Finally, in the playoffs Western Conference semifinals battle for the Kings Mountain, Doncic showed us his maturity as a team leader.
In the G5 game against the Thunder, he no longer frequently complained to the referee or asked for a whistle, but put all his energy into the game. Doncic is more focused on basketball itself, and his actions such as raising his hand to apologize and actively retreating during the game have sent positive signals to his teammates and enhanced the team's cohesion and combat effectiveness, so the efficiency of the game has been significantly improved.
You must know that in this round of physical confrontation series, Dort's defense once put Doncic in a slump, and many times he would complain to the referee, resulting in the result that he could not retreat in time and let the opponent counterattack, which is a big hit for Doncic at the moment.
But now in the crucial battle of Tianwang Mountain, Doncic is exceptionally calm and rational, and his reading of the game has obviously been improved to a new level.
As a result, you can see that he delivered an impeccable near-perfect stat sheet in this high-end game: 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists. It was his best playoff performance of the season, shooting 54.5 percent from the field, one of the highest percentages of any playoff player. Not only that, but Doncic's rebounding and assist stats are just as crucial, as he creates scoring opportunities for his teammates in many ways during the game, influencing the outcome of the game in a variety of ways, whether through individual scoring or assisting teammates, ensuring that the team remains efficient on the offensive end.
Defensively, they were still relentless, and the final block on the pressure was once again impressive, as was a crucial steal in the previous game; When the boss of the team is working so hard, the investment of the role players will only increase.
As Doncic's form picked up, his potential matchup with another MVP, Jokic, was the focus of fans and media attention.
After winning this season's regular season MVP, Jokic played a dominating battle against the Kings: 40 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 0 turnovers in G5 against the Timberwolves.
If the two teams meet in the Western Conference finals, the matchup between Doncic and Jokic will be the biggest attraction of the game. Both superstars have excellent scoring and playmaking skills, and their matchup is a contest of individual ability, but also a collision of two different basketball styles and tactical systems. At the same time, the team's lineup configuration can also match, and this will be a series as fierce as Mars hitting Earth.
Since his debut, Doncic has been at the peak of his debut, and has averaged more than 31 points per game in the playoffs in the past three years; The offense has been a little less efficient in the playoffs this season, averaging 27.1 points per game due to leg injuries. But as you can see, Doncic can't be in a slump for a series, and he has become even more calm in G5, showing us what the strongest superstar should look like.
And Jokic is still invincible, but his weakness of slow footwork will become a weak link for Doncic and Irving with the ball, and the Nuggets' tactics are likely to encapsulate Eastern Europe, and the role players on the wing will shoot to see if Jones and Washington can shoot three-pointers. If Hardaway Jr. can return to normal and the role players can respond, then the Mavericks will be able to challenge the reign of the defending champions, and it is not yet known who will die.
In your opinion, did Doncic's performance in the semifinals G5 prove that he has what it takes to fight Jokic? How much did his change in mindset help the team's victory? Once the two meet in the Western Finals, who will advance to the finals? You are welcome to share your views and insights.