2024 Playoffs- 4th Round: Boston Celtics - Dallas Mavericks

[Smitty]

I'd be wary making such a change to be honest. I think Gafford's physicality has been one of the lone bright spots to start the game. 

You don't think Lively's matchup with Kornet is better than Gafford vs. Kornet?

It’s more about trying to get Lively going really. He has been the 3rd most impactful player in the playoffs. If the Mavs have any chance of winning, he needs to get back to being that guy. Starting him is a way of trying to get him there mentally. I think he matches up better against Horford and that both can defend just fine when Kornet is out there. Yes, it has a chance of backfiring for both bigs but down 0-2 in the finals is a good time to try something and hope it has a positive impact.