Despite his sprained left thumb, Luka Doncic was well on the court against the Rockets. The Mavericks were starting too far away to hope to qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition, but the match counted for the regular season, and the Slovenian therefore had no intention of missing out.
And with 41 points at 15/29, 9 rebounds, 9 assists without any lost balls, we can say that he ensured…
“Sometimes we take it for granted, and we shouldn’t”explained Jason Kidd about his star. “It’s all about him winning, but it turns out he’s a walking triple-double. »
Making progress in defense
Luka Doncic did Luka Doncic, between stepbacks and changes of pace towards the circle. Enough to constantly trap the Rockets defense, especially since even when he was blocked by Jalen Green, he recovered his rebound to place an arm roll who could make him smile after the meeting.
“I’m going to bring it in.” I’m 2/2 into my career on arm rolls. The other was against Sweden with the national team (from Slovenia). But this one was better.”
What is also better for Luka Doncic is his defense.
“I think I was very good defensively. I know people aren’t going to say it, but my team knows it, the coaches know it. I think we’re getting better, not just me, but the team (on that side of the floor). I’m happy. » In which defensive areas does he feel stronger? “Everything: the energy, the reading of the game, the intelligence must be there too. I use my hands more and have more energy. »
