Game 53: Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16) vs. Dallas Mavericks (29-23)

[Branduil]

With a drop we might give up more open 3's and mid range shots than we would like, but I'll take it if we can control the boards and eliminate most layups

There's really not any way to defend every kind of shot in today's NBA, it's pick your poison. At least with Lively/Gafford, we can eliminate one easy path, whereas before teams could just get whatever they want, wherever they want.