Worthy of an MVP this season for the Mavericks, Luka Doncic is not unstoppable either, as this statistic proves: a player gives him a violent 0/28 over this campaign. A bad blow for the Slovenian, who hopes why not take revenge in the playoffs.
Among the best teams in the West this season, thanks in particular to a formidable defense, the Mavericks are a pleasure to see. The franchise hopes to achieve a big blow in the upcoming playoffs, even if a man will have to be at the level, in the person of Luka Doncic. With him, Dallas intends to cross a course, but the competition is fierce with the Suns, the Jazz or the Warriors, to name a few.
If a team manages to slow down Doncic, or even stop him, anything is possible in a series. Precisely, a player seems capable of it: Patrick Beverley. It’s not a secret, the point guard loves to face the Slovenian, and this is confirmed in the statistics.
Luka Doncic completely turned off by Beverley!
Between Beverley and Doncic, there were 28 total possessions in two games. The result ? It is edifying, since Luka did not manage to score once on his opponent. We can make fun of the Wolves player with his behavior, but he assumes in this case: his defense makes the difference.
Since I never saw it posted…
Patrick Beverley defended Luka Doncic on 28 possessions this season. Luka did not make a single shot, was blocked once, and turned the ball over twice.
“I’m gonna get my lick back.” https://t.co/uUAOC2AB5U
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) March 29, 2022
Patrick Beverley has defended Luka Doncic on 28 possessions this season. Luka didn’t take a single shot, was blocked once, and returned the ball twice.
A real domination, even if we hope for a reunion in the playoffs to see if Beverley has not had a bit of luck. Luka only attempted 3 shots on his counterpart, which means he can still get his revenge. In the postseason? For the good of the NBA, we are counting on such a confrontation. In the meantime, and like his recent tweet, it’s Pat Bev who can smile:
@ luka7doncic love ya brother. But I Won this year MatchUp #Mr94Feet
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) March 26, 2022
I appreciate you my brother. But this year I win this duel
For now, Patrick Beverley can smile, but the Mavs can still cross paths with Wolves, and very soon. A duel that will have to be followed carefully, especially since Luka Doncic knows that he is eagerly awaited in the postseason. It is up to the Slovenian to assume his new status.
