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Three things to keep an eye on when the Dubs and Mavs play.

The Golden State Warriors (34-30, 17-13 away) square off with the Dallas Mavericks (37-28, 19-15 home) on Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2022 Western Conference Finals.

Luka Doncic keepings getting better

The Mavs have won three in a row after losing 5 of 6 – and that was after a seven game winning streak. You may be asking, will the real Dallas Mavericks please stand up? One thing that is not up for debate is the level Luka Doncic is playing at this season. We are seeing prime Luka blossom before our eyes and it a marvelous thing. Our friend Nick Angstadt from Locked On Mavericks details the metrics ahead of the Warriors game. Doncic is showing signs of taking care of lesser opponents with more intentional focus rather than the boredom that has seemingly crept up in previous seasons when lesser teams are on the schedule (Charlotte last year anyone?) – and that focus will be tested again because of a notable name on the Warriors injury report.

with a more deliberate attention as opposed to the ennui that has appeared to creep in during prior seasons when weaker teams are scheduled (Charlotte last year, anyone?). This conscious focus will be put to the test once more due to a prominent name on the Warriors injury list.
Warriors Dim, Without Curry
Steph Curry’s name is labeled as out if you quickly go over the injury report. That’s significant, but it doesn’t imply we’ve already won. When their great player is injured, NBA clubs usually mount a comeback in the first one or two of the season. Currently ranked tenth, the Warriors are surely hoping to pass the Mavericks in order to advance.

Can Dallas keep Green and Thompson, the veteran guard, in check? Will younger players like Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Jonathan Kuminga make an impact and give Dallas some headaches?

The Landowner

After starting the first game of his tenure in Dallas, Daniel Gafford was moved to the bench when Lively came back, but he is now back in the starting lineup. If he keeps up his current level of performance, this lineup adjustment might be permanent. When Gafford made 28 consecutive field goals, he set an NBA record. Every time a shot or dunk attempt is made, the streak should be celebrated because it is currently active. His last 4 games have had 7–7 FG 5-5 FG 9–9 FG 7-7 FG: incredible play. Big Gaff, is 40 or 50 too much to ask?
It’s possible that the streak won’t continue, but the excellent play has a great chance of continuing, which is crucial for the remainder of the regular season and beyond.

 

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