Gafford has really struggled in the POs until last night. Here’s a decent smoking cuban piece on that: https://thesmokingcuban.com/posts/dallas...mberwolves
To me, looks like the Mavs’ strategy is similar to Rocky’s—wear out the opponent with your chin. And Gaff has been that chin. Absorbing blow after blow but running the court anyway at full speed and forcing defenders to chase. In fact, I’d say Gaff’s getting punished in first halves has a lot to do with the team’s ability to punish opponents in Q4. And I’m thrilled he finally had a marquis performance to add to the grunt work he’s been delivering with a lunch pail, game in, game out.
Especially glad that this performance came immediately after the game in which Luka was getting on his ass. Great sign.
Starting to feel bad for 400 year old Al Horford and what’s in store for his legs next round. How long will he be able to sprint back every possession on D?
To me, looks like the Mavs’ strategy is similar to Rocky’s—wear out the opponent with your chin. And Gaff has been that chin. Absorbing blow after blow but running the court anyway at full speed and forcing defenders to chase. In fact, I’d say Gaff’s getting punished in first halves has a lot to do with the team’s ability to punish opponents in Q4. And I’m thrilled he finally had a marquis performance to add to the grunt work he’s been delivering with a lunch pail, game in, game out.
Especially glad that this performance came immediately after the game in which Luka was getting on his ass. Great sign.
Starting to feel bad for 400 year old Al Horford and what’s in store for his legs next round. How long will he be able to sprint back every possession on D?
Pessimism doesn’t make you smart, just pessimistic.
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