Lou Dort wakes up in turn with triples
« Even so, you want to Lou Dort 3-point shot », says the Pelicans commentator. It has to be believed that the remark reached the ears of the Thunder player who at the same time broke free on the basic throw to sanction a three after 20 seconds of the game.
Then, on the next possession, while also wide open, the same shooter was penalized for the second time in a row. After a minute of playing in New OrleansPelicans: 0; Lou Dort: 6. In the same first quarter, which ended with his team’s 49 points scored, the guard/wing made two other shots from long range.
« For some, it was clearly open shots. If I see a few coming, that’s what I need. I was aggressive, (my teammates) found me », summarizes the person concernedauthor of 17 points on 4/6 from distance (5/9 overall). This is his best mark this season, for him who has only topped 10 points once so far – his average last year.
Lou Dort was shooting just 21% from 3-point range (8/38) prior to this meeting. Accordingly, James Borrego conceived the idea of placing Yves Mission’s headquarters in defense against him, in order to enable the headquarters to come to the aid of the Thunder’s penetrations. Even if it means ignoring Lou Dort. Unsuccessful bet.
Sow doubt in your opponent
« He has great, unwavering confidence. I thought it was a positive thing that they started with Missy on it. They put it on the second player to start the play, which is something we will see and have seen in the past. And he shot with confidence, which can cast doubt on an opponent’s game plan when they do things like that. », analysis by Mark Daigneault.
The undrafted player has faced this type of defensive setup in the past, especially early in his career when he was around 33% from long range. But over the last two years, he’s developed a reputation as a much more reliable player on the court with 40% success from long range.
« Earlier in my career it was complicated to adapt to it, I wasn’t used to it. But now that I’ve been in the NBA for seven years, I’ve seen so many defensive contributions that you can expect anything. When I started the match, I didn’t know he was going to do that, but I was ready and prepared and we made the right choices », notes the Canadian, whose awakening one evening contributes to raise the level of collective address.
Much to the satisfaction of his coach: ” He didn’t shoot well this year. So I was happy that he got free tonight and shot well. He seemed to be in a good rhythm. »
| Luguentz there | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | OKC | 36 | 22:47 | 39.4 | 29.7 | 79.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 6.8 |
| 2020-21 | OKC | 52 | 29:40 | 38.7 | 34.3 | 74.4 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 14.0 |
| 2021-22 | OKC | 51 | 32:39 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 84.3 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 | OKC | 74 | 30:42 | 38.8 | 33.0 | 77.2 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 13.7 |
| 2023-24 | OKC | 79 | 28:26 | 43.8 | 39.4 | 82.6 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 10.9 |
| 2024-25 | OKC | 71 | 29:12 | 43.5 | 41.2 | 71.7 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 10.1 |
| 2025-26 | OKC | 9 | 30:20 | 34.3 | 27.3 | 92.3 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 7.8 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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