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Dwight Powell made the Clippers pay

It is no secret that Luka Doncic is a great passer. That includes his prowess when passing out of double teams. Opposing teams double him knowing his skill level simply to put pressure on the other four Mavericks on the floor. The pressure release valve when Luka is trapped on the catch is the center position flashing to the high post or top of the key. Rotating the ball out from that position requires an understanding of who has been left open by the double and feeding that player with an on-time, on-target pass.

Maxi Kleber usually fills this role in the closing lineup but tonight a first-half injury rendered him unavailable for the rest of the game.