Luka Doncic He has been in MVP mode for some time now and while he levitates game by game, passing over all his rivals, his Mavericks They fly towards the playoffs, where they will face the Clippers in first round. In Miami the former Madrid player gave his umpteenth lesson in fundamentals, he seemed unstoppable, with an almost tyrannical game, and subdued the Heat (92-11) with the help of your best partner, Kyrie Irvingwho collaborated decisively in a triumph with which he won the ‘Euromillion’ of the day.
In Dallas, it’s no secret at this point, everything revolves around the ex-madridistawho once again posted a great statistic, reaching the triple-double with 29 points (5/8 t2, 4/15 t3 y 7/8 tl), 9 rebounds and 9 assists in 36 minutes and he already has sharp fangs to measure himself again at the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs in a series that will begin on April 20 or 21.
They are old acquaintances for Doncic, who of the 28 postseason games that he has played since he has been in the Mavs, 13 have been against the Clipperstheir executioners in 2021 and 2022. This year the outcome may be different, especially if this level continues to be maintained.
One million bonus for Kyrie Irving
But these Mavs don’t just live on Doncic, who have found in Kyrie Irving the perfect partner for his star. The point guard collaborated in the victory with 25 points (75/8 triples), 3 rebounds and 4 assists in 37 minutes. A victory that tasted like glory had brought him an extra prize of one million dollarsbonus that he had under contract if he played this season at least 50 games and his team reached 50 winssomething he achieved in Miami (50-30).
We have to celebrate the small victories, and tonight was a step in that direction of celebrating a small victory, only to reach 50 wins. Some guys in that locker room haven’t experienced 50 wins
Kririe Irving (Mavericks Player)
“We just know the work isn’t done and we’re just getting started,” Irving said. “But we have to celebrate the small victories. And this night It was a step in that direction of celebrating a small victory, only to reach 50 wins. Some guys in that locker room haven’t experienced 50 victories.” For him more than anyone else, for obvious reasons, the victory tasted great.
Together with them he stood out again Danel Gafford (12+5+3)who in the last three games has 21 shots taken and 21 scored and since he landed in the Mavs in the middle of the season he credits a 78% percentage in their launches. He was the big man his team was missing to complement his extraordinary perimeter. “It’s amazing”he said with admiration Jason Kidd on the efficiency of his center.
The other two starters also signed double figures. PJ Washington (12+6+2) y Derrick Jones jr (12+2) completed the consistent performance of a quintet that scored 90 of their team’s 111 points. And there may lie the Mavericks’ Achilles heel. YesOur substitutes only contributed 21 points of the 111 and in the playoffs they are going to need something more from them.
The Mavs, launched: 16 wins in 18 games
But until that moment comes Jason Kidd He lives in a sea of almost permanent happiness with his team, which has won 16 of its last 18 games: “Sounds great,” said the Mavericks coach, “We check the box with one of our objectives”.
In the Heat the best were Tyler Herro (21+7+6) y Kevin Love (16+11) on a night that was too erratic for their other pillars. Bam Adebayo He made 8 points and 3 rebounds with 3/13 tc, Caleb Martin signed 14+4+6 with 5/14 tc, and Jimmy Butler He achieved 12+4+3 after shooting only eight times (5/8).
We have a great group, we have a very competitive locker room…. but sometimes, this league can humble you. And that’s what happened tonight
Erik Spoelstra (Heat Coach)
His trainer, Erik Spoelstracould not hide his frustration: “We have a great group, we have a very competitive locker room. We all want the same thing. But sometimes, this league can really humble you. And that’s what happened tonight,” he admitted.
2024-04-11 05:22:39
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