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BOX SCORE: The numbers behind Kentucky's 79-71 loss to Duke

On3 imageby:Tyler Thompson11/09/21

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By now, you know the score of tonight’s game (Duke 79, Kentucky 71); the box score reveals more of the story. Check out the numbers behind the loss below, along with some advanced metrics. A few that stand out to me:

  • Oscar Tshiebwe: 17 points, 19 rebounds, 29 minutes. He was also the only Kentucky player to finish with a positive number in efficiency, +1.
  • Sahvir Wheeler: 16 points, 10 assists, 7 turnovers
  • TyTy Washington: 3-14 for 9 points
  • Daimion Collins and Bryce Hopkins: 2 minutes each
  • Free throws: Kentucky 6-7, Duke 16-23
  • Kentucky was 1-7 from three-point range in the second half.

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