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Clemson Defeats Duke 77-71 - Recap
Clemson got 22 points from Viktor Lakhin en route to a 77-71 victory over Duke on Saturday at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Clemson were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Clemson got 14 points from Chase Hunter and another 12 points from Jaeden Zackery. Chase Hunter contributed 3 assists, while Ian Schieffelin cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Duke got a 23-point performance from Tyrese Proctor, who was supported by 18 points from Cooper Flagg. Sion James had 5 assists in a losing cause for Duke, while Khaman Maluach grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Duke were victorious, as the score was 41-36 at the break.
Clemson had a 29-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Clemson heads into a battle against North Carolina. Duke, meanwhile, will have their next action against California.