05-04-2022, 01:07 PM
The game is about matchups, exploiting that. No doubt that as good Ayton is, that is the weakside. Luka getting him out, and if he starts shooting 3 over Ayton consistently, Suns need to adjust, not the other way around. Secon key is as I mentioned before game 1 is Maxi rather than Powell. Maxi can get the best out of Ayton on defense as he is dangerous shooting the 3, and make it as difficult for him on offense as possible to score, more than Powell can do.
But Powell can also come in play in pick and roll. So far Suns have been focused in protecting the rim thus by focusing on Powell not making rim rolling. This has opened lanes to Luka not to the rim but instead for a free uncontested floater. Luka should keep shooting those, it will make Suns force to let Ayton attack Luka in pick and roll and forget about Powell.
Game 1 we saw the gameplans, and that Suns has a better one. But now is the time for adjustments. If Dallas finds a way to counter, Suns will get on the defensive in terms of strategy and will need to re-adjust. No need to panic. We didnt panic against Utah, and so we dont need to panic now again. But we need small adjustments. Nothing major. Just exploiting the good matchups and minimizing the bad ones. No doubt this will be harder than against Jazz, but if we stay focused, make smart tactical decision, and play with more toughness and intensity, no doubt we will win this series.
But Powell can also come in play in pick and roll. So far Suns have been focused in protecting the rim thus by focusing on Powell not making rim rolling. This has opened lanes to Luka not to the rim but instead for a free uncontested floater. Luka should keep shooting those, it will make Suns force to let Ayton attack Luka in pick and roll and forget about Powell.
Game 1 we saw the gameplans, and that Suns has a better one. But now is the time for adjustments. If Dallas finds a way to counter, Suns will get on the defensive in terms of strategy and will need to re-adjust. No need to panic. We didnt panic against Utah, and so we dont need to panic now again. But we need small adjustments. Nothing major. Just exploiting the good matchups and minimizing the bad ones. No doubt this will be harder than against Jazz, but if we stay focused, make smart tactical decision, and play with more toughness and intensity, no doubt we will win this series.