Luka Doncic knows that he will have to defend better
Present in the Top 10 most efficient attacks in the league (118 scored points per 100 possessions), Lakers are, however, in the Top 10 most efficient defenses (116.5 points conceded in 100 possessions).
Defensethat’s exactly what’s been largely disabling the California franchise at the start of the season and last week after elimination against Spurs nba cup, JJ Redick he readily admitted that ” Defense is undoubtedly the biggest difficulty » of his team right now.
So, the coach of Los Angeles was able to exchange with his leaders, and in particular Luka Dončićin order to progress and become ” a group defending with five ».
« It went well » discovered Slovenian, while the team with a reduced schedule could train more often. ” We talked about a lot of things, not just that, and he was right. We have to do more, and it starts with the stars. So it’s our responsibility and it’s my responsibility. We just have to do more and give more, especially at the start of the match. We need to start meetings better. »
Establish high standards in defense
Currently in 3rd place in the West (18 wins – 7 losses), the Lakers know that their record, certainly pleasant, should not mask all weaknesses. Last meeting, in Phoenixalso made it possible to show a conquering face in the defense sector (with the return of Jared Vanderbilt in rotation).
« I think we did a pretty good job in Phoenix » believes Luka Dončić. ” The plan was to focus on ourselves and our defensive mentality, so I thought we did a good job. (…) We should always behave like this. Like JJ (Redick) said, we showed our true colors and we got to see it all again (on tape). Phoenix is one of the most physical teams in the league and we did a good job there. »
This match must not go unanswered, and this Thursday in Utah, Los Angeles will be able to test itself once again. Against an offense-focused opponent that risks disrupting California’s defense.
« The Jazz know how to manipulate the game when we switch on screens » predict JJ Redick. « Lauri Markkanen is really good and when the Jazz are able to create an advantage thanks to screens away from the ball, they have players who can shoot well, so you will have to be extremely disciplined in your movements without the ball. »
| Luka Dončić | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 72 | 32:12 | 42.7 | 32.7 | 71.3 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 21.2 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 61 | 33:33 | 46.3 | 31.6 | 75.8 | 1.3 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 28.8 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 66 | 34:16 | 47.9 | 35.0 | 73.0 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 27.7 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 65 | 35:24 | 45.7 | 35.3 | 74.4 | 0.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 28.4 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 66 | 36:14 | 49.6 | 34.2 | 74.2 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 32.4 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 70 | 37:29 | 48.7 | 38.2 | 78.6 | 0.8 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 33.9 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 22 | 35:41 | 46.4 | 35.4 | 76.7 | 0.7 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 28.1 |
| 2024-25 | LAL | 28 | 35:09 | 43.8 | 37.9 | 79.1 | 0.9 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 28.2 |
| 2025-26 | LAL | 19 | 37:19 | 46.0 | 32.4 | 81.1 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 8.7 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 0.6 | 34.7 |
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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