In my view the saints offensive breakout is hugely due to kubiak unlocking Shaheed to take the top off. Once that fear is in the heart of the defense everything changes.
Over the last 5 postseasons Gobert’s teams are 13.3/100 better with him on the floor than off. Guess he really is an amazing offensive player to make up for that kind of defensive liability.
Rudy tried his absolute hardest to execute on that play. His assignment was to keep him off the stepback left so he wouldn't give up a 3, but Doncic has been working on the jumper going right the last few years. A complete offensive player.
He loads to the normal direction (left) of his step back bc he’s a smart defender who knows tendencies. Luka has added to his bag and hits the step back to the right which is not his norm. Gobert still gets a hand up. He’s like the most plus player on min. Ppl need to ease up.
Horrible mistake by Gobert to let Doncic get to a 3-point attempt. Up two it needs to be the primary objective to take that away. Tough shot by Doncic but an error by Gobert to let him shoot a deep ball.