Two top-15 teams, two of the nation's best players, a career performance and a second-half comeback-it was a game more reminiscent of March than November.
When the No. 8 Blue Devils tip off against Oklahoma State in their season opener Friday at 7 p.m. in Cameron Indoor Stadium, they will be hoping for history to repeat itself.
At first mention of his injury-prone knees, Dave McClure stands and walks over to the wood table in the middle of the room.
The Blue Devils, having won their two opening contests of the 2K Sports Classic, advance to the semifinals in New York City and will play either Southern Illinois or Massachusetts Nov. 20.
"We just didn't make the extra pass," Krzyzewski said. "I'm a big basketball gods guy, and I think sometimes you get punished and you miss layups, and you don't see that open guy."
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