did not trail the rest of the game.
Miles Plumlee
• Scored five points and added six rebounds off the bench.
• Blocked a shot.
Austin Rivers
• Made his fifth straight start and played 31 minutes.
• Scored a career-high 18 points and led the team.
• Scored 11 points in the first half while sinking two three-pointers.
• Both of his first-half treys came in the final 2:18 during an 8-0 Duke run.
Tyler Thornton
• The first player off Duke's bench
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