2 to Doncic after the 7-foot-3 Latvian with a maximum contract was barely a role player in a seven-game loss to the Clippers. While Doncic averaged an NBA-best 35.7 points per game in the first round, Porzingis’ production wasn’t even close to last season’s first-round loss to LA. LA went to a small, switching lineup that neutralized the pick-and-roll work of Doncic and Porzingis. “Even before this series started, I think he’s proven he’s a top five player in the world,” Carlisle said. 2 behind Doncic, so the focus for now could turn to bringing back Tim Hardaway Jr.

Source: thestar June 08, 2021 00:33 UTC