Wide-eyed in The Garden: What it was like covering Duke at Madison Square

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Madison Square Garden is a historic venue known for iconic moments in basketball, hockey, and boxing.

Duke basketball players expressed excitement about playing at the famous arena for the first time.

The author describes their first visit to the Garden as a surreal and worthwhile experience.

NEW YORK — When one thinks of Madison Square Garden, the highlight reel automatically starts spinning.

From Willis Reed's comeback to lift the Knicks to the NBA championship in 1970 to the six overtime game between Syracuse and UConn in 2009, MSG has played host to some of the most iconic moments in basketball since its opening in 1968. It's not just limited to hoops, either, as the Garden has been the backdrop for unforgettable hockey games as well as legendary boxing matches