Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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The Thunder defense locked down Luka Doncic and the Mavs in Game 1 of their 2024 playoff matchup. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how coach of the Year Mark Daigneault's gameplan takes away Dallas bread and butter, the importance of Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort and more.

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