5.8.22

Jaden Rivers  

Dallas handled business today in American Airlines Arena.

Let’s start with Luka, he was bound to cool down at some point as humans do; despite the lowered efficiency and production Luka still managed to lift his team offensively. With a humbling 36 percent from the field and grueling 10 percent from the three-line, he still managed to gather 11 assists and finish with a plus minus of 14. 

But to Reiterate what has been said about the Mavs over the past two years, Luka just needs some extra help. With Dorian Finney Smith’s inspiring eight three’s, and Brunson’s 4th quarter help the Mavs finish off a Paul-less Suns.

Phoenix kept the game close the whole night, with a 12 point lead being the highest of the night until the 4th Quarter. Chris Paul lived up to his name. He changed the level Phoenix has played at and it can't be said enough. The story of this series is: no one is going to do this alone; it’ll take a team effort to go on to the next round. The others’ on both of these rosters will be paramount to their success.