LP5907: X2SON (DQN) package datasheet recommends SMD but generally TI recommends NSMD

Hi Guys

Customer is using LP5907 with X2SON (DQN) package.

Your datasheet states the following land pattern:

So it’s solder mask defined pads.

However you also refer to SLUA271 stating:

As I understand it the datasheet recommends SMD but generally TI recommends NSMD.

Can you please give me the correct recommendation regarding this?

Thanks

Rodney