I like the physicality Mavs showed, both physical and mental. Clearly a lesson from last year when the team was "bullied" by Clippers, and that made the team much more passive than in regular season. Now, Luka literally bullying Beverley out of the court, and yelling he is "too small". I love it. I think Mavs players mentally held their composure under pressure, and were not at a single point of game out of balance. Completely opposite than last season playoffs. Reminds me a bit of how Bulls with MJ were bullied by Pistons for some years, and then the roles reversed. What I most love about Lukas game is his ability to adapt. He is continuously a different, improved, adapted player, harbouring more weapons. Still some weakness in his game, but his ability to adapt I think so far reminds that of the all time greats.
EDIT: Its obviously one game, and I hope the conclusion also stays when the series are over. Need to keep that up. It is this mental aspect that will perhaps be the most crucial in deciding who wins this series.
EDIT: Its obviously one game, and I hope the conclusion also stays when the series are over. Need to keep that up. It is this mental aspect that will perhaps be the most crucial in deciding who wins this series.