Gilgeous-Alexander Praises Lu Dort’s ‘Unbelievable’ Defense as Thunder Stifle Mavericks…
Gilgeous-Alexander Praises Lu Dort’s ‘Unbelievable’ Defense as Thunder Stifle Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a thrilling 100-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Following the win, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his thoughts on the team’s impressive defensive performance, particularly highlighting the outstanding efforts of teammate Lu Dort.
“Lu Dort was unbelievable defensively,” Gilgeous-Alexander said in the post-game press conference. “He’s one of the best defenders in the league, and he showed it tonight.”
Dort, known for his tenacious on-ball defense, held Mavericks star Luka Doncic to 7-22 shooting from the field. The Thunder’s overall defensive strategy was also lauded by Gilgeous-Alexander, who emphasized the team’s ability to stay disciplined and adapt to the Mavericks’ offense.
“I think we did a great job of just being disciplined and staying to the game plan,” Gilgeous-Alexander explained. “We knew they were going to make some tough shots, but we just tried to stay consistent and not give them anything easy.”
The Thunder’s victory marked their fifth win in six games, with their defensive efforts playing a significant role in their recent success. As the season progresses, Oklahoma City will look to continue its strong defensive play, with Lu Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge.
