Five keys to a Duke basketball victory against Michigan State

Duke basketball Key to Victory No. 5: Create energy

The Blue Devils did a good job coming out with energy against Coppin State, not falling flat in the quiet, empty Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Since Saturday afternoon was the season opener, Cameron would have been loud and jumping, but there is just a different vibe inside the building for a marquee matchup with a powerhouse program.

Krzyzewskiville would be getting wild hours before tipoff, and the Cameron Crazies would will the Blue Devils to a victory if need be.

That will not be the case on Tuesday, so Duke must come out with that same fire and passion in order to try and defend its homecourt, which has been so good to the Blue Devils over the years.