SPARTANS

Duke 87, Michigan State 75

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Former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green and his family pose under his number during a halftime presentation retiring his number.
Former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green and his family pose under his number during a halftime presentation retiring his number.
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Draymond Green and his family look to the rafters where other great Spartan players numbers have gone and so will his #23. Michigan State University vs. Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019. (Image by Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
Draymond Green and his family look to the rafters where other great Spartan players numbers have gone and so will his #23. Michigan State University vs. Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019. (Image by Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hugs former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green during a halftime presentation to retire Green's number at the Breslin Center.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hugs former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green during a halftime presentation to retire Green's number at the Breslin Center.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts works the ball against Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. in the first half of a game at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts works the ball against Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. in the first half of a game at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo questions a call early in the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo questions a call early in the first half.
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Duke's Vernon Cary Jr. puts up a shot with Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman defending in the first half.
Duke's Vernon Cary Jr. puts up a shot with Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman defending in the first half.
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Michigan State guard Rocket Watts works around Duke's Wendell Moore Jr. in the first half.
Michigan State guard Rocket Watts works around Duke's Wendell Moore Jr. in the first half.
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Michigan State Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot against Duke's Matthew Hurt in the first half.
Michigan State Marcus Bingham Jr. puts up a shot against Duke's Matthew Hurt in the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo not pleased at a call and eventually a foul on him in the second half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo not pleased at a call and eventually a foul on him in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston works the ball up court against Duke's Re Jones in the first half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston works the ball up court against Duke's Re Jones in the first half.
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Michigan State Aaron Henry looks to pass in the first half.
Michigan State Aaron Henry looks to pass in the first half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on the bench in the first half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on the bench in the first half.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown gets the ball swiped at by Duke's Matthew Hurt in the first half.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown gets the ball swiped at by Duke's Matthew Hurt in the first half.
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Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski questions a call in the first half. Michigan State University vs. Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019. (Image by Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski questions a call in the first half. Michigan State University vs. Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019. (Image by Daniel Mears / The Detroit News)
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Duke's Matthew Hurt puts up a wall against Michigan State guard Cassius Winston driving to the basket in the second half.
Duke's Matthew Hurt puts up a wall against Michigan State guard Cassius Winston driving to the basket in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Malik Hall lets out a yell after putting in two points in the second half.
Michigan State forward Malik Hall lets out a yell after putting in two points in the second half.
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Not even the Spartan twinkling fingers power could get MSU back in the game with Duke.
Not even the Spartan twinkling fingers power could get MSU back in the game with Duke.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on the floor in the second half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo on the floor in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston takes a breather on the court during a break in the action in the second half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston takes a breather on the court during a break in the action in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman looks for the pass around Duke's Javin DeLaurier in the second half.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman looks for the pass around Duke's Javin DeLaurier in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the hoop but Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. gets a finger on the ball and knocks it away in the second half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston drives to the hoop but Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. gets a finger on the ball and knocks it away in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Kyle Ahrens gets knocked to the floor in the second half.
Michigan State guard Kyle Ahrens gets knocked to the floor in the second half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo pleads with the officials in the second half.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo pleads with the officials in the second half.
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Michigan State guard Cassius Winston lays up to the hoop but Duke's Jack White swats it away in the second half.
Michigan State guard Cassius Winston lays up to the hoop but Duke's Jack White swats it away in the second half.
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry dunks for two late in the second half.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry dunks for two late in the second half.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo covers his eyes as his Spartans drop a 87-75 loss to Duke.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo covers his eyes as his Spartans drop a 87-75 loss to Duke.
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Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski meet after the 87-75 Duke victory.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski meet after the 87-75 Duke victory.
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Michigan State forward Gabe Brown slams home a dunk at the end of warm-ups before the Spartans take on Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019.
Michigan State forward Gabe Brown slams home a dunk at the end of warm-ups before the Spartans take on Duke at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, Michigan on December 3, 2019.
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Michigan State University fans have Draymond Green signs at the ready before the start of a game against Duke University at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, December 3, 2019. Green, who played for the Spartans from 2008-2012, will have his number retired during a half-time celebration
Michigan State University fans have Draymond Green signs at the ready before the start of a game against Duke University at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, December 3, 2019. Green, who played for the Spartans from 2008-2012, will have his number retired during a half-time celebration
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Michigan State forward Aaron Henry dunks during warm-ups.
Michigan State forward Aaron Henry dunks during warm-ups.
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Everyone is here for the big game between Michigan State and Duke although the reindeer had to stay outside.
Everyone is here for the big game between Michigan State and Duke although the reindeer had to stay outside.
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Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman dunks during warm-ups.
Michigan State forward Xavier Tillman dunks during warm-ups.
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Michigan State forward Zavier Tillman stretches out before the game against Duke.
Michigan State forward Zavier Tillman stretches out before the game against Duke.
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Former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green speaks to the media before the Spartans played a game against Duke University at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, December 3, 2019. Green, who played for Michigan State from 2008-2012, had his number retired during a halftime ceremony.
Former Michigan State basketball player Draymond Green speaks to the media before the Spartans played a game against Duke University at Breslin Center in E. Lansing, December 3, 2019. Green, who played for Michigan State from 2008-2012, had his number retired during a halftime ceremony.
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