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Photos: Duke blows out Pittsburgh in quarterfinals of 2023 ACC Tournament

By Ethan Hyman and Robert Willett
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) celebrates after making the basket while being fouled during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

See photos from Duke’s dominating 96-69 win over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the 2023 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.

The Blue Devils controlled the first half starting with a 12-0 run and then opened the second half with another 12-0 sprint.

Duke center Kyle Filipowski started the game on a hot shooting streak and then went down with a twisted ankle. He returned later in the half.

Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts after he made the baske while being fouled during Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) reacts after he made the baske while being fouled during Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) celebrates with Kyle Filipowski (30) after he was fouled during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) celebrates with Kyle Filipowski (30) after he was fouled during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) is fouled by Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) is fouled by Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) reacts after a three point basket in the second half against Pittsburgh during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) reacts after a three point basket in the second half against Pittsburgh during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) and the Blue Devils’ bench react after a three point basket by reserve player Christian Reeves (21) to take a 92-56 lead over Pittsburgh in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) and the Blue Devils’ bench react after a three point basket by reserve player Christian Reeves (21) to take a 92-56 lead over Pittsburgh in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Blue Devils during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Fans cheer on the Blue Devils during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) shoots as Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) defends during the second half of Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) shoots as Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) defends during the second half of Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel congratulates Duke coach Jon Scheyer following the Blue Devils’ 96-69 victory in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel congratulates Duke coach Jon Scheyer following the Blue Devils’ 96-69 victory in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jacob Grandison (13) dunks over Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Jacob Grandison (13) dunks over Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30 sinks three point basket in the first half against Pittsburgh’s Federiko Federiko (33) and Nate Santos (5) to give the Blue Devils’ a 15 point lead during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30 sinks three point basket in the first half against Pittsburgh’s Federiko Federiko (33) and Nate Santos (5) to give the Blue Devils’ a 15 point lead during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Blake Hinson (2) and Greg Elliott (3) defend Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) in the first half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Pittsburgh’s Blake Hinson (2) and Greg Elliott (3) defend Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) in the first half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) pulls in a rebound from Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II (1) pulls in a rebound from Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends Pittsburgh’s Jamarius Burton (11) during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) defends Pittsburgh’s Jamarius Burton (11) during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) works on pulling in a rebound form Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) works on pulling in a rebound form Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel watches the final minute of play as his team falls 96-69 to the Duke Blue Devils in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Pittsburgh coach Jeff Capel watches the final minute of play as his team falls 96-69 to the Duke Blue Devils in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) shoots while Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) defends during the second half of Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) shoots while Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) defends during the second half of Duke’s 96-69 victory over Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives by Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives by Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) during the second half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Nelly Cummings (0) looses control of the ball under Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Pittsburgh’s Nelly Cummings (0) looses control of the ball under Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) in the second half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket in the first half against Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives to the basket in the first half against Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) fouls Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) in the second half in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Pittsburgh’s Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) fouls Duke’s Jaylen Blakes (2) in the second half in the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) makes a steal from Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) in the first half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) makes a steal from Pittsburgh’s Nike Sibande (22) in the first half during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) lies on the floor after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) lies on the floor after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to get up after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to get up after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to get up after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) tries to get up after being injured during Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Dariq Whitehead (0) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Dariq Whitehead (0) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) shoots during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Dariq Whitehead (0) shoots during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) celebrates after making a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) celebrates after making a three-pointer during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives around Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) drives around Pittsburgh’s Jorge Diaz Graham (31) during the first half of Duke’s game against Pitt in the quarterfinals of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 9, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer talks with his players during a time out in the first half against Pitt during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer talks with his players during a time out in the first half against Pitt during the third round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published March 9, 2023 at 3:38 PM.

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