05-24-2022, 03:44 PM
(05-24-2022, 11:41 AM)omahen Wrote: I think two things were crucial for the GSW this series so far:
- they didn't switch everything. Something Green correctly pointed out as biggest Phoenix mistake in a podcast just before the start of this series. Switching is exactly what Luka wants when picking his target
- they didn't make it personal for Luka. Everything remains very respectful. Booker did stupid "Luka special" thing which basically fired up Luka to give his absolute best. He doesn't get much of fuel like that from GSW. Perhaps the Wiggins dunk will fire him up to return a favor But Mavs sounded defeated after G3
This is what I appreciate about Golden State. You can tell that they all respect Luka and acknowledge that he's a great player. To me Booker came off as someone that was threatened/jealous of Luka.
Though to be fair it's probably easier for GS to have the attitude that they have since they've got the rings and nothing to prove.