02-28-2021, 07:11 PM
(02-28-2021, 11:09 AM)mtrot Wrote: After KP's success closer to the rim last night, I think we can predict how opponents will focus on getting the ball out of KP's hands immediately after he gets it, and also trying to deny him from getting the ball in that area at all.
The Mavs just need to be prepared and have a plan for working around them trying to front KP with their tallest player, as well as to plan for cutters for him to dish it to as soon as he gets doubled.
I haven't tried to drill down in the stats on this, but it seems that, if the Mavs intend to post KP up as a regular means of offense, a great deal depends on enabling him to establish position on the low block. He seems less effective trying to work from the elbow.