Michigan State unable to overcome early deficit in 74-65 loss to Duke in Champions Classic
Every time Michigan State basketball found itself on the verge of getting run out of the United Center, something magical happened. Maybe it was the video board cutting to Magic Johnson in the suites bringing out the best of Tyson Walker. Maybe it was Tom Izzo’s fiery messages to his players. But the Spartans slowly overcame more poor shooting and inconsistent offensive flow by showing as much fight as they have all season.
Source: Detroit Free Press