How The Dallas Mavericks EXPOSED the NBA’s Best Defense…

This video looks at the Dallas mavericks and how they solves the best defense in the nba the Minnesota Timberwolves by giving the ball to Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic and letting them cook

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

I mean…. Dallas kind of looks like the REAL best defense in the NBA. The Thunder and Clippers ranked 1st and 2nd in the west in offensive rating this season 😂. You can’t make this up. BOTH teams Dallas played had a higher offensive rating than Denver (who was 3rd) and Dallas held them to under 100 7 times in 12 games. That’s very good, in case you’re wondering.

[@doT03]

Let’s not fit the narrative now! 😮

[@Thomasfrommygirl]

@@doT03 I’m not sure what you’re trying to say.

[@GHETTO344]

im sayin

[@skuripandaburns3489]

Not only that... but Luka, who everyone is saying doesn't play defense, is keeping his opponents that he is guarding to the LOWEST FG PERCENTAGE of all the players in playoffs. Mavs defense went up a notch, but Luka went from "no defense" to "defender of the year" right now.

[@Lena-ks5ni]

@@Thomasfrommygirl Good thing is that rest of us understand him perfectlly and agree with him, because we watch the games

[@JJmystic]

Scoring 67 points in the paint against the best regular season defensive team with two 7 footers and the dpoy is bananas

[@backyardbuckets829]

Yep

[@julianwilson1200]

Dallas had the best defense after trading for Washington and Gaford

[@backyardbuckets829]

Fr

[@Physics_Dude]

@@backyardbuckets829 - You young ones need to appreciate the English language more. Why be so lazy when you can post a more authentic and specific reply. And why is the F in caps and the r in lowercase? A reply of "Good point, let's see if this maintains" shows more sophistication and less tomfoolery than "Fr".

[@firstnamelastname6148]

​@@Physics_Dudemiserable old man

[@No1Armadillo]

Oddly, PJ and Gaff could have wound up almost anywhere and you might never have heard of them again..... They were the right pieces for the right team at the right time with the right attitude and they blended right into Kidd's scheme seamlessly.... same with Derrick.... All three could have wasted away elsewhere. Instead, once again, it is ALL about chemistry! And we have Master Chemist Jason Kidd and with Nico's help, built a team who mirrors it's coach...... tough, focused, smart, team player, active...... that describes almost our entire team..... (still wary of Marcus.... i want Bobo back!)

[@Lena-ks5ni]

@@No1Armadillo We all like Bobo back but not as a player but like buddy buddy night talking and laughing! Be real, man! BTW Current Mavs guys will be permanent Mavs, I'm quite sure we are the winning combination!

[@No1Armadillo]

...... and kudos to Jaden Hardy..... for being able to step up and spell Luka and Kyrie for 9 minutes while adding 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 rebound, 2 points and a plus 4 in over/under.... and he's a terror running thru the paint!!

[@solutionrecruiter7130]

He is a real 6th man in the works....

[@No1Armadillo]

@@solutionrecruiter7130 .... two or three in the works..... Jaden, O-Max, and AJ Lawson..... we go pretty deep... but Jaden made an appearance against the Thunder and now the Mavs are going 10 deep in rotation..... that means more time to rest for Ky and Luka......

[@aceloco817]

It's so much more positive compared to THJ coming in off the bench. Tried to believe in him the whole playoffs but he has a LOT of bone-headed plays soon as he touch the rock!! Lol. Even having him on prop bets is more aggravating. Hardy be bringing that energy & a lob every game so far!

[@toob_noob4381]

​@@solutionrecruiter7130 is it too much to ask that he becomes JET 2.0 and wins a 6MOTY and improves on defense?

[@healthfadsfade]

Dude his decision making is sooo much better lately

[@celisjaydenc.3439]

The difference between Dallas and Nuggets is Dallas got rim protector.

[@f0reo]

Indeed, Gafford and Lively are their rim watchers. But PJ and DJJ are also a crucial parts in defence, both can guard any position(btw KAT is too soft for 7ft guy)

[@backyardbuckets829]

That Gobert guy isn’t too bad

[@cujoe4842]

I’m so happy to be born in Dallas Texas 💕 Mavs game 5

[@backyardbuckets829]

Ayeee

[@circaen]

Ive been a Luka fan since he came into the league & for some reason watching Mavs defense made me realize how ceazy what he does is. Ive watched Shai & Ant struggle to get into the paint. Luka will just take a screen and dribble into the paint & be completely comfortable being defended with a few guys around him. Part of what makes Luka different is that he will just do it. Ant hesitates & waits outside the three point line trying to find space to speed to the basket. Luka is fine just slowly dribbling his way to where he wants to be. Kind of wild when you realize how rare that is.

[@johndub3866]

And he's never hurried. He just gets the primary defender on his hip, and then makes any of a hundred choices as to what to do next.

[@aceloco817]

That's where there is an advantage in the Mavs back court to Minnesotas. Nobody talks about it either. That's basketball IQ....

[@circaen]

@@aceloco817 Yeah, it's like Luka is so aware of what can & can't happen if he goes to a spot. Others hesitate until it's too late.

[@aceloco817]

@@circaen as u were saying. 🤣

[@Alex-xn8pq]

Dallas secret weapon is D Lively. 9 pts. 11 boards 3 assists numerous box outs on Luk/ai drives in 27 minutes. Not bad, Rook.

[@backyardbuckets829]

He can ball. Loved the pick when they got him

[@SpiderC-666]

Edwards ran out of gas while Dallas egged 3 point shooting. It'd be 3rd game before we know which team has the last bullet.

[@backyardbuckets829]

Fax

[@johnsain]

Word is....he was put on oxygen at one point during the game.

[@paranzadartse3902]

Im a dallas mavs fan.. but to say the mavs figure out the wolves.. man.. this is just game 1.

[@johnsain]

They never got Game 1 before....This is pretty significant...Dallas usually takes Game 2's.

[@backyardbuckets829]

Yep

[@paranzadartse3902]

@@backyardbuckets829 after that game 2 bro.. think we got the chance to win it all

[@bswill5077]

They are just jinxin mavs

[@miggyalejandro]

I love Ant's game but dude better learn some humility. He hasn't won anything yet.

[@rebornvirgin]

they beat denver and think it was all their skill but they forget that their coach hand crafted a team that can specifically beat the nuggets lol the mavs are a different beast

[@titan8084]

Nothing to do with humility. He's got elite mentality. Stop trying to make it seem as though he was arrogant.

[@No1Armadillo]

..... in Texas, they call that "All hat, No cattle"..... 😆🤣

[@johnsain]

He has a small social IQ....hence the name 'ant man'.

[@skatermacky1]

Thanks for the video. I expected the series to be low scoring because of how good both are defensively but they both still breached 100 points Game 1. Seems like Luka and Kyrie are destroying their perimeter defenders and their drop coverage on PnR. Lets see if Wolves will be able to contain Luka and Kyrie in game 2

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

PJ Washington & Daniel Gaford BIG ADDITION in Dallas Mavericks 💯

[@Tribu_Kanto_Hagba]

New subscriber here from Philippines

[@backyardbuckets829]

W mans

[@azuragazni8170]

mavs must improve 3 point to win the series

[@Kcirtyalk]

It really cant get any worse than game 1 😂 12 less 3point fgs made and still winning is disastrous for Min

[@backyardbuckets829]

Fr

[@jinkazama1652]

Thanks to edwards no i can see kyrie again in super aggressive mode

[@backyardbuckets829]

Yuppp

[@caseyhouser9839]

This is easy for Luka. The NBA is pushing for a black star. Edwards is a bum. Sweep

[@RT-qz5ci]

Luka was awful until the 4th. And he has had multiple bad games so far this playoffs. Around 30% from 3. Stop acting like he’s killing everyone. The team is winning.

[@backyardbuckets829]

Wild

[@caseyhouser9839]

Dagger

[@xpreshun]

Minnesota is gonna try and do what Okc did. Double Kyrie. I think Ky was also trying to get his team more involved and I think he knows now he has to stay aggressive so he can keep himself in rhythm.

[@backyardbuckets829]

Agreed

[@johnsain]

MASSIVE Pressure on the Minnies tonight....not facing that much all season....Minny folds again.

[@backyardbuckets829]

Disagree

[@johnsain]

@@backyardbuckets829 MAVS should sweep now....

[@mycabbages3538]

Subbed

[@backyardbuckets829]

My guy

[@zipo1039]

Ant can you dothat to luka too😂😂

[@backyardbuckets829]

👀

[@rayray5561]

They have three paint guards

[@backyardbuckets829]

Fr

[@jinkazama1652]

Edwards stamina is for trashtalk only

[@backyardbuckets829]

Lmaoo

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

He was tired

[@aceloco817]

He said it himself in the post-game interview tho....

[@dustificator911]

6 7 235 = 23 coincidence ?

[@backyardbuckets829]

👀👀👀

[@Anderson_Se7en]

Yo, Dallas has the best defense after the trade. They did not shoot their best game, and still managed to win against a team that was knocking down 3’s better than them. It just doesn’t bode well for the Timberwolves that the Mavs just won a series with Kyrie not scoring in a dominant fashion. Mavs are too deep and about 7 of they guys can mess around and get 30. They have been hated and underestimated right up until that game 1 win in the WCF. P.S., F Russel Weptbricks!!!!! PJ Washington gettin a ring before you, weak ahh boy.

[@backyardbuckets829]

😂😂 I love it

[@mycabbages3538]

Ugh? Isn’t Dallas the best defense in the league?

[@backyardbuckets829]

Maybe

[@apadora]

bro you make it sound like Dallas totally dominated...LOL the game was very close and Minnesota could have won it..

[@circaen]

If you were watching the score. Watching the game, Dallas dominated. They missed a ton of open open threes.

[@johnsain]

If Dallas secondary players start hitting 3's like they've done recently....Minny has no shot.

[@Kcirtyalk]

Yeah score wise it was close. But just watching the game, you can tell Minnesota was barely hanging on by hitting three after three. Its not sustainable and they were fortunate Mavs couldnt make their wide open 3s

[@rickharrison1737]

Mavs defense is more dangerous that their offense. I don’t think that Ant is good enough of a playmaker to take advantage of the bodies being thrown at him when he attacks the basket. He also isn’t good enough of a shooter to capitalize on the drop coverage that the Mavs threw at him.