DALLAS – There was one play that stuck out in Dorian Finney-Smith’s head.
The rookie was tasked with guarding the Spurs’ All-NBA talent Kawhi Leonard and did a more than admirable job – except for one play. It was a post-up for Leonard late in the third quarter, with Finney-Smith playing behind.
Instead of denying the entry pass floorbound, Finney-Smith attempted to leap out in front and swipe the pass. He missed. With Finney-Smith out of position, Leonard got to the rim and scored one of his easiest baskets of the night.
“When I gambled in the second half, that got him going,” Finney-Smith said.