[bernardos70]

Najera might have frustrated duncan, but not to the extent Marion has done to Dirk. Duncan can score effectively against just about any power forward and definitely against any small forward. What's missing in Dirk's game is the back-to-the-basket moves. I know those aren't the easiest, but all night long he was facing up Marion, Dirk didn't even attempt a single hook shot that looks like it's coming along. That's a move he could have used to get the shot off over Marion. But Marion contested all his jump shots and made him look pretty bad. Small Forwards give Dirk fits, and Marion being one of the best on the defensive side, definitely gave him fits.