There are times when data doesn’t tell everything in the NBA. It rarely happens that statistics can show one reality while the human eye shows the complete opposite. This phenomenon, which defies all logic, affects stars and role players alike, sometimes in a positive way and sometimes not so much. Anthony Davis It is currently going through a slump in its performance which is quite unsuited to the interests of Lakers. Without lebron james, on indefinite leave due to left ankle pain and with many new faces after transfers, AD doesn’t drive like you’d expect him to.
The sudden lack of tension and activity on the inside is more than impressive. An attitude that has been maintained repeatedly in the last four matches: v Thunder, Bucks, Warriors and finally against the Blazers.
If one reviews Anthony Davis’ traditional numbers at that time, one can verify that, in fact, his work on the field was not bad at all: 17 points, 15 rebounds. However, when one takes a closer look at how he fared in scoring, things get complicated, connecting very little 41.1% of his field goals, including a devastating 5-for-19 win over Golden State.
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The problem with AD in this short period of time is its intensity, participation and contribution beyond the traditional numbers recording. Idlely, the star will score and rebound, but at this point he needs to do a lot more than that. Especially without LeBron James available and no room for error for the team on their way to the Play-In.
He Body Language reveals a player who has the ability and tools to change the fate of any match the moment he steps onto the pitch. That’s why it’s so shocking to see an Anthony Davis so clouded and almost non-committal. A small fact to illustrate this situation. On the season overall, AD averaged 68 offensive touches per game, which translated to 0.38 points per reception. In this recent period, this record has fallen to 63 touches with 0.25 goal production. He receives less of the ball and is therefore less dangerous.
Something opposing teams are starting to notice. In the last loss to a direct rival like the Portland Trail Blazers, they put together a zone defense that carried them to victory. Throughout his time active, Davis has been almost a non-factor, not offering himself as an alternative in the midpost or punishing offensive rebounding.
With almost 25 games left in the season, the Lakers need Anthony Davis to wake up from his slumber as soon as possible and revert to MVP version with which he surprised at the beginning of the march.
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Denver Nuggets announced Nikola Jokic He will miss at least four weeks due to a left knee injury.
Star center was diagnosed with left knee hyperextension. At the same time, tests confirmed that the three-time NBA MVP’s knee ligaments remained intact.
Jokic was injured in the final seconds of the first half of the 123-147 loss to the Miami Heat and limped heavily on his way to the locker room. He did not return to the site after a long time.
Before his injury, Nikola managed to produce 21 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds in just 19 minutes on the field.
Losing Jokic could be a big blow for Denver, as starters Christian Braun (ankle injury), Aaron Gordon (hip issue) and Cam Johnson (knee injury) remain sidelined.
Jokic averaged 29.9 points, 12.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists per game this season.
Injury Update: Nikola Jokić suffered a Hyperextension injury in his Left Knee in last night’s match against Miami Heat. Nikola will be re-evaluated in four weeks. pic.twitter.com/NIDmlKAN81
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11 games were played in the NBA regular season on the night of December 29-30.
Miami hosted Denver and earned a landslide victory.
The home team was ahead by 12 points with 41:29 to play in the first quarter, but the Nuggets were able to slowly win back in the second quarter. The teams entered a long break with the score tied at 63:63. The decisive factor in the match was the third quarter, when the Heat made an 11:0 move and led by 15 points at 84:69. After that the home team completely controlled the course of the game and only increased their advantage, achieving a crushing victory – 147:123.
The most productive player of the match was Powell, who brought 25 points to Miami, while Jaques (20 points + 11 assists) and Adebayo had double-doubles with 13 points + 10 rebounds.
San Antonio hosted Cleveland and suffered a sensational defeat.
Three-quarters of the meeting was fought evenly, with the teams responding to each other’s pushes with their own pushes and often staying within a shot or two of each other. That changed in the fourth quarter, as the Cavaliers went on a 15-2 run to take a 10-point lead, 94-84. They then maintained their advantage and won with a score of 113:101.
Cleveland’s main hero in this game was Allen, who had a double-double with 27 points and 10 rebounds. Garland can achieve the same success with 15 points and 11 assists.
Toronto beat Orlando at home.
Magic started the match better and made a 14:2 move at the start. Afterwards, they took control of the course of the game and increased the advantage completely to +21 – 51:30 in the second 12 minutes. After that, the home team slowly started to close the gap and entered the long break with a score of 11-11 at 54:65. The third quarter was tied, so Orlando still had a double-digit advantage ahead of the final: 94:84. At the beginning of the match the play followed the same scenario but in the middle Toronto made a move with 15:0 and not only won it back but also took the lead with 105:102. The fate of the game was decided by Barnes’ free throws, which set the score at 107:106 with 1 minute and 27 seconds left in the quarter.
Barnes could not make a triple-double this time, but he did a double-double and got 13 points and 11 rebounds, while the most productive name in the victory was Shead with 19 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo He gave a harsh response to the question about a possible trade to another NBA club:
“I’m here. Don’t ask me that question. It’s disrespectful to me and my teammates. I wear this jersey every day.
To say I don’t want to be here is disrespectful to the organization, the coaching staff, myself and everyone who worked hard to get me on the field. Don’t ask me this question. I am her. I’m going out in this uniform. And as long as I’m here, I’ll give it my all until the last second of the match.”
On the night of December 27-28, Antetokounmpo returned to the field after his calf muscle injury and became the most productive player of the game with the Chicago Bulls – 112:103.
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