Butler will play better defense than people expect, just like the last three games. I think if they can shut down Syracuse, plus Pullen and Clemente they can handle anything. That's the only good thing about this matchup for them... they really aren't giving up anything in terms of athleticism like they would against West Virginia.
The factor nobody will talk about the next two days in the inside game. Duke can rotate all those big guys and cause serious problems... Howard has to stay on the floor longer, and Butler's offense needs to show up. They really haven't yet.
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