03-09-2022, 09:27 AM
New Athletic Power rankings:
https://theathletic.com/3154150/2022/03/...-30-teams/
Dallas at 6th place up from 10th. Here is their writeup:
https://theathletic.com/3154150/2022/03/...-30-teams/
Dallas at 6th place up from 10th. Here is their writeup:
Quote:[b]6. Dallas Mavericks (Previously 10th), 39-25, +3.6 net rating[/b]
[b]Weekly slate: [/b]Win at Lakers, Win over Warriors, Win over Kings
[b]Clutch profile:[/b] 18-16 | Offense: 104.5 (20th) | Defense: 119.2 (29th) | -14.7 net rating (26th)
[b]Go-to guy:[/b] Luka Doncic | 68 points on 54 shots | 48.1/22.7/84.6 shooting splits | 11 assists, 4 turnovers
[b]Potential liability:[/b] Jalen Brunson | 38 points on 35 shots | 37.1/11.1/78.6 shooting splits | 11 assists, 4 turnovers
It doesn’t really make sense how awful the Dallas Mavericks have been in the clutch this season when things go poorly for them, but even with that horrendous net rating, they have a winning record. The Mavs are playing as well as anybody right now, and Doncic has been on a tear since he worked his way into shape. I would expect that to start carrying over into their end-of-game situations when things get tight. To their credit, they’ve won seven of their last nine games that have triggered clutch situations, so this impressive team turnaround can be felt throughout all aspects of the game. Luka has been very good in the clutch, even though he still can’t knock down these 3-pointers. Brunson has been surprisingly mediocre at knocking down shots, but he’s still playing pretty well in the clutch, creating for others.