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Kansas' Hunter Dickinson Ejected for Kicking in Tight 57-55 Game vs Duke at Vegas Showdown

Nov 27, 2024, 03:48 AM

During a highly anticipated matchup at the Vegas Showdown between No. 1 Kansas and No. 11 Duke at T-Mobile Arena, Kansas star Hunter Dickinson was ejected after receiving a flagrant 2 foul for kicking Duke's Maliq Brown in the face. The incident occurred with Kansas leading 57-55 and just over 10 minutes remaining in the second half. Kansas had earlier surged to a 16-3 lead, but Duke responded with a 12-0 run to tie the game, and the halftime score stood at 41-39 in favor of Kansas. Duke's Tyrese Proctor delivered an impressive performance, hitting five three-pointers in the game. After Dickinson's ejection, freshman Flory Bidunga stepped up for Kansas. The game featured intense moments, including two blocks by Kansas' KJ Adams Jr. and a poster dunk by Duke's freshman Cooper Flagg. Coach K and actor Ken Jeong were in attendance to watch the thrilling contest, which turned into a fierce battle on the court.