The Duke Blue Devils extended their current win streak to five on Tuesday night thanks to yet another 20-point performance from freshman sensation [autotag]Cooper Flagg[/autotag].
George Mason, the latest team to play at Cameron Indoor Stadium, brought one of the nation’s most efficient defenses to Durham, and Flagg initially struggled to get the ball through the hoop. The first-year forward only notched seven points in the first 20 minutes, a representative total for the 25-16 slugfest.
It’s hard to hold the best prospect in the nation in check for a complete game, however, and Flagg started to work his way toward the basket with ease once play resumed. He stacked six points in the first three minutes of the second half, powering a 15-4 run that helped give Duke an insurmountable lead.
Here’s a recap of Flagg’s fifth 20-point game of the season.
Cooper Flagg points scored vs. George Mason:
Flagg finished with 24 points on Tuesday, making five of his nine shots after halftime to finish 7/20 (35.0%) for the night. He tacked on nine rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block for another well-rounded stat sheet.
Did Duke win?
Yes, the Blue Devils won 68-47 thanks to their 43 points after halftime. The Blue Devils held George Mason to 29.4% from the floor and generated 13 turnovers to hold the Patriots to such a modest total.
Cooper Flagg’s next game:
The Duke Blue Devils will return to the court on Saturday with a road game against Georgia Tech, their second ACC game of the season.