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During the fourth game, after a missed free throw by Houston's young center, cameras caught Doncic quipping: "Baby Capela." This nickname was a direct jab at Sengun, who is often dubbed "Baby Jokic" due to his playing style. Luka, however, chose to compare him to Clint Capela – a center known primarily for his defense and dunks, rather than the creativity and shooting prowess that define the Denver star.
While Sengun's stats on paper appear impressive, averaging 22.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, his true efficiency remains questionable. The Turkish center shoots a mere 46.2% from the field on a high volume of attempts, and is largely ineffective from beyond the arc with just 12.5% accuracy. Beyond his poor percentages, the biggest criticisms revolve around his defensive play, a weakness the Lakers skillfully exploit even without their main stars.
The Lakers have demonstrated incredible roster depth, securing three victories without Doncic and Austin Reaves in the lineup. The series now shifts to Los Angeles, where the "Lakers" will have their first match point to advance. Houston faces immense pressure, both from the deficit on the scoreboard and the psychological warfare Doncic has initiated from the sidelines.
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