Original title: Doncic’s 30+10 comeback in the first game was empty and only 4 assists exposed the biggest hidden danger
On April 24, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued. The Dallas Mavericks are in Game 4 of the series against the Utah Jazz. After the game, the Jazz narrowly beat the Mavericks 100-99 to tie the total score at 2-2.
On the Lone Ranger’s side, Luka Doncic came back, but he scored 30 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, and failed to help the team win.
At the end of the regular season, Doncic’s accidental injury cast a shadow over the Mavericks’ playoff campaign.
However, in the past three games, Luka stayed on the sidelines, but the Lone Ranger achieved a 2-1 lead in the series with the efforts of Bronson, Kleber and other role players. This situation is still a great encouragement for Doncic.
So, after coming back in this game, Doncic quickly threw himself into the fight. As soon as he came up in the first quarter, he assisted Dwight Powell to score an alley-oop dunk. After that, his own projectiles and layups were also easy. Judging from Doncic’s actions, the calf injury has not had much impact on him.
In the following games, Luka accumulated data relatively fast. At half-time, he had scored 14 points, and his three-pointer was very smooth. Before halftime, the projectile that entered the defensive jungle at the buzzer was enough to boost morale.
However, in the Salt Lake City plateau, the Jazz burst out a stronger desire to win. Created a lot of pressure on the Mavericks on both ends of the floor. In addition, in the first game after Doncic’s comeback, although his personal offense feels good, the cooperation between him and his teammates is obviously a little rusty.
In the previous two battles, the Lone Ranger won one after another by relying on the fighting state of the whole nation. But this night, Bronson’s ball possession was weakened, Kleber’s three-point opportunities were also reduced, and Dinwiddie returned to the bench, even more at a loss, and suddenly he couldn’t play.
With the collective decline of the output of the supporting roles, it is conceivable that the Lone Ranger is passive.
However, Doncic is a super giant after all. In the last quarter, he continuously opened the singles mode and always helped the team to bite the score.
In the final 2 minutes of the final battle, Doncic took over the Lone Ranger’s offense again. He first took the ball calmly and forced a shot to score against Boyang’s defense. Next, the Lone Ranger cooperated with the pick-and-roll to give Doncic the opportunity to single-handedly take on Gobert.
Of course, Doncic will not miss such a good opportunity for military training. I saw him change direction continuously and suddenly take a three-point shot. This ball hits one, and once gave the Lone Ranger a 4-point lead.
But at the critical moment, Mitchell fought for offensive rebounds without a layup, and made a tough tip-up to make it 2+1, and this time, he made Doncic’s foul.
Next, Gobert, who had been trained by Doncic’s military, scored a dunk in time and space with 11 seconds left in the game. With this goal, the Jazz narrowly defeated the Lone Ranger. Doncic did not win the first game of his comeback, and in this game, there were some obvious problems in his connection with his teammates and his organization. (Poirot)Return to Sohu, see more
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