@CartySports- “Reading the game is just as important as forcing yourself into things”
Kyrie has been outstanding. He is LOCKED IN defensively, constantly looking for his teammates on traps and doubles, and scoring buckets when we need it the most.
Big game 4 tonight, & we have
@KyrieIrving
by cartwrightcc
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Kyrie is generational talent (offense to defense mindset). Mavs need to defend the thunder big three tonight (Chet, Williams, SGA). But the key is to defend the other three as well (Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Wiggins). If these guys get limited production, it is do able to win the series.
I was pretty apprehensive with Kyrie coming here initially, and one of the reasons was his defense.
His D has been surprisingly good this playoffs.
Mavs issue is still not having a reliable option to score around the basket in traffic.
Gafford looks good in regular season but when defense tightens up in playoffs…he is missing easy shots. Same with Lively.
DJJ is below average at finishing near basket. Even PJ is questionable if its not a floater.
Mavs need a reliable scorer near basket. Only Luka can do it or Kyrie using magic.
They have defenders…they need to upgrade DJJ to a scorer that plays similar defense.