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Photos: Duke defeats Baylor in college basketball action

Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates after Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates after Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. ehyman@newsobserver.com

The No. 21 Duke men’s basketball team defeated No. 10 Baylor 78-70 to pick up a key non-conference win in Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

The game was the 59th time the Blue Devils have played at the current MSG, where it now holds a 41-18 record.

The Blue Devils’ Jared McCain led all scorers with 21 points.

Keep checking back after the game for more images.

Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer late in the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer late in the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) and Ryan Young (15) pull in a rebound from Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) and Ryan Young (15) pull in a rebound from Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) and Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) go after the ball during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) slams in two in the second half during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) slams in two in the second half during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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Baylor’s Jalen Bridges (11) defends Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Baylor’s Jalen Bridges (11) defends Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer congratulates Jared McCain (0) after he hit a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer congratulates Jared McCain (0) after he hit a three-pointer during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) steals the ball from Baylor’s Jalen Bridges (11) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) steals the ball from Baylor’s Jalen Bridges (11) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer hugs Jeremy Roach (3) as he comes off the court late in the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer hugs Jeremy Roach (3) as he comes off the court late in the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor celebrates with Jared McCain (0) after the Blue Devils’ 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor celebrates with Jared McCain (0) after the Blue Devils’ 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) heads to the basket past Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter (4) during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) heads to the basket past Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter (4) during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) loses the ball as he is defended by Baylor’s RayJ Dennis (10) during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) loses the ball as he is defended by Baylor’s RayJ Dennis (10) during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on the Blue Devils during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Fans cheer on the Blue Devils during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor talks with Ryan Young (15) after a timeout during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor talks with Ryan Young (15) after a timeout during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives past Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) drives past Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) drives to the basket past Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter (4) during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Caleb Foster (1) drives to the basket past Baylor’s Ja’Kobe Walter (4) during Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) pulls in a rebound during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Ryan Young (15) pulls in a rebound during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Mark Mitchell (25) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Mark Mitchell (25) during the second half of Duke’s 78-70 victory over Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends Baylor’s Langston Love (13) during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) defends Baylor’s Langston Love (13) during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) shoots as Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Jared McCain (0) shoots as Baylor’s Jayden Nunn (2) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) heads to the basket as Baylor’s Yves Missi (21) defends during the first half of Duke’s game against Baylor at Madison Square Garden in New York City Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published December 20, 2023 at 8:11 PM.

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