Michigan State lost to Duke in a game the Blue Devils mostly controlled. After an intense opening 15 minutes that saw both teams struggle to score, Duke found a way to build an 11-point lead at half.
Despite spirited play and a welcome return of the Spartans’ shooting touch, that gap proved too large down the stretch.
Here are my three points (and 1) on the game you should know.
POINT 1: Izzo Promised This Would Be a Veteran Game and It Was
Michigan State was expected to be a dominant team through its combination of veteran starting lineup and incredibly talented freshmen.