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Defense, Long Duke Basketball's Identity, Is Off

State and Miami took full advantage

By JD King
Jan 11, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Abu Abdul-Malik (0) pulls down a rebound in front of Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) during the second half at PNC Arena. North Carolina State won 87-75
Jan 11, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack forward Abu Abdul-Malik (0) pulls down a rebound in front of Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) during the second half at PNC Arena. North Carolina State won 87-75
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Here's more on Duke's recent defensive woes, with Coach K saying that he's been aware of something different since Christmas, but he hasn't been able to figure out precisely what it is. Given that his gifts as a psychologist may outclass his gifts as a coach - and those are prodigious enough - that's really saying something.

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