Dallas Mavericks face the New Orleans Pelicans in a game where we can observe the return of Porzingis with his European ally Luka Doncic, on the other hand we can see the structure of the team #1 draft Zion Williamson, but without him because he will be away for a few months after his operation, will be another interesting night of NBA.
Game Summary
New Orleans would take the lead with a game of quick transitions and breaks, Mavericks tried to discount but the Pelicans did an excellent offensive job applying speed and combining inside play with outside, would finish the first quarter ahead of New Orleans by 14 digits.
Mavericks tried to adjust their game and began this period of time with more offensive energy, discounting points, using the throws from the perimeter as a resource, Porzingis would be the offensive factor in the recovery of Dallas, would go up and would turn the scoreboard through his great performance, the first half ends 72 - 64 up Mavericks.
Second Half
The work of Dallas paid off, although the Pelican began to improve their defense and discounted some points, Mavericks continued to bet on the shots from the perimeter like New Orleans, the meeting was placed to 2 possessions, ends the fourth with Pelican dominating the partial but Dallas winning by 1 possession.
Mavericks with good defensive and transitions would increase the advantage by 10 digits, Pelicans would react and would be placed to 1 possession, it would be a period where the defense and the balance between both teams would increase, in the final minutes Luka Doncic would wake up with a penetration and an effective shot from the perimeter, Mavericks would close better and would have the victory of the encounter 123 - 116 against Pelicans.
Details and Personal Analysis
It would be a very energetic start by the Pelicans who would make a great first quarter taking advantage by means of the perimeter shots and the inner game, for the second period everything would change the game setting by the Mavericks would be decisive as they would totally change the game and place themselves in advantage, Porzingis would be the main factor in the attack and would take advantage in the first half.
Pelicans were looking for recovery from the second half and would manage to discount through the perimeter with several effective shots, New Orleans would take the partial of the 3rd period, but Dallas also responded from the 3 point line and prevented Pelicans from taking the lead on the scoreboard. In the final period that would be the most balanced the defensive level of both squads would be higher, would appear the factor that would close with great success and would be the great performance of Luka Doncic who would read the game very well and through some effective plays would give the advantage to the Mavericks who would have a better closure and get the victory, the 2 European players would be key both Porzingis and Doncic one would be decisive in the first half and the other would be the key piece in the fourth final.
Best Performances
Luka Doncic 25 Pts. 10 Reb. 10 Ast.
Kristaps Porzingis 24 Pts. 4 Reb. 3 Ast.
Delon Wright 20 Pts. 7 Reb. 3 Ast.
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