Lively was the difference maker. Came back on with 2 mins to go and the Mavs went on a 9-2 run. His defensive effort was critical in the win tonight.

His vertical scoring ability as a lob threat completely changes the dynamic of the Mavs offense. Stopping Luka and Lively going downhill is going to be a challenge for the league with Luka’s elite playmaking and scoring ability

  • LandLongjumping2268BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Didn’t watch him the summer league or preseason, but can he shoot 3? I see he didn’t attempt any 3s this game

  • vrilroBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    God we have needed a defender / lob threat for so long, im so fucking glad they didn’t try for ayton. Nico redemption tour inc?

  • BasketballknowerBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    he really improved as the season went along at Duke, and i’d expect more of the same here. Love to see him climbing the learning curve.