02-04-2022, 11:34 AM
(02-04-2022, 10:33 AM)Dirknows Wrote: Losing the rim protection of KP was the reason they lost the Orlando game, it was a freaking layup line out there.
Not sure. The Mavs defense "peaked" when KP was in health and safety protocols. With dominant performances against teams like the Bulls or Warriors.
In the last five games the defense wasn´t close to that level. Even in the three games with KP. Against the Warriors they gave up 130pts (131.5 O-Rating), against the Pacers they gave up 105pts (106.1 O-Rating), against the Blazers they gave up 112pts (113.5 O-Rating).
Right in line with the numbers from the last two games. OKC scored 120pts (121.6 O-Rating). Magic scored 110 (112.9 O-Rating).
Prior to that the Mavs held opponents to less than 100pts in 10/14 games.