Kristaps Porzingis to El Comercio: “We have very good chemistry at Dallas Mavericks”

Dallas Mavericks entrusted the coach Jason Kidd the mission of directing a project that has two stars who have not yet been able to fully connect with each other to become a winning team in the PlayOffs of the NBA. With Luka Doncic shining, Kristaps Porzingis is the call to “settle your account” with the franchise this season. For now, the Latvian is dominating the game in the preseason and everything indicates that he will be able to shine alongside Doncic in the Western Conference. In dialogue with El Comercio, Porzingis He said the “team chemistry fills him with energy” heading into a new season with the Texas franchise jersey.

Those led by Jason Kidd added their second victory in the preseason of the NBA after defeating by 122-114 a decimated Clippers, who did not have Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris Sr. and Jason Preston.

As it is known, teams prefer to manage the minutes of their best players during the preseason so that all arrive in optimal condition to the regular season. Proof of this is that neither Luka Doncic nor Kristaps Porzingis exceeded 20 minutes in Mavericks; however, they managed to contribute 15 and 14 points respectively.

The focus of this new cycle, with Jason Kidd at the head, they pose on Porzingis, since it arrived at Mavericks with the poster of superstar, but has not been able to return it with great performances. Constancy, his physical form and the relationship with Doncic are aspects that have been criticized in recent seasons in Mavericks.

Nonetheless, it appears that KP took the offseason seriously and trained new moves to add to their game. In the same way, it is observed that he is in full physical condition, something that has not happened in recent years.

For now, the Latvian is happy on the pitch and is contributing quality minutes to Luka Doncic’s team. It is expected that he will be able to maintain this level during the regular season so that the Mavericks fight for something important in this campaign. As you recall, the Texas franchise has been eliminated in the first round of the PlayOffs in the last two seasons.

After the game against the Clippers, I asked the following to Porzingis: “KP, there is a special chemistry in the team, how important will it be to keep it to fight for something important this season?”

The player of Mavericks answered the following: “It’s true, we have good chemistry. I think a fundamental part is sharing the ball. We have to pass the ball a lot, make sure your brother who is next to you can play well and contribute to the team. If we do that, it will give us a lot of energy to defend and lift us up as a team. In the same way, doing things off the field is very good for us, we usually have dinner together and do activities as a team, that helps to create an important chemistry and it will be reflected on the field ”.

Dallas Mavericks He will play his next preseason game on October 13 against the Charlotte Hornets. Two days later, on the 15th of this month, they will close their participation in the preseason against the Milwaukee Bucks.