03-13-2024, 09:00 AM
(03-13-2024, 08:56 AM)omahen Wrote: Exactly what teams shouldn't do against Mavs, because Luka is genius in distributing to teammates in such situations. Two of them completely open in time of this screen shot. I think Luka managed to look off defense and find Lively for an open dunk to finish the offensive posession.
Totally agree. In the few games wherein Luka has struggled over the past few seasons, it's always because the opponent is playing him to pass, guarding him 1-on-1 with someone who can actually bother him. There aren't very many defenders who can, but every once in a while someone can frustrate him a little. As you say, approaches like the one in that picture are the worst possible thing you can do against him, imo.