Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was intentionally fouled frequently in clutch time before helping ice a Game 3 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
for leaving him on the court. Despite shooting 52.6% on free throws, he remained, shooting 8-12 overall and 4-4 in the final four minutes—securing a
During one of the late-game plays, Lively sprinted away from Chet Holmgren to avoid being fouled. He explained this as trying to create a lane for his teammates if the rim protector tracked him, even when sprinting away. Lively's teammates, including Kyrie Irving, encouraged him to embrace the moment, and he credits their support for his success.
"Although he is a rookie, going up there I think he showed a lot of poise,' Irving explained. "He showed a lot of preparation and his confidence and whether he makes or misses, I feel like that's a good opportunity for us. The 20-year-old totaled 12 points and eight rebounds while consistently proving to be a substantial difference-maker anchoring the Mavericks' defense. He viewed it as a "desperate" strategy on Oklahoma City's part to deploy late in the game considering the circumstances.
"It's different scouting for different teams, but we believe that he can guard, and he's a tall dude. He can block shots," Doncic said. "He's going to be amazing. He already is, but the potential he has is insane." If the Thunder deploys the same strategy again, Lively will not be surprised and will feel prepared. He understands the importance of continuing to deliver in those moments.
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