Will the Mavericks shoot consistently well from deep?
This is an area where the Mavericks can gain an advantage. The three-point line is a complete difference maker in the league so many teams have found success. This could be our Dallas level the playing field with some teams that are viewed as superiors.
Doncic is a strong three-point shooter and we have seen that he can take and make the big shot at any point in the game. Tim Hardaway Jr., Maxi Kleber, Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Kristaps Porzingis are also consistent from deep. However, Dallas acquired some more shooting talent at the NBA trade deadline when they added JJ Redick to the lineup.
Redick is a veteran option that can give them a leader on and off the floor to go with being one of the best shooters of this generation. Now, it is all about the team finding a rhythm and getting it done consistently.
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Sometimes when you enter a series as the underdog, it is pouring to find a way to get even. This is what the Mavericks found out last year. This year, it can be done from the three-point line. Luka Doncic is going to find shooters and create open looks – he just needs his spot-up threats to convert on a consistent basis in big moments.