When The #1 Defense Meets Luka Doncic

[@genesisnineteen9579]

great timing, luka is frying the wolves 😂😂

[@HoopVenue]

First video all season I’ve had a well-timed upload 😂

[@user-hv2vf6du6e]

I legit thought this was as a result of the game 😂 10/10 timing

[@timetowakeup6302]

Luka was Dancing With Wolves this series

[@TheReelMcCoySC]

Correction:Fried

[@reversalroad7384]

You perfectly summed up why Luka is one of the most lethal players in NBA history. He’s virtually mastered the use of spacing. His combination of insane isolation play and pin point passes makes it so difficult to scheme against him. Feels like he guarantees a nearly open shot every possession. With him averaging over 30 a game all that needs to happen is that his role players hit their shots and like I said he guarantees at least one of them is open. What’s even CRAZIER is he doesn’t have just role players he also has KYRIE. On top of the already well oiled machine Luka creates the Mavs also have one of the best finishers and closers in league history. It almost doesn’t seem fair.

[@codychua6197]

how it taste

[@dexterspeights3484]

Celtics #1 Defense will freeze Luka and Irving 100%

[@corvoattano7430]

@@dexterspeights3484celtics defense isn’t even close to wolves

[@thebekgo1624]

​@@dexterspeights3484 lay down the crack pipe

[@nydibs]

@corvoattano7430 - Cs had the #2 rated defense in the regular season, it’s pretty close. And the wolves defense didn’t show up anyway

[@CristhianDeCastro]

Luka Doncic to the Timberwolves at their home: "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with me"

[@jackxiao9702]

Players like Gafford and Lively love passers like Luka. Gafford was a throw in before Luka, and you can see Gafford become so pumped up as he gets lobe.

[@ChitaJunior]

i dont know why but i prefer lively playing than gafford, but they are good replace for each other xd

[@EAlc-f9t]

@@ChitaJuniorwell that’s because lively is the better player. But gafford is still extremely effective.

[@ezscootrr]

Gafford is one dimensional whereas lively can guard the perimeter.

[@kashashk]

In case someone missed it, the Mavs are in The Finals. Luka scored 20 vs Wolves' 19 at the 1st quarter. LuKyrie scored 44 by themselves vs the Wolves' 40 by the end of the first half. TL;DR the Wolves were blown out and put to rest in convincing fashion, a nearly consistent 20~30+ point lead by the Mavs the entire game.

[@berryesseen]

It's a little sad that Wolves passed Luka and Kyrie's total 72 at the end of the game.

[@kashashk]

@@berryesseen you didn't have to be so savage bro 😅

[@cmkeeler1]

I would be surprised if they beat the celtics more than once

[@berryesseen]

@@cmkeeler1 Celtics are overrated. They will face a real competitive team with an actual super star for the first time. Actually 2 super stars. I would be surprised if Celtics won't fck this up. They lose every time a game is lose-able

[@berryesseen]

@@chris-t6d3s I can't blame Celtics for playing with crippled teams. I'm just saying that the finals is the first time the series is actually competitive. Celtics have more stars but Dallas has Luka and Kyrie. It's close.

[@cheenu711]

I am beginning to believe than when Luka is on there's nothing that can stop him. I remember watching T wolves vs Nuggets game 2 and thinking that this defence is unbreakable and then this series happened. Hope he wins it all and silences all of the media that has been so critical of him. Imagine putting Free Throw Alexander ahead of him in MVP voting.

[@Manticore2026]

Maybe Giannis if he’s not having an off night and is 100%, but that seems to be it.

[@sirf4ce]

11:11 This play is a perfect example of what makes this team so difficult to deal with. Luka runs the high screen, picks up his dribble but the shot is not there and the play hasn't developed. Quick pass to Kai who immediately hits the cutting Luka and Gafford gets another gift at the rim. Smart, patient, unselfish and precise. The counter for the counter and so on. It's poetry and it leads to easy baskets.

[@RedAndTheCompany567]

The was the best time to drop this. Luca is recreating the 2022 Mavs vs Suns game w/ the Timbers RIGHT NOW👀

[@alesksander]

Yep Luka said hey adoption paper are due... ☠🥶

[@therocklau]

Absolutely, and the moment wolves start to blitz Luka, you know the series is over, everyone know blitzing Luka is death, you only do that out of "whatelse can I even try" panic state.

[@Manticore2026]

IMO the Wolves needed to hedge, not drop. Maybe it wouldn’t worked but I can 100% tell you even prior to the series that drop and doubles on screens are the wrong ideas. Switching is the best obviously but the only teams that “can” switch with a big vs Dallas are the Bucks, Lakers, Heat, and Spurs. Even then I would feel hesitant to ask AD or Wemby to guard Luka. Giannis would be perfect but then again he’s arguably able to guard all five positions at a HoF level.

[@ryankayombya7576]

​​@@Manticore2026I'd take AD as a better choice than Giannis to guard Luka at the end like Gobert tried. AD is better a not fouling and a little more agile is close spaces

[@Prodigial]

Boston keeps saying that they're gonna lock up Luka... I hear it every series. No one has done it yet.

[@Kcirtyalk]

Derrick White is probably the only one who can somewhat give Luka some trouble. But even so, Luka will figure it out and get the switches he wants.

[@Ten11twelve-l8m]

@@Kcirtyalk bro wat u triping ong! u teling me that bald fk is better defender than pg, dort or jaden mcdaniels?

[@Anthonydu01630]

@@KcirtyalkToo small, the only guys i saw slowing down Luka are Vanderbilt, Giannis, AD, Bron and also Terrance Mann and Dort but Luka was injured … To slow him down you need big, strong, lenghty and mobile guys with high IQ, maybe guys like Bam, OG Anunoby, Wemby, Jonathan Isaac, Banchero, Mobley, Scottie Barnes or Siakam can slow him down, but Luka reached a level like prime Lebron, KD, Curry, Jokic, Kawhi or even Giannis, guys who are completely unguardable 1 on 1 and can punish you if you double team them, these guys will put their usual stats no matter what defenders or schemes you throw at them, and i’d put Embiid in that category but he’s never healthy in the Playoffs so it’s hard to judge him well, but regular season he is definitely in that unguardable category, and i think SGA also but i want to see more Playoffs run … I think the only Celtics defender who can do something with Luka is Tatum, he is similar to Vanderbilt, 6’9, lenghty but strong and very mobile, he can’t move his feet as well as Vando but still very good, and with all the offensive firepower they have he will be able to save energy on offense to guard him, but imo if the Celtics want to win they have to outscore them, especially with their 3pts shot

[@DreamyWoIf]

​​​​@@Anthonydu01630Ben Simmons was somehow successful in Luka's first two seasons, then Luka figured him out as well.

[@CalebG-nx6uo]

​@@DreamyWoIf true

[@sedlyholmes3722]

The game ain't over and luka giving the wolves the Luka Special

[@vangbangmke]

The game isn’t even done yet 😂

[@HoopVenue]

It is in theory 😭

[@Yael_D_]

The game was over in the first quarter

[@jackxiao9702]

“The game was in fact done”

[@dexterquilang2247]

it's over

[@magboboterski]

the 1st quarter where Luka scored an angry 20 pts? then come 3rd quarter ends theyre up by 20++

[@AnteGV1950]

my mother was from Slovenia, and I have relatives there, so I consider Luka as my own...you cannot not love him...unless he plays against your team, then you have to hate him...I love this game

[@degengam2781]

Is your mother hot?

[@spicesmuggler2452]

Ante is Croatian name, just fyi

[@AnteGV1950]

@@spicesmuggler2452 i am Croatian..my mother was from Slovenia

[@bostjanhribersek1205]

Am Slovenian and I know Luka when he was 13. I live close to his town. Later he move to Madrid. Our Slovenian beast 👍🇸🇮

[@AnteGV1950]

@@bostjanhribersek1205 he is a beast!!!

[@Book.of.Treason]

you might as well do the pre analysis for the celtics and mavs game

[@HoopVenue]

I’m saying 😂

[@ouicertes9764]

People mostly see his highlights as a scorer but Luka is first and foremost a half-court playmaker, that's his game, and the scoring is part of the leverage. He creates so much space by operating at half court, and once the defense is beat you have a high quality shot to finish. This team is alsmost perfect in using the advantages Luka creates : big athletic finisher that can use the space to score, and Kyrie as a release valve bucket getter that can also perfectly handle secondary playmaking.

[@JuT11]

Luka is a monster of a player, his fundamentals are as close to perfect as they can get (European player development, has been playing in pro clubs since he was 10), he's much taller than people might think especially for a PG, he's a great shooter that practices every dumb shot you could think of (3pt off the glass, layup from the 3pt line..), he can stop on a dime and make anyone look like an idiot when they fly by, and he's a fierce competitor with a lot of passion for the game.. Even his defense in these playoffs has been impressive

[@axx111]

I heard he started playing in pro clubs at the age of 4 :)) Ok really - Luka went to Real Madrid at the age of 13 and played his first adult game at 16.

[@chikowashere]

This video is yet another reason that ESPN and sports media is dead. They wouldn't dare present relevant stats like you did. They're too busy creating false narratives and talking about nonsense that has nothing to do with an actual game.

[@kobewoods872]

Luka is the 2nd player since 1722 to hit 6 threes on their grandmothers 72nd birthday and 5 assists on their cousins twice removed 3rd anniversary.

[@RasuiTheFallen]

should’ve uploaded this after the mavs win tonight ngl

[@HoopVenue]

I'm just getting a few steps ahead, no way the Wolves come back lol

[@deadlyfungus15]

nah it was definitely funnier this way

[@jackthezodiac6136]

Nah it’s good the timing is insane

[@Smido83]

I have never seen anyone who uses speed, or the lack of it, as effectively as Luka. If you give him space, he will speed up and attack the rim with force. If you play up, he slows down to create either lobs for teammates, or open midrange shots when the original defender blows by. There is just nothing anyone can do about that! A healthy Luka is unstoppable in P&R and Iso situations. Specially now, when he looks healthy again. He moves way better then he did against the Thunder.

[@Interstice1994]

Kinda doubt that since I saw his knee bleed again in the locker room 😅

[@Smido83]

@@Interstice1994 He has those blood marks since March. I think he gets fluid draigned from his knee before evey game and those are puncture wounds from the cannula that bleed when he is playing and constantly moving. At least I think thats what it is. But overall he moves way better, more fluently and more then anything, he has his legs back shooting the 3.

[@alesksander]

@@Smido83 Yeah maybe they also adapted better and find out right routine how too make issues better. Or Maybe Luka adapted better with meds and pain release. IDK or is combination of both.

[@zerokiryuu-ig7wm]

Game 5 wcf, Luka 20 points in first quarter while the entire wolves only had 18 points. 😅

[@jjcometa9333]

Couldn't watch. But holy sht😂 Game almost became Suns game 7 2.0

[@scrimtellect]

@@jjcometa9333 Yes, this is also a blowout as well 😂

[@berryesseen]

I get prime Draymond Green vibes from how Dereck Lively plays. He is very good at playing 4 vs. 3 and finding the open man. Every time Luka was doubled, Lively played it very well. Even if it was a miss sometimes, it was always a wide open 3 shot.

[@alesksander]

I think he got upside to become Pau Gasol. Scary tought. Beacuse he is trying too add 3 into mix.

[@senhorbaker]

Very good analysis and video montage. Great work! As a Jazz fan, I can tell you that Luca did this to Gobert 3 years ago too. Gobert is great in the regular season, then his teams get picked apart in the playoffs. Still one of the best defenders in the game, but Luca is better offensively than Gobert is defensively.

[@ImTheGibby]

I’m just hoping Luka cooks the Celtics even worse. I cannot handle seeing to their fans on twitter and I know a few irl that are the most insufferable people ever.

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Cowboys fans are worse... And it's in the same city so, I don't see there being a good fanbase on either side

[@rakwilavila3733]

Even though I am a mavs fan since Nash Dirk Finley era, This video made me a Luka fan. I am totally convinced now lol

[@dariusz.9119]

Exactly, Luka didn't sped up his offense. Even Jokic and Nuggets sped up their pace in game 1 and 2 vs Wolves and it cost them the series, but Luka is a 25 year old with 10 years of pro experience. It's not that easy to force him to play your pace

[@Hyu938]

Was expecting nuggets vs mav tbh

[@RasuiTheFallen]

that’s what it should’ve been, mavs wouldn’t have went up 3-0 if that was the case

[@jjcometa9333]

Yeah okay😂😂 ​@@RasuiTheFallen

[@jackxiao9702]

If it was Nugs vs Mavs, would be game 7 and the loser limp into the finals to lose to the celtics.

[@Interstice1994]

Can AG stop Luka tho?

[@spandsbab]

I can't wait for the Boston Barbecue by Luka and Kyrie😅

[@degengam2781]

Boston baked bxtçh

[@fwcraigslist]

Great analysis. Thank you for showing the visual for people to see. People don't understand that Wolves is a good team and they executed every defensive schemes available in this generation of basketball and Luka is just better.

[@Brett733]

Imagine if Luka had the athleticism of someone like Edwards? That being said I think the reason is so great is because he has learned how to play at his own pace, had he been super athletic I don't think he would have developed his skills like this.

[@Youngster543210]

T Wolves pulled a Dr. Gero and made a team thats only good for 1 thing, beating the Nuggets. We should have gotten a battle of the Euros in the WCF, instead Minnesotoa trolled tf out us 😭

[@abaofifsz]

As the pacers did for knicks

[@sakamoto8354]

It also helped that the Nuggets doesn't have a bench and Malone refused to play his rookies and younger players aside from Braun. Like, why 6'6'' Justin Holiday is the one who guards 6'9'' Naz Reid when 6'8'' Peyton Watson exists. Yeah sure Watson might not be better than Holiday but Holiday can't guard Reid due to size and Watson can at least provide resistance as he has the height and size to contest him at the rim.

[@Phoresight]

@@sakamoto8354 yeah especially when they said they'd be fine when bruce left, because they have watson. Then he didnt get minutes in the playoffs

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Murray isn’t Kyrie and KCP isn’t Luka. If you rely the ball handling on Gordon and Jokic, they’d be gassed out dealing with Naz, KAT and Gobert down under. That’s why Ky and Luka was praised this series against the Wolves alot. Because they made everyone see that they’re far ahead in reading defensive schemes and they have enough skills to blow by any defenses. They tried to match up Luka’s “slow pace” with Anderson, but Luka is crafty and can accelerate if he wants to. If JMc was guarding him, he’d body the dude, and if they blitz him, they look for an open Kyrie who will either slash, throw a lob, or pass to PJ or Green in the corner.

[@christopherberry8519]

Sense of space, sense of time but a tactical genius that can unravel every offence. Add Kyrie and Lively with the space Luka can give his teammates and it's a winner.

[@mkbcoolman]

I'm glad he's a Mav and I hope the front office makes sure he never wears a different uniform. The man is terrifyingly good. He's literally the one player in the league I'd dread to play against.

[@meanxbean]

That last clip is fucking insane 🤯 Luka looks like he’s doing a drill around traffic cones wtfffff

[@dex9394]

On god he be using mastered drills

[@mrlaybackvevo264]

Credit to kyrie Irving he set the tone in the first game and expose the wolves

[@miketexas4549]

Edwards looking like a practice cone had me rolling

[@dephy11]

Great video as always. Hoping you could make a video on Dereck Lively II and his impact for Dallas. He was so big in game 5 with the short roll playmaking.

[@liamdamster]

your timing is so good I thought you uploaded this after the game

[@alankingchiu]

Gafford and Livley are amazing as interior defenders and lob threats.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

LUKA MAGIC UNSTOPPABLE on OFFENSE 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lucasj893]

And they still think Luka and harden is the same 😂

[@MaverickD5112]

Thats really good observation, i think the coaching staff really did a good job setting gameplay

[@miskiguled4988]

Hoop venues with a w video we getting cooked by the mavs

[@TheThejoker169]

9:08 the was kat jumps out most/all player would be quick to give it up because of the moment and pressure. This dude is cold you can tell he’s played for long time and isn’t scared of anything on the court.

[@yellostallion]

Master class. Incredible chess skillset. Best bb breakdown I've seen!

[@swish4realbasketball]

This Mavs team is special. 13 year wait is now finally over.

[@sanzieu]

He's playing at a level that is way above anyone else. His experience is giving him the advantage against anyone who tries to guard him.

[@SnoreBearz]

When wolves realized Luka is not Jammal Murray

[@sakamoto8354]

*Luka and Kyrie. The Wolves realized Luka and Kyrie isn't bothered to McDaniels and NAW's defense so their perimeter defense isn't effective anymore.

[@degengam2781]

My word those 2004 Detroit pistons were truly iconic❤️ 0:53

[@juangauna6230]

Because of your analysis, I imagine the wolves coach crying 😂😂😂

[@JTMont21]

Watching Ant guard him and basically get bullied was not something I was expecting. Dort deserves a lot of credit on how well he played Luka. Even if Luka was banged up.

[@MrAntonioTech]

Brilliant analysis!

[@worldwideleek]

First!!, watching during halftime lol

[@plugmenace8513]

Luka is torching em, if the wolves come back it’s gon look bad on the mavs next half

[@henrigenes4179]

8:05 that sh*t is a nightmare lmao😂😂

[@Yo_AB_Breaks]

As a CLE fan I'm all in for Kyrie, Luka and the Mavs to take care of business vs Boston. GL

[@VVe3]

holy timing 😭😭

[@sbh123yt]

great analysis

[@TheAndrewc5120]

i think the chess move for celtics defense starts at that three man spacing around luka's play, purposefully leaving the offense up to the mav's shooters in the corner. this will result in more pressure on them and kyrie to pick up slack, especially if refs end up swallowing their whistles for luka (highly likely, considering it's the celtics). from there it will end up being the celtics seemingly unflinching ability to make 3s this postseason vs the mavs amazing team chemistry to avoid tilting if an off shooting night occurs, perhaps one or two bad kyrie games to start the series as well. if they weather the storm and stick together keeping the vibes up, this will give luka and kyrie the chance to respond. if the tilt stays on all of their supporting pieces, it might be a celtics sweep. WE WILL SEE. I AM EXCITED AND ROOTING FOR THE MAVS.

[@TheAndrewc5120]

bro, how did i do that lmao.

[@tuni11223344]

@@TheAndrewc5120 That was impressive.

[@kenaut7075]

Minnesota Timberpups meets their match. Luka and Uncle Drew are too much for Anthony Cocky Edwards and the pups😳😂

[@XoRo07792]

They say “wolves in 7”🤣🤣 so quiet now

[@jackthezodiac6136]

Lol 😆, most wolves fan before the series were like “Wolves in 4 or 5”, they legit thought they were gonna make history after one fluke ass win which Mavs didn’t even have lively

[@Jetsonn]

I fw the profile pic 🔥

[@degengam2781]

@@JetsonnI fw your profile pick❤

[@milosmevzelj5205]

We had Luka special. Now, we have LuKai Special.

[@hungo7720]

The wolves couldn't nullify Luka magic as he annihilated them under any circumstances. Whether it is a good 3 pointer, a lay up or a spooky pass, it is always well executed. Doncic is conspicuously the most exciting player to watch in the NBA right now.

[@shieldon530]

Need you to say something to the effect of “and don’t think you can leave a cushion to stop the drive, he’s confident in his off the dribble jumper, and well, let’s just say cuzzo can really stroke that thang” in one of these breakdowns of scoring savants. Could become a new channel catchphrase of sorts idk could be the move

[@andrewfung9340]

9:45 I mean its like a QB looking off the safety

[@SakibLH44]

Incredible breakdown. What's also impressive is that with the current rosters, the Mavs actually had the number 1 defense I believe.

[@alesksander]

close i think was 2nd or 3rd after trade deadline.

[@ukog6048]

Wolves looking like the Game 7 Suns in the first half lol

[@Phoresight]

People that dont watch him dont understand how much he manipulates defenses, hes always looking them off or waiting out the help defense. Its EVERY possession, even if it ends up in an missed shot or even a turnover for making a wrong read or forcing something

[@NeoPayneHK]

again luka and kyrie can playing on this level they have a great team and great fit with them right now looking forward to look how celtics defense and offense when against Mavs

[@jarelprecila599]

While most 17 year olds would their high school team. He was a 17 year old who led his team to euroleague championship.

[@MasterBepis]

When the fatigue kicks in, the lack of discipline shows.

[@benjiprais83]

I feel bad for the wolves coach, they have had a tremendous defensive season but this final looking at their unability to guard Luka feels like all their achievements during the season did'n mean much. Also I'm very interested in how Boston is going to approach guarding Luka... will they have the right matching defender?

[@chrisj1631]

Can we all agree on a official nickname for Luka and kyrie. 1.)Lukia 2.)Kialu 3. Also Lukas favorite) Batman &His Black Robin

[@chronicstamped]

Luka scoring 20 in the first Quarter is just insane, the Timberwolves had 19 points in total 1st QTR

[@Xibit]

The wolves seriously need to watch this video and learn from it

[@gyozop]

It gives me a lot of confidence. I could guard Luka with the same result after a beer or two.

[@wookey-2083]

Luka may just be the best offensive player of all time if he continues his future like this

[@SDesWriter]

I love how you talk about 7ppg or 11ppg below their average is some great defensive feat. I'm still hearing Celtics fans brag about how unstoppable the team was when the Mavs held them to 101ppg (20 below their season average). Yeah, their role players couldn't knock down shots so they went out and got shooters from 1-10 (minus Gafford). But with Thompson and Marshall instead of Green and Jones, I don't think there's going to be a big defensive dropoff (but holy shit.....the offense!).

[@splitvortex_9636]

Just because the wolves lost to this team doesn’t mean we should discredit all the work they’ve done. They’re an amazing team, Anthony Edwards deserves all the praise and so does his team.

[@teogotdasauce4233]

Luka was getting better/ playing euro league while his competition was on there way to junior high 😭

[@zacharynix2691]

The crazy thing is Luka has been injured the entire playoffs with that bum knee which he could never really rest. This time off before game 1 only makes him that much better for these finals

[@mmfitter6731]

I remember there were always some Luka haters in various video comments sections with comments like he chucks threes all the time and doesn’t get back. Evidently they have been silenced!

[@majorcalloway2234]

Also Luka play alot NBA playoffs like games overseas and his first playoffs competition was against the Los Angeles clippers twice back to back so he knew what to suspect and prepare for it

[@alchemist50]

mark my words, Luka will be in the GOAT discussion after 10 years

[@imm0903]

lu dort's NFL defense rly leveled up Luka's game

[@Alt04729]

Give my boy Kyrie his props too man has been a perfect matchup to side with Luka!

[@stephenjhartfield]

After Denver series, MIN looked like best defense ever - like nobody would get 100 pts on them. But Luka constantly just strolls down the lane whenever he wants and just carved them up like they were the JV team. It wasn’t fair 😅

[@ouicertes9764]

Denver is a stationnary offense, no matter how much the players around Jokic move and cut, Jokic is mostly static, he rarely passes out of a dribble, his offense is about finding cracks in the system. Luka is almost always on the move, proding and applying pressure to make the defense fold. It's two different approach, efficiency depends on who they play against.

[@adambitner4690]

The series vs the timberwolves just shows that we have all been sleeping on Luka. After this I’m convinced he’s one of the best players of all time

[@Fraudkuna]

Boston is so cooked, Their playbook is just shoot threes 😂😂

[@maTzeprei]

11:10 was just a masterpiece =)

[@jackthezodiac6136]

Luka cooking the wolves for dinner after the win!

[@thehighlightreal3128]

I think the wolves just got gassed. They weren’t mentally prepared and inexperienced in the playoffs

[@MetalMike87]

It would be interesting to find out how many uncontested dunks & layups Luka did create during these playoff.

[@wedabestradi096]

I miss the old-school playoffs courts

[@degengam2781]

Your getting old wedabe

[@hawjsta]

People forget how big Luka is. Dudes a 6'7 point guard, miss match vs a lot of guys. His slow play resets the whole offense and puts the defense to sleep.

[@joeypintozzi4522]

Ant was rated above Luka in mvp rankings by the end of the year

[@maomao180]

the pass at 10:37 is legit insane

[@jesushendrix1774]

God I hope Dallas keeps these pieces together to make runs for the next 3 years at least.

[@drevan1138]

And he’s playing hurt right now…

[@BBallisBetter]

Can you do a Giannis Antetokounmpo player analysis video in the future? Great video, too

[@MannyBernabe]

good stuff