This chapter delves into addressing the rest needs of key players in Dallas, evaluating Luka's defensive challenges and the team's performance without him. It also emphasizes the importance of clear player rotations and the impact of missing players like Kristaps Porzingis on the team's defensive strategies.
Zach and ESPN's Kevin Pelton discuss the Mavericks' monster win in Game 4, Luka Doncic's improved defensive effort, Dallas' physicality, how Kristaps Porzingis' absence was felt, and the slim chances the Mavericks have to get the series back to Dallas.
Mavericks rout Celtics to stave off elimination (1:35)
Luka's defensive effort (6:12)
The absence of Porzingis (16:16)
Boston's offense coming and going (22:28)
How Porzingis can open things up for the Celtics (33:39)
Dallas' chances to extend this series (41:11)
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