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Jayhawks win thriller in Las Vegas

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November 27, 2024

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LAS VEGAS — Kansas basketball survived a thriller on Tuesday in Las Vegas in opposition to Duke, hanging on to win 75-72.

The No. 1 Jayhawks began off robust on this matchup in opposition to the No. 10 Blue Devils. Nevertheless, Duke was in a position to come again and make this a battle down the stretch. Kansas needed to overcome the actual fact considered one of its stars, Hunter Dickinson, was ejected within the second half.

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Here’s what occurred:

UPDATE: 8:24 p.m. (CT): FINAL: Kansas 75, Duke 72

UPDATE: 8:05 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 70-67 with 3:33 left in 2nd Half

It was a battle earlier than Hunter Dickinson’s ejection, and it has remained one after. At this level, the Jayhawks have a three-point lead with about three and a half minutes left within the second half. Though Duke appeared to have the momentum following the ejection, Kansas has been in a position to make sufficient performs to not relinquish that fully.

UPDATE: 7:54 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 65-64 with 7:40 left in 2nd Half

Kansas must go the remainder of the best way with out Hunter Dickinson. Throughout this latest stretch of play, it was decided he dedicated a flagrant two foul and was ejected. The Jayhawks will want Flory Bidunga to step up.

UPDATE: 7:34 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 57-51 with 11:59 left in 2nd Half

Duke has relied upon its 3-point taking pictures far more than Kansas has up to now, and the Blue Devils are taking pictures the ball nicely from behind the arc. However Kansas remains to be up six factors with about 12 minutes left within the second half. The Jayhawks have been in a position to shoot it nicely from behind the arc as nicely, and still have the benefit in factors within the paint.

UPDATE: 7:22 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 50-42 with 16:54 left in 2nd Half

Duke eventually took a lead once more early within the second half, however Kansas has reclaimed the momentum. The Jayhawks are on a 9-0 run that compelled a Blue Devils timeout that led to this break within the motion. Duke hasn’t scored in additional than two minutes.

UPDATE: 7 p.m. (CT): Kansas 41, Duke 39

UPDATE: 6:49 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 32-30 with 3:55 left in 1st Half

Duke is on a 10-0 run now, and trails by simply a few factors with rather less than 4 minutes left within the first half. Kansas has led for nearly quarter-hour up to now tonight, whereas Duke has led for lower than a minute. Nevertheless, it seems just like the momentum is all on the Blue Devils’ aspect at this level.

UPDATE: 6:47 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 32-25 with 4:42 left in 1st Half

Neither staff has taken superb care of the ball up to now. Every staff has seven turnovers, with Kansas scoring 9 factors off of these and Duke scoring six. It is one thing to observe shifting ahead.

UPDATE: 6:34 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 25-16 with 7:49 left in 1st Half

Kansas’ pictures aren’t falling as frequently as they did to begin the sport. It is allowed Duke to stay inside putting distance right here within the first half. However they nonetheless lead by 9 factors with a bit lower than eight minutes left within the first half.

UPDATE: 6:26 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 23-13 with 11:11 left in 1st Half

Kansas is dipping into its bench early, because it seems to take care of a cushty lead. Even Rakease Passmore is getting a while right here, because the freshman guard continues to be part of the Jayhawks’ rotation. The gang appears to be fairly even, however Kansas followers have had extra to rejoice up to now.

UPDATE: 6:12 p.m. (CT): Kansas leads 13-3 with 15:56 left in 1st Half

After happening 3-2 early, Kansas has gone on an 11-0 run to guide by 10 with rather less than 16 minutes left within the first half. Hunter Dickinson has 5 factors and a few rebounds already, to go together with an help. Duke star Cooper Flagg has but to be a lot of an element for the Blue Devils, with high quality protection not simply from the Jayhawks’ KJ Adams however the staff as a complete.

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Kansas basketball vs Duke recreation time

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 26
Time: 8 p.m. (CT)
Location: T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas

What channel is Kansas basketball vs Duke recreation on at this time?

Kansas basketball’s recreation in opposition to Duke might be broadcast on ESPN. Karl Ravech (play-by-play), Fran Fraschilla (analyst), Kris Budden (reporter), Joe Taylor (producer) and Anthony DeMarco (director) might be on the decision. Streaming choices embrace ESPN+.

Kansas basketball vs Duke betting line

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Nov. 25

Odds: Duke by 2.5
O/U: 148.5

Kansas basketball 2024-25 schedule

Check out Kansas’ first 5 video games of the common season. Take a look at its full schedule on-line.

Nov. 4 (residence): Howard — Kansas gained 87-57
Nov. 8 (residence): UNC — Kansas gained 92-89
Nov. 12 (impartial): Michigan State — Kansas gained 77-69
Nov. 16 (residence): Oakland — Kansas gained 78-57
Nov. 19 (residence): UNCW — Kansas gained 84-66

Duke basketball 2024-25 schedule

Check out Duke’s first 5 video games of the common season. Take a look at its full schedule on-line.

Nov. 4 (residence): Maine — Duke gained 96-62
Nov. 8 (residence): Military — Duke gained 100-58
Nov. 12 (impartial): Kentucky — Duke misplaced 77-72
Nov. 16 (residence): Wofford — Duke gained 86-35
Nov. 22 (away): Arizona — Duke gained 69-55

Jordan Guskey covers College of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He’s the Nationwide Sports activities Media Affiliation’s sportswriter of the 12 months for the state of Kansas for 2022. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.

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