DALLAS — His coaches yelled at him and his teammates. Dallas MavericksForward Dorian Finney-SmithSunday late 111-101 Game 4 win Over the Phoenix Suns. They were shocked to learn that he turned down an open 3-point view.
Finney Smith, a young, undrafted, success story, has made a name for himself as a key Mavs player.
Finney-Smith, who shot 8 of 12 from long range during the Western Conference semifinals tie victory, said: “Now they’re telling us to shoot it as soon I get a great look.”
Finney-Smith’s 24 points were all on catch and shoot 3s. Maxi Kleber, Finney-Smith’s teammate, was the only one to match three players for the record. Utah JazzIn the first round.
Finney-Smith was really wanted by the Mavs because he was just 3 short of matching Jason Terry’s franchise record in a playoff game. This was set Mother’s Day 2011, when the Mavs won a sweep of the Eastern Conference. Los Angeles LakersEn route to the franchise’s only championship.
Finney Smith is well-known for his reputation as a top wing defender in the NBA. But, the Mavericks were happy to sign him to a $55.5 million, four-year contract extension in February. He shot a career best 39.5% at 3 this season, which is a tenth of an increase over last season. In the playoffs, he is shooting 43.1%.
Monty Williams, Suns coach, said that Finney-Smith must be respected more than we are. “He’s affecting game on offensive glass, and now he shoots the ball well. We have to be respectful of that.”
The Mavs shot 20-of-244 from 3-point range, Doncic only making one of his 10 attempts. He was still a major force behind Dallas’ long-range success. Eight of his eleven assists led to 3s including five feeds for Finney-Smith.
Finney-Smith stated that Luke told her when she saw me hit five threes, “You’re about to get more,”. “When LD said to me I’m about get more 3s, it made sense that I would.
Doncic also scored 26 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. He attributed the Mavs’ two victories at home to significantly improved defense, which was evident after the Suns smashed them in the previous two games. Phoenix’s two lowest-scoring playoff games were in Dallas.
Doncic said, “I don’t think the offense is the problem in any games.” He specifically praised Finney Smith and Reggie BullockThank you for leading the Dallas defense. “We’re dangerous if we play defense.”