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Duke basketball finally sees promise from leader despite concerning win

Duke basketball wing Wendell Moore (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Duke basketball saw promise out of an anticipated leader despite a concerning leader.

A rusty, shaky, and concerning Duke basketball team pulled out a victory after a 21-day layoff, despite many concerning signs.

The rust was expected, however, it was not anticipated that the No. 21 Blue Devils (4-2, 2-0 ACC) would be so unconnected on the defensive side of the ball to begin its meeting with Boston College (2-8, 0-4 ACC).

Boston College had its best half of the season against Duke in the opening 20 minutes, racing out to a 16-point lead late in the first half without major contributions from its leading scorer Wynston Tabbs and starter Makai Ashton-Langford.