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Duke Blows Miami Out, 89-54
Remember when Miami was a team you had to take seriously? That Miami could hurt you. That Miami could float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. That was not the Miami we saw Tuesday night and frankly we miss that other Miami.
Duke beat this Miami by 35, 89-54, and it was nolo contendere, no mas, no way for the ‘Canes, and that started early.
Miami tied the game at 6-6 and then Duke took over and went on a three point binge.
Kon Knueppel hit two, then Mason Gillis hit two then Knueppel hit another. Then it was Sion James and Isaiah Evans hit a pair. By that time it was 30-15 and the game was effectively over.
Duke shot 8-12 on threes in the first half and finished the game 17-32 and 53.1 percent on threes is not bad.
Duke’s defense was also imposing. The Blue Devils held Miami to 6-20 on threes (30 percent) and 23-59 overall (39 percent). The ‘Canes only had eight turnovers, but that doesn’t reflect the number of pressured shots, airballs and shot clock violations that Duke pushed them into.
Lynne Kidd was the only real threat Miami had for most of the game and he did surprisingly well against Khaman Maluach, finishing with 20 points and just one rebound.
Austin Swartz got 11 points and that was about it for the ‘Canes. Jalil Bethea had seven; no one else had more than five.
No doubt a lot of people were looking for Cooper Flagg to erupt again after his 42 point game against Notre Dame but that didn’t happen. Flagg finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The leading scorer was Knueppel. Playing like he wanted to make up for the end of the Notre Dame game, Knueppel finished with 25 on 9-11/6-8 shooting. He also had three assists.
Tyrese Proctor didn’t score in this one and that followed a three-point outing against the Irish. Prior to that he had 14, 13, 14 and ten in the previous four games.
Sion James finished with five points, five assists, two rebounds and three blocks, including one terrific one in the second half.
Mason Gillis was tremendous too. His role has really expanded in the last two games. He’s just playing at a much higher level.
Caleb Foster played well, scoring nine points on 3-6/2-3 from the floor. He has been working hard to get to the basket lately and that’s a nice complement to the hot outside shooting.
Duke used Patrick Ngongba for 18 minutes in the absence of Maliq Brown, and he showed some improvement too. He finished with four points and five rebounds and certainly didn’t hurt the team. That’s pretty good for a freshman who was pushed back by injury.
Isaiah Evans played well and aggressively, finishing with eight points and two boards.
Darren Harris got in for eight minutes and also did well. He didn’t score much – just a free throw – but he was comfortable on the court.
You’ve probably noticed that we haven’t gotten to Khaman Maluach yet and that’s because we saved the best for last.
Well, Knueppel was the best tonight. But we could certainly say Maluach was the most exciting thing about this game.
In the earliest games this season, Maluach was tentative. At times he was almost timid. Those days, if they’re not gone, nearly are.
Maluach is a different player. It’s not his stats though they were excellent. He had 12 points on 6-7 from the floor and 15 rebounds. Maluach was tremendous Tuesday.
What really excited us though was his alertness and confidence. There was no tentativeness. There was no uncertainty. And best of all, there were two plays in a row in the second half where he was near the basket and just took the ball straight up. First time was after a rebound and the second he just went up for a jump hook.
These were things he just didn’t do earlier. It wasn’t a question of ability. It was just a lack of confidence and experience. He’s improving with unbelievable speed.
It’s really one of the most striking things we’ve ever seen at Duke. We’ll have to think about this but who has ever improved like this this quickly?
With the win, Duke moves to 15-2 and the losses to Kentucky, by five, and Kansas, by three, don’t seem as concerning.
Next up for the Blue Devils is a trip to Boston College Saturday, then three straight Tobacco Road opponents – at Wake Forest, then NC State and UNC at home.
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2025 Miami Art Week: Top events, exhibits and experiences across South Florida
Miami Art Week 2025 is packed with massive installations, new exhibitions, neighborhood takeovers, and special events stretching from Miami Beach to Wynwood and to North Miami.
Whether you’re heading to the fairs or exploring outside the tents, here are the standout experiences to catch this year.
“The Power of Her Hands: Black Washerwomen in Early Miami” at YoungArts Gallery
Dates: Dec. 1-7
Location: YoungArts Gallery, 2100 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
This moving exhibition spotlights the largely untold stories of Miami’s early Black washerwomen—women whose labor shaped the city’s domestic and economic foundations. Presented during Miami Art Week, the show brings archival materials, photography, and narrative installations together to honor a vital legacy often left out of history books.
Faena Art Week: “Library of Us” by Es Devlin
Dates: Dec. 2-7, 1-9 p.m.
Location: Faena Beach, 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Admission: Free; no tickets required
Faena Art marks its 10th anniversary with a monumental new commission from Es Devlin. The centerpiece, Library of Us, is a 50-foot kinetic sculpture slowly rotating within a reflective pool and filled with 2,500 books that influenced Devlin’s life and work.
Visitors sit around a glowing, circular 70-foot reading table, some chairs rotate, others remain still, creating a meditative shared space. Inside the Faena Cathedral, Devlin expands the experience with Reading Room, while the Faena Project Room displays drawings and glassworks from her creative process. After Art Week, all 2,500 books will be donated to local schools and libraries.
Miami Art Week in Wynwood
Dates: Nov. 22-Ongoing
Location: Throughout Wynwood
Wynwood remains one of the busiest hubs of Miami Art Week, with international fairs, massive murals, pop-ups, and performances filling the neighborhood.
Highlights include:
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Wynwood Mural Festival (Nov. 22-Dec. 3): Live mural painting, artist tours, and new large-scale works.
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New Wynwood Walls show curated by Jessica Goldman Srebnick, featuring Persue, Miss Birdy, Joe Iurato, Cryptik, Seth Globepainter and more.
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Margulies Collection at the Warehouse (Dec. 1-6): Three major exhibitions; free admission.
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G Camp Art Basel Fun*Raiser (Dec. 7, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.): A full-day rave nodding to Miami’s legendary party culture.
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Bakehouse Art Complex – Baker’s Brunch (Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-noon): Open studios, cafecito, and behind-the-scenes access to local artists.
Events throughout Wynwood range from free to ticketed.
MOCA North Miami: New Exhibits and Art on the Plaza
Location: 770 NE 125 St., North Miami
MOCA hosts two new exhibitions: Diana Eusebio’s “Field of Dreams” and Hiba Schanbaz’s “The Garden.” Outside, Magnus Sodamin’s Gateway (between the sun and moon) continues as part of the Art on the Plaza program.
Admission: $10; free for North Miami residents.
The Wolfsonian-FIU: Four Exhibitions and More
Location: 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
Visitors can explore the museum’s extensive permanent collection alongside several exhibitions, including:
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“World’s Fair: Visions of Tomorrow”
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“La Superba: Genoa and The Wolfsoniana”
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“Modern Design Across Borders”
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“Harry Clarke and the Geneva Window”
Admission: Free for Florida residents; $12 general admission; $8 for seniors, students with ID, and kids ages 6-18.
Frost Art Museum FIU: Sculpture, Exhibits and Breakfast in the Park
Location: 10975 SW 17 St., Miami
Stroll the outdoor sculpture park and explore exhibitions featuring Agustin Fernandez, Eduardo Navarro, and two additional shows: “Mosaico” and “Sonder.”
A signature Miami Art Week tradition returns on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. with Breakfast in the Park, featuring Manuela Moscoso from the Center for Art, Research and Alliances, followed by a tour of the Agustin Fernandez exhibition with guest curator Elizabeth Goizueta.
Admission: Free.
The Bass Museum of Art: Extended Hours and Daily Tours
Location: 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
From Dec. 1-7, The Bass offers extended hours and a daily 1-2 p.m. highlights tour, giving visitors more time to explore its celebrated exhibitions and collections during the busiest week of the year.
INK Miami Art Fair at the Dorchester Hotel
Dates: Dec. 3-7
Location: Dorchester Hotel, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
The 17th annual INK Miami Art Fair focuses on fine art prints, featuring 20th-century masterworks and newly released editions by contemporary artists.
Admission: Free with RSVP.
Nina Johnson Gallery in Little Haiti: Three New Shows
Dates: Dec. 1-Feb. 7
Location: 6315 NW 2nd Ave., Miami
Celebrated Miami gallerist Nina Johnson debuts three new exhibitions aligned with Art Week:
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Acid Bath House: A bold, immersive environment curated by Jarrett Earnest, featuring 60 works by 25 artists—velvet sculptures, glitter paintings, liquid mirrors, holographic pieces and more.
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Neon Sun: Emmett Moore transforms the courtyard into a functional outdoor sculpture environment using recycled and industrial materials.
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Star People: Dara Friedman creates a quiet, contemplative upstairs installation offering a space to lie down, stargaze, and disconnect from Art Week’s intensity.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
AfriKin Art Fair
Dates: Nov. 30-Dec. 7
Hours: Sun. 6-9 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
A showcase of African and diasporic artists, AfriKin blends immersive exhibitions with cultural dialogue, sustainability conversations and high-end art experiences.
Highlights include:
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Exhibitions by emerging and established African artists
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Thought-leadership talks and cultural forums
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A red-carpet vernissage and networking event
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Curated programming aimed at collectors and connoisseurs
Tech Basel at The Gates Hotel
Date: Dec. 2, 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Gates Hotel South Beach, 2360 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Admission: Free
A special Art Week edition of Tech Tuesdays, Tech Basel brings together founders, curators, collectors and digital artists for blockchain panels, tech demos, and crypto-forward activations—just steps from the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade barber says customer assaulted him with gun after dispute over haircut
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — What should have been a routine Tuesday at a Miami-Dade barbershop quickly turned violent, according to the shop’s owner, Samuel Wilson.
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Wilson, who owns Square Cutz in Perrine, said a longtime customer became upset during a haircut and began arguing with him about his hairline.
Video from inside the barbershop shows the dispute escalating.
The customer briefly left the shop. Moments later, the video shows him returning with a gun, pointing it at Wilson as two children watched nearby and another customer attempted to intervene.
“He wasn’t a man when he had that gun,” Wilson said. “He slapped me in the head with it, choked me out.”
Wilson said he recognized the man and had cut his hair “many times before.” He added that the customer was wearing a county uniform during the confrontation.
“I did not think he was going to come around here and come back,” Wilson said. “I thought we might have fisticuffs … but I didn’t think he was going to come back with a firearm. I told him, man, have a good day.”
Despite the attack, Wilson said he does not plan to leave the community where he opened his business five years ago.
“This is a safe place for anybody,” he said.
Wilson said he hopes to move forward, even as he continues to process what happened.
“I don’t hold no grudges,” he said. “I can’t say I can forgive him. But I hope the best for you, homie. Have a good day and have a good life.”
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One huge Miami Heat X-Factor, defending the Detroit Pistons and other keys
The match-up on Saturday night between the Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons is more than just a homecoming game for one specific sharpshooter. The number one seed vs the number three seed in the Eastern Conference is quite the draw.
Duncan Robinson making his return to the building is a fun storyline as well, considering the Heat will be giving him a tribute video pregame.
The Heat will be trying to extend their winning streak to seven, yet it should be their biggest test to date.
So, let’s get into some keys for this matchup:
1. How will the rotation shake out now?
Jaime Jaquez Jr’s questionable tag in this game is the one swing factor for game-plans shifting for Miami. Other than that, it’s pretty simple how the Heat need to treat this rotation. For one, many of the fans in favor of Kel’el Ware starting may be in for a treat tonight, as the positional size of the Pistons could cause problems with Heat going small. Aside from the starting lineup talk, staggering Norman Powell and Tyler Herro instead of a five man bench unit again is important. Running Powell with that second unit to allow him to find his offensive rhythm is a definite key. Will the Heat need Simone Fontecchio’s shooting? Can they play both Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith? A tough matchup like this will shine light on the guys Erik Spoelstra trusts most.
2. One X-Factor Heat player tonight.
There’s a real X-Factor in this match-up that I believe will be a big reason if the Heat do indeed extend their winning streak to seven. It’s not their two elite scorers in the back-court. It’s not their two-way big man captain. It’s not even their second year 7 footer who has been on a massive run. Actually, the guy to watch for is Andrew Wiggins. For one, he’s the guy to watch when it comes to evening out lineups across the game, just due to his off-ball fit in many spots. But in this match-up, his defense will absolutely be needed. Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren in the front-court aside, Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham are not easy covers for small guards. Wiggins will be needed to stay out of foul trouble, and bother their lengthy perimeter guys much of the night.
3. What to watch for when defending the Pistons?
The Pistons roster consists of constant paint threats that can hurt you in different ways. Duren around the rim off second chance opportunities or lobs. Thompson or Harris on short paint shots. Cunningham off normal dribble penetration. Yet with all that two point success, they currently rank 28th in three point attempts. Sometimes the Heat’s early clock offense can get them in trouble when taking too many twos, but the Pistons style doesn’t consist of jacking up three balls all night. But the area that will hurt is the free throw line. Detroit ranks third in free throw attempts a night, and it’s the simplest way to slow down Miami’s offense. Easier said than done, but Miami needs to prioritize containing in this one.
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