The 'Len' Zone
Duke vs. Notre Dame
Statistical Breakdown
Duke defeated Notre Dame 86-78 in a high-intensity matchup. Cooper Flagg's 42-point performance (a Duke freshman recordP led Duke to victory despite Notre Dame's strong shooting.

by Len Clark

Field Goal Efficiency
Duke
24-45 (53.3%)
Cooper Flagg: 11-14
Notre Dame
27-55 (49.1%)
Three-Point Shooting
63.6%
Notre Dame
14-22 from three-point range
33.3%
Duke
8-24 from beyond the arc
Free Throw Dominance
1
Duke
30-35 (85.7%)
2
Notre Dame
10-16 (62.5%)
3
Impact
Key factor in Duke's victory
Rebounding Battle

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2

3

1

Duke: 32
7 offensive, 25 defensive

2

Notre Dame: 22
6 offensive, 16 defensive

3

Advantage
Duke's +10 rebounding edge
Key Player Performances
Cooper Flagg (Duke)
42 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists
Markus Burton (Notre Dame)
23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Points in the Paint

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2

3

1

Duke: 26

2

Notre Dame: 16

3

Advantage
Duke's stronger inside game
Final Takeaways

Free Throw Success
Duke's 30-35 free throws were decisive.

Three-Point Shooting
Notre Dame's 63.6% from three wasn't enough.

Rebounding Edge
Duke's +10 rebounding limited Notre Dame's second chances.