The chapter provides an in-depth analysis of key plays, strategies, and performances during the Dallas vs. Boston game, highlighting impactful shots by players like Derek Lively and Kleeba. It discusses Dallas's adaptation of their offense to counter Boston's defense, improvements in catch-and-shoot threes, and the disparity in three-point shooting between the teams. The chapter also touches on defensive adjustments made by Dallas, emphasizing the importance of effort, defensive execution, and strategic planning in basketball.
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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