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With a big matchup ahead for No. 2 Duke against a punchy Wake Forest squad, the Blue Zone is here with an overview, key stat, X-Factor and three keys to a Blue Devil victory against the Demon Deacons.

Wake Forest made 27 trips to the free throw line and shot 50 percent from the field in the second half to topple the Tar Heels.