44 points + 42 points!
There is generally only one superstar per team in the NBA, and all the stars want to be the boss, and there are relatively few excellent second-in-command stars. What type of star is the most popular in the NBA league? It is the second leader of the offensive type, who can not only break through the offense with the ball, but also play the 3D position without the ball, and have defense, breakthrough, mid-range shooting, three-point, and all kinds of basketball skills can be perfectly mastered. Is there such a basketball player in the NBA? 44 points + 42 points!
The West's predominantly young players, the Timberwolves, Thunder, Mavericks, Pelicans and Kings, all have good records. The Mavericks have the fifth-best record in the West, but they have been plagued by injuries lately, with the likes of Doncic, Lelief, Holmes, Kleber and Exum all injured. In particular, Mavericks number one star Doncic is out due to injury, which has a great impact on their team. Fortunately, Irving has been in very hot form since his comeback, and Irving and Hardaway Jr. have recently erupted wildly, leading the Mavericks to a 5-2 record and maintaining the team's record standings.
American media NBA reporters reported that Doncic was absent, and Hardaway Jr. averaged 32.3 points per game in the last three games, and he shot 18 of 36 three-pointers in total, with a three-point shooting rate of 50%. At the same time, in the last 7 games, Irving averaged 34.3 points + 7.2 rebounds + 6.1 assists + 2 steals per game, shooting 51% from the field, 46% from three-point range, and 90% from the free throw line, and the Mavericks achieved a good record of 5 wins and 2 losses during this period. In Doncic's absence, super-guard Irving went crazy, he took on the important responsibility of the team's first core, and Hardaway Jr. also became a qualified second-in-command.
The Mavericks and the Knicks played against each other, Irving shot 15 of 25, 6 of 10 three-point shots, and efficiently blasted 44 points + 4 rebounds + 10 assists + 2 steals, leading the team to win. The Mavericks and the Pelicans battled, and Irving efficiently slashed 42 points + 7 rebounds + 7 assists + 1 steal + 1 block. The Mavericks and the Timberwolves competed, and Irving efficiently cut 35 points + 8 rebounds + 5 assists + 3 steals + 2 blocks, and the Mavericks overturned the first Timberwolves in the West. 44 points + 42 points + 35 points! Irving's offensive ability is really strong, although the Timberwolves' defense is the first in the league, but they did not defend Irving.
Irving suffered an injury in December and missed more than 20 days before returning in early January. No one expected that Owen would go crazy when he returned from injury, and his state was in full swing, which was a bit like God blocking and killing God and Buddha. NBA reporters reported that a total of 9 players in the league have achieved an average of at least 25+5+5 per game this season, and the Mavericks have 2 players, Doncic and Irving, the largest number. Everyone said that Doncic's injury directly forced out the strongest Irving, Irving is an all-round type of guard, he can not only attack and organize with the ball, but also play the 3D position without the ball, and his breaking, mid-range shooting, small throw, and three-point shooting ability are very strong.
American media NBA experts wrote an article to analyze that Irving is the most perfect second-in-command star representative in the current league, he is a critical type of star, who can not only hold the ball and score points like the first core, but also be a super shooter like a 3D master. Irving can not possess the ball, can play without the ball, can carry the whole team, he can also shoot key shots, key three-point shots, Irving can switch between the second scoring point and the first scoring point at will, his offensive ability is the most needed technique for the championship team, Irving is a perfect guard configuration for the championship team.