NBA Milestone: Dereck Lively II Achieves Perfect Shooting in Playoff Series
A recent NBA rookie by the name of Dereck Lively II, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, has scored a record by converting all the shots he has attempted in a series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Specifically, this makes him the player who could shoot the most without missing a complete series in NBA history.
Dereck Lively II’s Remarkable Performance in Playoffs
Dereck Lively II’s skillful shooting paved the way for the Mavericks to reach and even eliminate the Timberwolves in a very convincing manner. Dereck Lively II may still be a rookie but he has not wasted any time to prove his worth by coming up with stellar performance for his team.
Throughout the series against the Timberwolves, Dereck Lively II averaged 9.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. His overall playoff performance includes averages of 8.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game in the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Dereck Lively II tonight:
9 points (3-3 FG, 3-5 FT)
8 rebounds (1 OREB)
3 assists
3 blocks3 fouls
24 minutesLively finishes with a field-goal percentage of 100% for the SERIES.
FINALS BOUND! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/cSDhi7S4vF
— Dereck Lively II Muse (@DL2Muse) May 31, 2024
Their captain as well as the Player of the Game Luka Dončić played exceptionally well scoring 36 points out of 14 of 22 attempts, with 10 rebounds and 5 assists. This indeed proved well for the Mavericks and contributed immensely to their win and making the finals.
Dereck Lively II’s record in his game made the record in NBA history and cultivated his brilliant future. Among the young athletes, he has been a very skilled player and an excellent example of a professional sportsman when it comes to pressure situations on the field, which means that during his years in the league, fans can expect a lot from him.
Dereck Lively II shot 16/16 FG in the Conference Finals.
That’s the most FGA without a miss in any playoff series in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/NbyIBIDDbG
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) May 31, 2024
Mavericks Eye NBA Championship
The Dallas Mavericks alongside Dončić and other young talents such as Lively are ready to champion the NBA Championship by competing against the Boston Celtics in the Finals. This team is very talented and has worked very hard and with Elizabeth Dereck Lively II’s record-breaking performance, what a nice run they have had.
The basketball fans wait for the face-off between the Mavericks and the Celtics as the latter enters into final preparations for the NBA Finals. Lively’s feat has broken records and this can be said to be typical and creates the atmosphere for what is largely expected to be a thrilling baseball series.