College basketball has always been a source of intense rivalry and excitement, with few matchups capturing the attention of fans quite like Duke versus North Carolina. For decades, these two powerhouses have battled it out on the court, producing some of the most memorable moments in the history of the sport. One such game that stands out is the Duke 84-93 North Carolina matchup.
In this particular game, both teams showcased their exceptional talent and determination. The atmosphere was electric as fans from both schools packed into the arena, eager to witness this legendary clash. From tip-off to final buzzer, it was a back-and-forth battle with neither team willing to give an inch.
Jared McCain layup, UNC's star freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau surged down the floor and found an open Cormac Ryan, who nailed Carolina's first triple of the game that gave his team an early 13-8 lead. 
Jeremy Roach, one of three Blue Devils with 20-points Saturday, found the range with consecutive triples and tied the game at 22. However, Carolina's pesky defense once again fueled an immediate response — UNC outscored Duke 19-7 on the afternoon in points off turnovers — as Ryan poked free a steal near mid-court and converted a layup through contact in transition to cap off an 8-1 run. A balanced scoring approach remained fruitful for the Heels, with six players scoring at least four points by the break, and a Bacot layup sent UNC into the locker room up 45-35. 
Filipowski on the roll.
That’s Duke’s primary way of scoring, and North Carolina ranks above-average in ball-screen roll-man PPP allowed (.96 PPP allowed, 65th percentile) — the UNC forwards are proving themselves as skilled defenders, including Bacot, Jalen Washington and Harrison Ingram.
Duke’s won the last two battles 62-57 and 63-57, respectively, both games flying Under closing totals between 143 and 145.
We should see a similar game script, with Duke viciously denying North Carolina’s pace-and-post and the Heels defending Filipowski in the pick-and-roll while both teams effectively clean the glass.
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