Luka Dončić’s MVP-Caliber Masterclass Sparks Rivalry Drama in Lakers vs. Mavericks Showdown
On Friday, the Lakers finished the game shooting nearly 60% from the field and dished out 27 total assists.
“Over the last two games, we’ve made our shots,” Dončić said. “When we share the ball and play how we need to, we get a lot of good shots and that’s what we need to take.”
It’s Dončić’s gravity that creates room for the rapid rise of Austin Reaves, who finished with an efficient 38 points and looks the part of an excellent release valve and offensive engine in his own right. It’s the fear of Dončić’s pick-and-roll dominance that has given way to Ayton’s resurgence as a screener and finisher. It’s the trust in Dončić as a lead option that allows James to fill in the gaps as a surefire first-ballot Hall of Famer finding optimal screening angles and being connective tissue. Head coach JJ Redick has preached about the importance of the scheme, but Dončić is the system.


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