05-10-2024, 11:23 AM
(05-10-2024, 05:22 AM)omahen Wrote: Not sure if this was posted already or not (video was done after game 1). Great analysis of OKC defense. Basically they are totally clogging the paint and guarding both stars, giving the other Mavs the Giddey treatment. Worked for them in game 1, didn't work in game 2. Lets see if they will keep the plan going forward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-NnjxkZEXA
Great analysis!
It explains why Gafford and Lively are having such a difficult time around the hoop.
Their strategy of packing the paint, plus the lack of favorable whistles, and Dallas poor 3-point shooting in Game 1 spelled doom.
But in Game 2, their 3-point shooting came alive, so they won. And they kept OKC off the offensive glass. And they didn't turn the ball over.
It was a satisfying win, but it still bugs me that it required an abnormally good shooting night. I'd love to see Dallas figure out some defensive handcuffs. Like, maybe hold OKC to 40% shooting?
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