Thursday, Jan. 4 7:00pm ET
Blue Devils top Seminoles in ACC tip-off
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski makes no
bones about it: His team can shoot.
"That's one of our strengths," Krzyzewski said after watching
his team hit 15 3-pointers in a 99-72 victory at Florida State in
the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Thursday
night.
Jason Williams, Shane Battier and Nate James combined for 70
points as the third-ranked Blue Devils (12-1) coasted to their 18th
win in 19 games in ACC play vs. the Seminoles.
"I get the other team's attention a lot more than I did last
year," said Williams, who shot 6-for-10 from 3-point range and
finished with a game-high 26 points.
"If you leave us open, there is a high percentage we're going
to knock it down," Williams said. "A 3-pointer for us is kind of
like a layup."
Krzyzewski's club shot 49.3 percent overall and 46.9 percent
from long distance, making 15 of 32 3s.
Battier and James each scored 22 points and Mike Dunleavy added
15, combining to shoot 9-for-20 from the arc.
"For us it's a really good distance," Krzyzewski said. "We
can put four guys who can shoot 'em out there."
Florida State (4-9) made seven of 10 from long range, but didn't get
nearly as many shots.
"When you play Duke, you have to pick your poison," Florida
State coach Steve Robinson said. "Are you going to stop the drive,
the 3 or the post-up game?"
The Blue Devils jumped to a 23-9 lead midway through the first
half and opened their largest lead at 88-54 with 8:43 left.
"They have so many weapons," Robinson said. "Once you get
away from doing your thing, they just seem to continue to pounce on
you."
Carlos Boozer's game-high nine rebounds led Duke to a 43-29
lead. The Blue Devils had 21 offensive rebounds, leading to 21
second-chance points.
"If you can't rebound, you can't win," Florida State's Monte
Cummings said. "Especially against a team that shoots that well."
Cummings led Florida State with 19 points and freshman Michael
Joiner added 16. Adrian Crawford and Antwuan Dixon were also in
double figures for the Seminoles with 11 and 10 points,
respectively.
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Jason Williams feeds Mike Dunleavy on the break.
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Mike Mathews uses the jump-hook in the post.
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Mike Dunleavy gets the steal and finishes at the other end.
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