ATLANTA — After Duke played what coach Mike Krzyzewski called a “hellacious” non-conference schedule, Ryan Kelly wanted the No. 5 Blue Devils to create momentum for the ACC season.

Kelly scored 21 points, Seth Curry added 15 and No. 5 Duke beat Georgia Tech 81-74 on Saturday.

Duke (13-2, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) avoided consecutive defeats for the first time since Feb. 11 and Feb. 15, 2009.

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