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As of late, there is no proof that it will happen. The hope is that during the heart of Dallas’ schedule, he finds his footing. Currently, he is neither.16 games into the season, it’s troubling that he hasn’t found a sustainable offensive rhythm. Initially, he was brought to Dallas to be a D-and-3 wing. His early struggles are cause for concern. The breakdown: Bullock’s offensive production was left in New York. Week five averages: 2.7 points | 4.3 rebounds | 18% FG | 0% 3pFG on 2.7 attempts per game. Extended minutes as the offensive focal point has improved his confidence, and he’s letting everyone know what he’s capable of. Doncic going down may function as a blessing in disguise for Porzingis. There is a patience in his game that wasn’t there, even at his best in the NBA bubble. The unicorn may never come back, but this Porzingis is just as good. His production carried Dallas for stretches against Phoenix, and in the fourth quarter against the Clippers. The breakdown: Porzingis looks like Porzingis again. Week five averages: 23 points | 3.7 assists | 9.3 rebounds | 1.7 blocks | 50% FG | 30% 3pFG. He has an adept ability to stop and start, using his body to create angles and pockets to get his shot off over anyone. He will never wow you with quick-twitch speed, but he makes the right decisions on the floor. More times than not, when he’s in the game, things go right for Dallas. The breakdown: In the three games since Doncic’s absence, what hasn’t Brunson done? He’s an offensive bright spot. Week five averages: 18.7 points | 9 assists | 45% FG | 33% 3pFG. If a player is left off the list, assume their position isn’t rising or falling. Here are the ground rules: the rankings are based on the previous week of play, overall impact, efficiency, and quotable moments.

With the stage set, let’s just into this week’s rising and falling. Just as this happened, Kidd said Luka is “questionable” tomorrow.Īs Dallas enters its dystopian fantasy - extended games without the star that makes everything run - the offense continues to be guided by Kristaps Porzingis and Jalen Brunson. And with Doncic re-injuring himself in practice on Monday, it appears Dallas has to get comfortable with life without its star for some time.Ī few mins after this video, Luka slammed the bleachers, shouted in pain.ĭidn’t see what happen bc reporters were talking to Jason Kidd, but Luka left practice with ice bandaged around his left knee. With no Doncic, everyone else in the rotation stepped up - somewhat. The three losses came by way of two to the Phoenix Suns and one to the LA Clippers. And as a result, Dallas faced its first winless week of the season. In week five, Dallas had to do so without its best player, Luka Doncic. Any week, where the Dallas Mavericks play two Western Conference finalists teams is a difficult one.