Game 67: Dallas Mavericks (38-28) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (45-20)

[Chicagojk]

Some really nice passes from Jaden in the second quarter.  The game has slowed down for him.  You still need to protect him from his first instinct to attack at all times.  I belivee this can minimized though with who you pair him with.  There is a fine line between between being aggressive and being careless.  Hardaway has some of the same balancing act.   

Regardless, I don't think he could have made some of these passes at the beginning of the season.   Also, while I don't think he is the guy you want running an offense, he appears more comfortable doing it now than earlier in the season.   He will still look for the first opportunity to attack and look for his shot, but he seems to be playing with more of a purpose now.  


https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=183&GameID=0022300959&Season=2023-24&flag=1&title=Gafford%20Alley%20Oop%20Dunk%20(6%20PTS)%20(Hardy%201%20AST)


https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=220&GameID=0022300959&Season=2023-24&flag=1&title=Hardaway%20Jr.%2024%27%203PT%20Jump%20Shot%20(8%20PTS)%20(Hardy%202%20AST)

https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=234&GameID=0022300959&Season=2023-24&flag=1&title=Hardaway%20Jr.%202%27%20Cutting%20Layup%20Shot%20(10%20PTS)%20(Hardy%203%20AST)

https://www.nba.com/stats/events?CFID=&CFPARAMS=&GameEventID=273&GameID=0022300959&Season=2023-24&flag=1&title=Hardy%20STEAL%20(1%20STL)