12-31-2021, 04:08 AM
(12-30-2021, 02:55 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: Holding the Ball for 22 Seconds. No problem with running the clock down some, but they waited too long to run their play. Should have started the play with 8-9 seconds left, giving themselves time for a decent shot, resulting in a made bucket, offensive rebound, or, at worst, time running off the clock before Sac could call their last timeout. A poor shot attempt and a dead ball turnover was the worst possible outcome for the Mavs.
Feels like there is was no advantage to run the clock down, because there was too much time left anyway. If its 2 seconds or less, i would totally be fine with a short clock violation. Even if you miss the early shot. Kings have the ball back with 15 seconds to go. Down 2.
It puts the Kings in the same situation as the Mavs. They don't want to score too early, and leave time on the clock to give the Mavs the ball back. You think its easier to score with 15 seconds than with 4, but the reality is probably the same. The offense might even be more stagnant, because Fox would hold the ball in similar fashion to kill the clock.