05-05-2021, 06:30 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-05-2021, 08:33 AM by dirkfansince1998.)
The way the Mavs handled the Luka trap is the story of the game. With WCS and JRich the spacing was off and the Mavs lacked off ball movement. With Powell and Green on the floor the Mavs created a wide open shot every single time.
Off ball movement and rotations are crucial and some guys simply do a better job. This is just my eyetest but it feels like Maxi, KP, WCS, JRich and THJ rarely cut to the basket or try to create passing lanes for Luka when he is getting trapped. Powell, Melli, Green and Brunson are making the right reads and movements to get open.
It´s really easy to spot the difference when it comes to the bigmen. Everyone on the team should know that the trap is coming. WCS isn´t even watching Luka and just goes through the usual motions, waits for Luka to call the screen. Powell and Melli recognize what is happening and immediately rotate to the top of the key/ FT line. When Luka finds them they have a 4vs3 situation and just need to make the right read.
Off ball movement and rotations are crucial and some guys simply do a better job. This is just my eyetest but it feels like Maxi, KP, WCS, JRich and THJ rarely cut to the basket or try to create passing lanes for Luka when he is getting trapped. Powell, Melli, Green and Brunson are making the right reads and movements to get open.
It´s really easy to spot the difference when it comes to the bigmen. Everyone on the team should know that the trap is coming. WCS isn´t even watching Luka and just goes through the usual motions, waits for Luka to call the screen. Powell and Melli recognize what is happening and immediately rotate to the top of the key/ FT line. When Luka finds them they have a 4vs3 situation and just need to make the right read.