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[DallasMaverick]

Just an incredible run.

I was thinking while they do it completely different is Jokic as dominant as prime Shaq?   I would have laughed at that prior to this run, but the way he can dominate games doing everything is really impressive.   

Jokic has the softest shot I think I have ever seen.  He makes those 12 footers look automatic.   They are a lot harder to do than that.  Especially when you bodies all around you.  

I am not sure what the stats say, but while he may never be all defensive Jokic has made himself into a good defender.   He is huge and moves well.   He has made several plays on defense in this series and while he may not block shots he has learned to be effective on defense..

Braun- Good series
Brown- Maybe the biggest basket of series with a rebound and putback to put them up by 1
Caldwell-Pope- Maybe the biggest defensive possession of series with a steal on Butler's pass.  

Gordon-  Did a lot of the dirty work guarding Butler and also scoring.

3 guys who were acquired this offseason and one in Gordon who as their Jrue Holiday type trade.    That is how you build around a star(s).