The Dallas Mavericks advance to the Western Conference Finals after narrowly defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in a thrilling Game 6. This victory highlighted the exceptional performance and mindset of the team’s star, Derrick Jones Jr. His ‘fear no one’ mentality was pivotal in securing the win.
The Mavericks leaned heavily on Jones throughout the series, and his contributions were crucial in this nail-biting victory. His contributions were critical to Game 6, where his daunting play and unwavering determination were fully displayed.
Following the game, the Mavericks’ star was asked about the source of his motivation and his relentless work ethic. Jones Jr. quickly attributed it to his fearless mindset.
“That’s just who I am. I mean, I fear God. No man that bleeds blood like I bleed, I fear no one. It’s just how I am,” he said.
This fearless approach was evident in his performance against the Thunder. He averaged 12.8 points per game, showcasing his scoring ability and contributing significantly on both ends of the court with 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. His shooting efficiency was also notable, as he hit 47.5 percent from the field and 37 percent from the three-point range.
Derrick Jones Jr. Shares Experience of Guarding Anthony Edwards
Ahead of Game 1 of the Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jones quickly acknowledged the formidable challenge of guarding Anthony Edwards, who has been in sensational form for the Timberwolves.
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When asked about guarding the young star, Jones praised Edwards for his ‘athletic’ skills.
“He’s quick, athletic, can shoot the ball,” Jones said of Edwards.
Jones also discussed his strategy for containing Edwards, revealing the importance of strategic aggression and physicality.
“I mean, I just gotta pick my spots and be aggressive, be physical, and try to keep him off his spots,” he continued.
The Mavericks will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA playoffs. The matchup is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET. It marks the first postseason meeting between the two franchises since 2002.
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