In Game 2 of the Dallas Mavericks second round series versus the Phoenix Suns, the Suns relentlessly attacked Luka Doncic. The nba.com box score only credits Luka with allowing 6-of-10 defensive field goal attempts, but that is misleading. The Suns involved him in a ton of pick and rolls and got absolutely any shot they wanted. The worst part is despite all of these opportunities, Luka only had one steal and one turnover forced while defending.
Luka’s defense became a subject of national discussion following that game with many national pundits correctly pointing out that he simply had to be better.