| Lineup | NC State | PG - Antonio Evans (fresh) 5 pts. SG - Glen Smith (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. SF - Richard Pfeifer (fresh) 2 pts. PF - Joseph Darrow (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. C - Bill Reinhart (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Duke | PG - Craig Benner (fresh) 10 pts. 1 ast. SG - Alonzo Mendez (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Krumm (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Michael Ginyard (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. C - Jack Peterson (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 20:00 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer inbounds the ball | 34-42 |
| Game Plan | NC State | NC State is playing a fastbreak offense and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Duke | Duke is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| 19:58 | NC State | Glen Smith is fouled in the backcourt by Alonzo Mendez - foul #1 on Alonzo Mendez, team foul #1 | 34-42 |
| 19:44 | NC State | Glen Smith can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left wing | 34-42 |
| 19:42 | NC State | Joseph Darrow snags the offensive board | 34-42 |
| 19:32 | NC State | Glen Smith misses badly on a 3pt attempt from straight away | 34-42 |
| 19:31 | Duke | Michael Ginyard gets the rebound | 34-42 |
| 19:10 | Duke | Jack Peterson misses badly on a shot from the left side but the foul's on Antonio Evans - foul #2 on Antonio Evans, team foul #1 | 34-42 |
| 19:10 | Duke | Jack Peterson makes the 1st free throw | 34-43 |
| 19:10 | Duke | Jack Peterson misses the 2nd free throw | 34-43 |
| 19:10 | NC State | Joseph Darrow pulls down the rebound | 34-43 |
| 19:00 | NC State | Bill Reinhart drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Antonio Evans | 37-43 |
| 18:41 | Duke | Michael Ginyard clanks a floater from the left side | 37-43 |
| 18:40 | Duke | Jack Peterson tips it home | 37-45 |
| 18:33 | NC State | Craig Benner is called for the reach on Glen Smith - foul #1 on Craig Benner, team foul #2 | 37-45 |
| Subs | NC State | Steve Gable (C) Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | John O'Dell (PG), Rufus Kim (SG), Manuel Pierce (PF), Paul Howard (C) Craig Benner, Alonzo Mendez, Michael Ginyard, Jack Peterson | |
| 18:22 | NC State | Antonio Evans misses the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 37-45 |
| 18:20 | NC State | Steve Gable gets the offensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 18:04 | NC State | Glen Smith misses short on a floater in the lane | 37-45 |
| 18:02 | Duke | Paul Howard grabs the defensive rebound | 37-45 |
| 17:54 | Duke | Rufus Kim drills a 3 from the left corner on a great pass from John O'Dell | 37-48 |
| 17:32 | NC State | Joseph Darrow misses short on a shot from the right side but he's fouled by Richard Krumm - foul #2 on Richard Krumm, team foul #3 | 37-48 |
| Subs | NC State | Martin Tirrell (PG), William Williams (SG), Michael Grant (SF) Antonio Evans, Glen Smith, Richard Pfeifer | |
| Subs | Duke | Matthew Wei (PG), Michael Ginyard (PF) John O'Dell, Richard Krumm | |
| 17:32 | NC State | Joseph Darrow misses the 1st free throw | 37-48 |
| 17:32 | NC State | Joseph Darrow makes the 2nd free throw | 38-48 |
| 17:13 | Duke | Joseph Darrow is called for the reach on Rufus Kim - foul #2 on Joseph Darrow, team foul #2 | 38-48 |
| Subs | NC State | Bill Reinhart (C) Joseph Darrow | |
| Subs | Duke | Craig Benner (PG), Alonzo Mendez (SG), Richard Krumm (SF) Matthew Wei, Rufus Kim, Manuel Pierce | |
| 16:51 | Duke | Michael Ginyard lays it in | 38-50 |
| 16:36 | NC State | William Williams makes the wide open pull-up jumper from the right side set up by Martin Tirrell | 40-50 |
| 16:12 | Duke | Michael Ginyard drills a 3 from the right wing on a nice dish by Craig Benner | 40-53 |
| 15:59 | NC State | Martin Tirrell lays it up and in | 42-53 |
| Lineup | NC State | PG - Martin Tirrell (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. SG - William Williams (fairly fresh) 4 pts. SF - Michael Grant (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 reb. PF - Steve Gable (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Bill Reinhart (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Duke | PG - Craig Benner (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alonzo Mendez (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Richard Krumm (tiring) 4 pts. PF - Michael Ginyard (tiring) 10 pts. 4 reb. C - Paul Howard (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:43 | Duke | Craig Benner scores on a jumpshot from the right wing on a nice dish by Richard Krumm | 42-55 |
| 15:25 | NC State | William Williams comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away | 42-55 |
| 15:24 | NC State | Michael Grant misses the tip | 42-55 |
| 15:22 | Duke | The rebound goes to Michael Ginyard | 42-55 |
| 15:18 | Duke | Craig Benner clanks a pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Steve Gable - foul #1 on Steve Gable, team foul #3 | 42-55 |
| Subs | NC State | Christopher Smith (PG), Glen Smith (SG), Richard Pfeifer (SF), Joseph Darrow (PF) Martin Tirrell, William Williams, Michael Grant, Steve Gable | |
| Subs | Duke | Rufus Kim (SG), Manuel Pierce (SF), Edward Vaughn (PF), Jack Peterson (C) Alonzo Mendez, Richard Krumm, Michael Ginyard, Paul Howard | |
| 15:18 | Duke | Craig Benner makes the 1st free throw | 42-56 |
| 15:18 | Duke | Craig Benner makes the 2nd free throw | 42-57 |
| 14:56 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer makes the 3 from the right wing | 45-57 |
| 14:35 | Duke | Craig Benner is called for the offensive foul - foul #2 on Craig Benner, team foul #4 | 45-57 |
| Subs | NC State | | |
| Subs | Duke | John O'Dell (PG) Craig Benner | |
| 14:13 | NC State | Bill Reinhart misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 45-57 |
| 14:12 | Duke | The rebound goes to Manuel Pierce | 45-57 |
| 13:56 | Duke | Jack Peterson clanks a shot from the left side | 45-57 |
| 13:54 | NC State | The rebound goes to Bill Reinhart | 45-57 |
| 13:46 | NC State | Glen Smith misses the fadeaway from the right side but he's fouled by Rufus Kim - foul #1 on Rufus Kim, team foul #5 | 45-57 |
| Subs | NC State | Steve Gable (C) Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | Matthew Wei (PG), Willie Merlin (SG) Rufus Kim, Edward Vaughn | |
| 13:46 | NC State | Glen Smith misses the 1st free throw | 45-57 |
| 13:46 | NC State | Glen Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 46-57 |
| 13:30 | Duke | Willie Merlin comes up short on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 46-57 |
| 13:28 | NC State | Steve Gable gets the rebound | 46-57 |
| 13:26 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer is fouled in the backcourt by Jack Peterson - foul #1 on Jack Peterson, team foul #6 | 46-57 |
| Subs | NC State | Antonio Evans (PG) Christopher Smith | |
| Subs | Duke | Richard Krumm (SF), Michael Ginyard (PF) John O'Dell, Manuel Pierce | |
| 13:18 | NC State | Antonio Evans misses long on a 3 from the left wing | 46-57 |
| 13:17 | Duke | Willie Merlin grabs the board | 46-57 |
| 13:04 | Duke | Jack Peterson's floater is tipped away by Joseph Darrow | 46-57 |
| 13:02 | Duke | Michael Ginyard tips it back up and in | 46-59 |
| 12:48 | NC State | Glen Smith scores on a 3 from the left corner set up by Antonio Evans | 49-59 |
| 12:22 | Duke | Matthew Wei is hacked by Antonio Evans - foul #3 on Antonio Evans, team foul #4 | 49-59 |
| Subs | NC State | Christopher Smith (PG), William Williams (SF), Michael Grant (C) Glen Smith, Richard Pfeifer, Steve Gable | |
| Subs | Duke | Craig Benner (PG), Alonzo Mendez (SG), Manuel Pierce (PF), Paul Howard (C) Matthew Wei, Willie Merlin, Michael Ginyard, Jack Peterson | |
| 12:14 | Duke | Manuel Pierce misses short on a 3 from the right wing | 49-59 |
| 12:13 | NC State | The rebound goes to Michael Grant | 49-59 |
| 12:08 | NC State | Christopher Smith is hacked by Richard Krumm - foul #3 on Richard Krumm, team foul #7 | 49-59 |
| Subs | NC State | | |
| Subs | Duke | John O'Dell (PG), Rufus Kim (SF) Craig Benner, Richard Krumm | |
| 12:08 | NC State | Christopher Smith makes the 1st free throw | 50-59 |
| 12:08 | NC State | Christopher Smith misses the 2nd free throw | 50-59 |
| 12:08 | Duke | The rebound goes to Rufus Kim | 50-59 |
| 11:56 | Duke | Rufus Kim clanks a jumper from the left side | 50-59 |
| 11:54 | NC State | The rebound goes to Joseph Darrow | 50-59 |
| Lineup | NC State | PG - Christopher Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Antonio Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - William Williams (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Joseph Darrow (tiring) 7 pts. 6 reb. C - Michael Grant (fresh) 3 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Duke | PG - John O'Dell (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SG - Alonzo Mendez (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. SF - Rufus Kim (fresh) 3 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl. PF - Manuel Pierce (fairly fresh) 2 reb. C - Paul Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:50 | NC State | William Williams connects on the shot from the right wing on a nice dish by Christopher Smith and he's fouled by Manuel Pierce - foul #2 on Manuel Pierce, team foul #8 | 52-59 |
| Subs | NC State | Bill Reinhart (C) Joseph Darrow | |
| Subs | Duke | Edward Vaughn (PF) Manuel Pierce | |
| 11:50 | NC State | William Williams misses the free throw | 52-59 |
| 11:50 | Duke | Paul Howard snags the defensive board | 52-59 |
| 11:27 | Duke | Rufus Kim blows the layup | 52-59 |
| 11:25 | NC State | Antonio Evans snags the defensive board | 52-59 |
| 11:19 | NC State | Bill Reinhart double dribbles | 52-59 |
| Subs | NC State | Martin Tirrell (SF) Antonio Evans | |
| Subs | Duke | Willie Merlin (PG), Manuel Pierce (SF) John O'Dell, Rufus Kim | |
| 10:59 | Duke | Willie Merlin's corner 3pt jumper is blocked by Bill Reinhart | 52-59 |
| 10:57 | NC State | Bill Reinhart gets the rebound | 52-59 |
| 10:51 | NC State | William Williams clanks a 3 from the left corner | 52-59 |
| 10:50 | Duke | Edward Vaughn pulls down the rebound | 52-59 |
| 10:46 | Duke | Alonzo Mendez connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Willie Merlin | 52-62 |
| 10:26 | NC State | Paul Howard is called for the reach on Michael Grant - foul #2 on Paul Howard, team foul #9 | 52-62 |
| Subs | NC State | Glen Smith (SG), Richard Pfeifer (SF), Steve Gable (C) Christopher Smith, William Williams, Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | Matthew Wei (PG), Richard Krumm (SF), Michael Ginyard (PF), Jack Peterson (C) Willie Merlin, Manuel Pierce, Edward Vaughn, Paul Howard | |
| 10:26 | NC State | Michael Grant makes the 1st free throw | 53-62 |
| 10:26 | NC State | Michael Grant makes the 2nd free throw | 54-62 |
| 10:09 | Duke | Jack Peterson misses badly on a 3 from the right wing | 54-62 |
| 10:07 | NC State | Steve Gable grabs the defensive rebound | 54-62 |
| 10:01 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer comes up short on the 3 pointer from the left corner | 54-62 |
| 09:59 | NC State | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Gable | 54-62 |
| 09:42 | NC State | Steve Gable banks in the layup on a nice dish by Glen Smith | 56-62 |
| 09:22 | Duke | Michael Ginyard misses short on a driving attempt near the basket | 56-62 |
| 09:20 | NC State | Martin Tirrell pulls down the rebound | 56-62 |
| 09:16 | NC State | Michael Grant misses badly on a 3pt attempt from the left corner | 56-62 |
| 09:14 | Duke | Richard Krumm grabs the board | 56-62 |
| 08:58 | Duke | Matthew Wei's pass is off the mark and out of bounds | 56-62 |
| Subs | NC State | Antonio Evans (PG), Joseph Darrow (PF) Martin Tirrell, Michael Grant | |
| Subs | Duke | Craig Benner (PG), Willie Merlin (SG), John O'Dell (SF), Rufus Kim (PF) Matthew Wei, Alonzo Mendez, Richard Krumm, Michael Ginyard | |
| 08:34 | NC State | Steve Gable buries a driving attempt near the basket | 58-62 |
| 08:10 | Duke | John O'Dell comes up short on the pull-up jumper from the right wing | 58-62 |
| 08:09 | Duke | Rufus Kim hits the follow up shot | 58-64 |
| 08:06 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 58-64 |
| Subs | NC State | Christopher Smith (PG), William Williams (SF), Bill Reinhart (C) Glen Smith, Richard Pfeifer, Steve Gable | |
| Subs | Duke | Paul Howard (C) Jack Peterson | |
| 07:56 | Duke | Willie Merlin misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 58-64 |
| 07:55 | NC State | Joseph Darrow snags the defensive board | 58-64 |
| Lineup | NC State | PG - Christopher Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 3 pf. SG - Antonio Evans (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SF - William Williams (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Joseph Darrow (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Bill Reinhart (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Duke | PG - Craig Benner (fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. SG - Willie Merlin (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SF - John O'Dell (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast. PF - Rufus Kim (fresh) 5 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - Paul Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:50 | NC State | Christopher Smith is open but comes up short on the jumpshot from the right side | 58-64 |
| 07:48 | NC State | The offensive rebound goes to William Williams | 58-64 |
| 07:37 | NC State | Bill Reinhart misses the lay-in but he's hacked by Paul Howard - foul #3 on Paul Howard, team foul #10 | 58-64 |
| Subs | NC State | | |
| Subs | Duke | Alonzo Mendez (SG), Manuel Pierce (SF), Edward Vaughn (PF) Willie Merlin, John O'Dell, Rufus Kim | |
| 07:37 | NC State | Bill Reinhart misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 07:37 | NC State | Bill Reinhart misses the 2nd free throw | 58-64 |
| 07:37 | Duke | Alonzo Mendez pulls down the rebound | 58-64 |
| 07:14 | Duke | Edward Vaughn loses the ball out of bounds | 58-64 |
| Subs | NC State | Glen Smith (SG), Steve Gable (C) Antonio Evans, Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | Matthew Wei (PG) Craig Benner | |
| 07:12 | NC State | Joseph Darrow is hacked by Edward Vaughn in the backcourt - foul #4 on Edward Vaughn, team foul #11 | 58-64 |
| 07:12 | NC State | Joseph Darrow misses the 1st free throw | 58-64 |
| 07:12 | NC State | Joseph Darrow misses the 2nd free throw | 58-64 |
| 07:12 | Duke | Alonzo Mendez grabs the board | 58-64 |
| 06:56 | Duke | Paul Howard loses the ball out of bounds | 58-64 |
| 06:40 | NC State | Glen Smith can't finish the layup | 58-64 |
| 06:38 | NC State | The offensive rebound goes to Steve Gable | 58-64 |
| 06:18 | NC State | Glen Smith can't connect on a 3 from the right wing | 58-64 |
| 06:16 | Duke | Manuel Pierce grabs the board | 58-64 |
| 06:01 | Duke | Edward Vaughn drills a floater from close range set up by Manuel Pierce | 58-66 |
| 05:54 | NC State | Glen Smith is fouled on the floor by Edward Vaughn - foul #5 on Edward Vaughn, team foul #12 | 58-66 |
| Subs | NC State | Antonio Evans (PG), Martin Tirrell (SF), Bill Reinhart (C) Christopher Smith, William Williams, Joseph Darrow | |
| Subs | Duke | Craig Benner (PG), Willie Merlin (SG), Richard Krumm (SF), Rufus Kim (PF), Jack Peterson (C) Matthew Wei, Alonzo Mendez, Manuel Pierce, Edward Vaughn, Paul Howard | |
| 05:54 | NC State | Glen Smith makes the 1st free throw | 59-66 |
| 05:54 | NC State | Glen Smith makes the 2nd free throw | 60-66 |
| 05:41 | Duke | Craig Benner comes up short on the fadeaway from the left wing | 60-66 |
| 05:40 | NC State | Bill Reinhart snags the defensive board | 60-66 |
| 05:33 | NC State | Richard Krumm swats the shot by Steve Gable | 60-66 |
| 05:31 | NC State | Martin Tirrell grabs the offensive rebound | 60-66 |
| 05:19 | NC State | Bill Reinhart comes up short on the jumper near the basket | 60-66 |
| 05:18 | NC State | The offensive rebound goes to Martin Tirrell | 60-66 |
| 05:06 | NC State | Glen Smith misses the jumpshot from the left side | 60-66 |
| 05:05 | NC State | Glen Smith hits the follow up shot | 62-66 |
| 04:40 | Duke | Rufus Kim clanks a runner from the baseline but the foul's on Steve Gable - foul #2 on Steve Gable, team foul #5 | 62-66 |
| Subs | NC State | Christopher Smith (PG), Richard Pfeifer (SF), Joseph Darrow (PF), Michael Grant (C) Glen Smith, Martin Tirrell, Steve Gable, Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | John O'Dell (PG), Michael Ginyard (PF), Manuel Pierce (C) Craig Benner, Willie Merlin, Jack Peterson | |
| 04:40 | Duke | Rufus Kim makes the 1st free throw | 62-67 |
| 04:40 | Duke | Rufus Kim makes the 2nd free throw | 62-68 |
| 04:24 | NC State | Richard Pfeifer misses short on a shot from the right side | 62-68 |
| 04:23 | Duke | Richard Krumm grabs the board | 62-68 |
| 04:06 | Duke | Christopher Smith is called for the reach on John O'Dell - foul #4 on Christopher Smith, team foul #6 | 62-68 |
| Subs | NC State | William Williams (SG) Antonio Evans | |
| Subs | Duke | Matthew Wei (PG), Paul Howard (C) Rufus Kim, Richard Krumm | |
| 03:54 | Duke | John O'Dell drills a 3 pointer from the right wing on a great pass from Paul Howard | 62-71 |
| Game Plan | NC State | NC State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Duke | Duke is playing a triangle offense and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:52 | NC State | Christopher Smith throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt | 62-71 |
| Lineup | NC State | PG - Christopher Smith (fresh) 4 pts. 5 ast. 4 pf. SG - William Williams (fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SF - Richard Pfeifer (fresh) 5 pts. PF - Joseph Darrow (tiring) 7 pts. 7 reb. C - Michael Grant (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Duke | PG - Matthew Wei (fresh) 4 pts. SG - John O'Dell (fresh) 5 pts. 2 ast. SF - Manuel Pierce (fairly fresh) 3 reb. PF - Michael Ginyard (tiring) 12 pts. 6 reb. C - Paul Howard (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. 3 pf. | |
| Game Plan | NC State | NC State is playing a fastbreak offense (uptempo) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Duke | Duke is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 03:27 | Duke | Matthew Wei buries a jump hook in the paint | 62-73 |
| 03:21 | NC State | Joseph Darrow misses the driving attempt from close range | 62-73 |
| 03:19 | Duke | Manuel Pierce grabs the board | 62-73 |
| 02:56 | Duke | Paul Howard misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 62-73 |
| 02:54 | NC State | Christopher Smith pulls down the rebound | 62-73 |
| 02:52 | NC State | William Williams is called for traveling in the backcourt | 62-73 |
| Subs | NC State | Arthur Carter (PG), Martin Tirrell (SG), Steve Gable (PF), Bill Reinhart (C) Christopher Smith, William Williams, Joseph Darrow, Michael Grant | |
| Subs | Duke | Craig Benner (PG), Willie Merlin (SG), Richard Krumm (SF), Jack Peterson (C) Matthew Wei, John O'Dell, Manuel Pierce, Paul Howard | |
| 02:26 | Duke | Richard Krumm makes the shot from the left side set up by Craig Benner | 62-75 |
| 02:00 | NC State | Steve Gable double dribbles | 62-75 |
| Subs | NC State | Antonio Evans (PG), William Williams (SG), Michael Grant (C) Arthur Carter, Richard Pfeifer, Bill Reinhart | |
| Subs | Duke | John O'Dell (PG), Manuel Pierce (SF), Rufus Kim (PF), Paul Howard (C) Craig Benner, Richard Krumm, Michael Ginyard, Jack Peterson | |
| 01:38 | Duke | John O'Dell makes the fadeaway from the right wing | 62-77 |
| 01:17 | NC State | Steve Gable can't finish the layup | 62-77 |
| 01:15 | Duke | Rufus Kim gets the rebound | 62-77 |
| 00:57 | Duke | Manuel Pierce is whistled for traveling | 62-77 |
| Game Plan | NC State | NC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Duke | Duke is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:51 | NC State | William Williams clanks a shot from the free throw line | 62-77 |
| 00:49 | Duke | The rebound goes to Manuel Pierce | 62-77 |
| Game Plan | NC State | NC State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a man to man (-1) | |
| Game Plan | Duke | Duke is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+1) | |
| 00:46 | Duke | William Williams picks off the pass by John O'Dell in the backcourt | 62-77 |
| 00:44 | NC State | Martin Tirrell banks in the layup on a great pass from William Williams | 64-77 |
| 00:20 | Duke | Manuel Pierce's pass is intercepted by Michael Grant | 64-77 |
| 00:17 | NC State | Manuel Pierce takes the ball from William Williams in the backcourt | 64-77 |
| 00:00 | Duke | John O'Dell runs out the clock | 64-77 |