NBA Fans Blast Jazz For Losing To Mavericks Without Luka Doncic: “Jazz Perimeter Defenders Couldn’t Guard Their Own Shadows”

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The Dallas Mavericks haven’t made it out of the first round of the playoffs since they made their run to a championship in 2011. It has been over a decade of heartbreak for Mavs fans, as they’ve been eliminated two years in a row by the LA Clippers in the first round. The script looked to be the same when Luka Doncic got hurt in the final game of the season as the Mavs went to face the Utah Jazz.

Despite dropping Game 1 to Utah, the Mavericks have controlled the series and just clinched a Game 3 win over the Jazz. Doncic is expected to return in time for Game 4, giving the team a massive advantage ahead of the next game at the Vivint Arena. This win also allowed the Mavs to retake the home-court advantage.

The Mavs were led by a 31-point performance from Jalen Brunson, as the Utah defense gave up 126 points in a playoff game. Fans are pouring in with their thoughts on Twitter, whether it is to support the Mavs role-players that are punching above their weight or to attack the Jazz for yet another season as playoff disappointments. 

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The Mavericks struggled offensively through the first two games of the series, but this game proved they have finally figured out an offensive rhythm against Utah. There have been dull portions when Spencer Dinwiddie or Jalen Brunson just need to create something out of nowhere, for which, the Mavs will be excited to have a top-three creator in the league return to the lineup when Doncic comes back.

The Jazz have a lot of problems to address. The team is looking flat and hasn’t been playing as hard as we have seen them play before. The chemistry is discordant and everyone is playing dis-attached basketball. A possible first-round exit could force this team to make the changes it needs to. 

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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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