Before the game, they had completed “30-point triple” in three consecutive games, but the team’s record was poor. Mavericks ace Luka Dončić had another explosive performance in this game, pushing the record to four games, but the Mavericks faced the Pacers’ attack. , completely unable to resist the team firepower of the Indiana Army. Under the bombardment of nine members of the Pacers team scoring in double figures, the Mavericks had no choice but to lose, swallowing their recent three consecutive losses.
It’s not just that two fists are hard to beat with four hands, but that an ace with three heads and six arms is still hard to beat with the Pacers’ terrifying bench depth and team strength.
Mavericks ace Luka Dončić showed off his power again today, scoring 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. He completed four consecutive games with “30+” triples and became the third person after Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook to fail to achieve this record. Although he is an all-around star, he has only helped the Mavericks win one victory in the past three games. Today, he faced a strong challenge from the Pacers from the beginning.
In fact, in addition to Dončić, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and even Daniel Gafford have already contributed to the Mavericks’ battle, but the Pacers’ team strength is even more amazing. Different players continue to step forward throughout the game, and they don’t even need to be in charge. Controller Tyrese Haliburton produced some super high-quality masterpieces. Although Pascal Siakam, who was added as a mid-season trade reinforcement, had 14 rebounds and 6 assists, he only scored 13 points in the game. However, his original bench score was superior to the Pacers in the league. In this battle, five bench players scored in double figures. A total of nine players in the team scored in double figures, showing their exaggerated team firepower. They defeated the Mavericks 137:120 on the road, ending their recent two-game losing streak.
The Pacers and Mavericks couldn’t defend each other in the first quarter, and it seemed to be a hint of the direction of this battle. Haliburton only took 3 shots, and Siakam didn’t even make a shot. However, Myles Turner scored 14 in the first quarter. points, and Obi Toppin, Ben Sheppard, TJ McConnell, and Jalen Smith who came off the bench all scored. Even though it seemed that Dončić was not the only one playing the leading role, the Mavericks still fell behind after the first quarter. Bennedict Mathurin, the only Pacers substitute player who did not score in the first quarter, became the main offensive force in the second quarter, scoring 14 points in a single quarter. He led the Pacers to score 39 points with a shooting rate of over 60% in a single quarter, which was also worth the loss. Dončić’s firepower of scoring 19 points in a single quarter was eliminated, and the first half ended in a high-percentage exchange of blows. The Pacers took a slight lead at 74:70.
After Yi Lan fought again, the Mavericks’ shooting percentage in the third quarter was only 0.261. Although the Pacers’ shooting percentage was not as exaggerated as in the first half, as many as 8 people could score. Haliburton took back the main attack in a single quarter. The 12-point score raised the flag and helped the Pacers extend their lead to double digits. In the fourth quarter, the Pacers bench players once again proved that they were not just lucky in the first half, but could contribute steadily throughout the game and maintain the lead. Later, Siakam, Haliburton and other starters returned to the battlefield. The Mavericks failed to make any point-chasing offensive in the fourth quarter, and the game was decided. In the final stage, the Pacers again reduced the starting lineup to less than two points. Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith returned to the court for several seconds, and successfully allowed Nembhard to score in double digits with a top-of-the-arb three-pointer. They showed high-quality team firepower on the road and helped the team maintain their playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Striving for the upper hand in the competition.
The Mavericks’ bench score of 32 points in this game is not ugly, but it pales in comparison to the Pacers’ 69 points. Although Turner did not score a point in the second half, he still scored a team-high 20 points. Haliburton only scored 20 points in the second quarter. Scored a lot of money, scoring 19 points and 11 assists in the game. Mathurin’s 19 points was the highest on the bench. Toppin, McConnell, Sheppard, and Smith scored 14, 13, 12, and 11 points in sequence. The Pacers scored 18 goals in total. Three-pointers and an outside shooting percentage of 0.462 are also the key to maintaining the lead throughout the game and not being caught up by the Mavericks.
Although the Mavericks bench has Gafford who scored 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 hot shots with a 100% shooting rate. KI and Washington also scored 23 and 20 points each to support Dončić, but the firepower of the other players is indeed insufficient. Rookie center Dereck Lively II No points were scored, and Sixth Man of the Year Tim Hardaway Jr. only scored 2 goals in 8 shots, leaving Dončić unable to recover from his fourth consecutive 30-point game.
The Pacers were originally the team with the most ferocious offensive firepower in the league. They also ranked first in the league with an average of 30 assists. They also ranked first in the league in bench scoring and had the sixth-highest three-point shooting percentage in the league. In this game, the bench and perimeter , the team offense can be regarded as maintaining the advantages of this season, while the Mavericks, who have lost points and are ranked at the bottom of the league in DefRtg this season, this game still exposed the weaknesses of this season and failed to change, twice this season A total of 270 points were lost against the Pacers. In the last game, seven Pacers scored in double figures, showing that they were completely helpless against the Pacers’ continuous team offensive.
The Mavericks and Pacers are in fierce battles for playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. After the Mavericks lost this battle, they were only 0.5 games and 1 game away from the ninth-place Lakers and tenth-place Warriors in the Western Conference, respectively. Although they are not too far away from the Kings and Suns in front of them, their recent three-game losing streak has also caused them to miss the opportunity to seize the opportunity in the slot battle. They still have to work hard to get rid of the play-off competition to see if they can break into the top spot. Six to secure a playoff spot. The Pacers stopped losing and the Sixers lost today. Although they are still ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference, they are only one win behind the Sixers. They are only two points behind the Magic and Knicks, who are currently tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference. Winning margin.
Further reading:
Dallas Mavericks: 2024 midseason trade preview
Luka Doncic: On the path called MVP
Is NBA 2K happening in reality? Luka Doncic scored 73 points, second only to Kobe and Chamberlain in scoring in a single game
The “benefits” of Tyrese Haliburton’s third eye, a genius with full vision
The Pacers no longer rely on three-point shooting to make ends meet?Three questions about the Pascal Siakam deal
Shaping the Next Generation of Superstars: The Meaning Tyrese Haliburton Brings to the Mid-Season Championship
“True Ace” Tyrese Haliburton is here?The Pacers are at the starting point of the future
[Editor Zhang Zhengbang]
2024-03-06 04:53:44
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