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Duke defeated Clemson 73-61 to reach the ACC tournament final, setting up Saturday's championship game.
Virginia upset Duke in the regular season but could not replicate that performance in the semifinal against Duke.
Duke dealt with injuries to Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba but still pulled away late against Clemson.
Cayden Boozer contributed 16 points off the bench to help Duke in the semifinal win.
Virginia's Thijs De Ridder was the Cavaliers' top scorer in the earlier matchup against Duke.
Ugonna Onyenso posted a notable 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 blocks across the first two rounds for Virginia.
Duke's depth was tested as it seeks replacements for injured players in the final.
Saturday's final is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, featuring Duke as the top seed.
Virginia faces a challenging task to counter Duke's driving threats in the championship.
Duke's overall performance in the semifinals showed versatility with its depth players stepping up.

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UNC is eliminated from the ACC tournament after an 80-79 loss to Clemson in the quarterfinals at Spectrum Center.
Hubert Davis said Clemson's physical defense disrupted UNC and took them out of their offense.
Davis added that UNC must be good defensively, rebound, and take care of the basketball to be a good team.
Clemson's bench outscored UNC's bench 29-5, helping the Tigers control the game.
Davis praised Clemson for having players who stepped up and executed late in the game.
Davis cited finishing possessions with a rebound as a key area where UNC needs improvement.
UNC entered the NCAA tournament on a two-game losing streak following the ACC loss.
Coach Davis attributed the result to Clemson's defense and execution, rather than UNC's offense alone.
Davis highlighted the game's momentum swings and its impact on UNC’s defensive performance.
The article frames the loss as a missed opportunity to reach the conference championship.

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