Fans React To Luka Doncic’s Poor Defense In Loss To Detroit Pistons

Luka Doncic didn't have the best highlights on the defensive end in the Dallas Mavericks' loss to the Detroit Pistons

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Luka Doncic put up another masterclass offensively in the Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Detroit Pistons. Doncic’s 35-point and 10-assist night went to waste as the Mavericks just could not stop the Detroit Pistons from scoring en route to a terrible OT loss against a team actively looking to tank.

The loss has reignited questions about Luka needing the Mavericks’ front office to bring him a genuine second star. But that new signing won’t taper over Luka’s clear lack of focus while defending the ball.

A fan shared a compilation of Luka’s defensive plays during the Pistons’ loss, showing Doncic playing uninspired and lazy defense. While he did manage to get 3 steals, his on-ball and off-ball defense left something to be desired, as fans discussed.

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Luka believes he has improved defensively, but he isn’t a good defender just yet. He is someone who can effortlessly average over a steal every game by virtue of his ability to read the flow of the game and make interceptions. However, he isn’t the kind to force turnovers through on-ball defense, something not one player on the Mavs can do.


Is Luka Doncic’s Defense Holding Him Back?

Obviously, it is. Luka Doncic has the ability to defend, but he can’t carry such a heavy offensive load and also clamp up on opponents regularly. Luka showed flashes of great defense in OT but lost out to incredible shotmaking from Killian Hayes.

Doncic can be an all-time great. 2-way players are often looked at kindly when it comes to this. Even Stephen Curry can’t be called a bad defender anymore after his improvements in recent years. Luka is 10 years younger than Steph, so he has time to address this flaw. If he truly wants to carry the Mavs to wins, he will have to lock in defensively, especially against bad opponents like the Pistons. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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