And after Duke forward Ryan Kelly missed a three-pointer, Dieng drilled a jumper from the top of the key.

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Despite the close attentions of the 2.11-meter Howard, Fernandez -- a small forward who stands 1.98m -- brushed him aside before slamming home the two-pointer.

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