Tyrese Proctor bailed out No. 12 Duke on a night the Blue Devils did more than enough to lose.
The sophomore’s two free throws with one second left erased Clemson’s final lead and gave the Blue Devils a 72-71 ACC basketball win at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Proctor scored 18 points, teaming with freshman guard Jared McCain (21 points) to help Duke (15-4, 6-2 ACC) overcome rare poor performances by Duke stars Jeremy Roach and Kyle Filipowski, who combined for just 14 points.
Duke won despite shooting 41.2% from the field and making just 21 of 33 free throws.
“I’m just really proud of our guys,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “Their will, you know, their will and their competitive spirit.”
Clemson (13-6, 3-5 ACC) took a 71-70 lead with 7.4 seconds left when PJ Hall, after being fouled by Filipowski, sank two free throws.
But Duke in-bounded the ball and Proctor dribbled up the court and into the lane, where Clemson’s Josh Beadle fouled him as Proctor attempted an off-balance shot.
A 72% free throw shooter this season, Proctor calmly swished both free throws.