Luka Doncic’s outstanding season has garnered attention from analysts, with FS2’s Skip Bayless emphasizing his remarkable improvements in three-point and free-throw shooting. Doncic’s three-point shooting has risen from 34.4% to 38.4%, while his free-throw percentage has increased from 79% to 80%. This enhanced shooting ability has expanded his offensive repertoire, allowing him to drive to the basket more effectively and create a greater threat from the perimeter.
Doncic’s improved form has complemented his partnership with veteran guard Kyrie Irving. Irving’s presence has allowed Doncic to take on more responsibility as the primary playmaker, resulting in a highly effective dynamic duo that has led the Mavericks to 13 wins in their last 15 games together.
In the ongoing playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Doncic’s offensive prowess has played a key role. The absence of Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, as predicted by Bayless, has forced other players seperti Paul George to defend Doncic. Despite the Clippers’ Game 1 victory, they struggled to contain Doncic and the Mavericks’ offense even with Leonard’s return in Game 2. The Clippers’ shooting struggles, missing 22 of 30 three-point attempts, contributed to the Mavericks’ narrow victory.
As the series shifts to Dallas for Games 3 and 4, the Clippers will need to find solutions to overcome the Mavericks’ potent offense led by Luka Doncic.
