Duke beats UNC for sixth straight win, earns double-bye

Duke's men's basketball team defeated their rival UNC for the sixth consecutive time on Saturday night, with a final score of 85-80.

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The game was played at UNC's home court, the Dean E. Smith Center, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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Duke's win secured them a double-bye in the upcoming ACC tournament, which means they won't have to play until the quarterfinals.

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The team's leading scorer was freshman Paolo Banchero, who had 23 points and 7 rebounds.

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Senior guard Wendell Moore Jr. also played a crucial role in the win, contributing 17 points and 6 rebounds.

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The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Duke pulling ahead in the final minutes to secure the victory.

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Duke's head coach Mike Krzyzewski praised his team's resilience and ability to execute under pressure.

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The win was especially satisfying for Duke fans, as UNC had defeated Duke in their last meeting in February.

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Duke will now turn their attention to their next opponent, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, whom they will face on Tuesday night.

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