2024 Playoffs- 2nd Round: Oklahoma City Thunder - Dallas Mavericks- MAVS WIN 4-2!

[dirkfansince1998]

* Will Gafford defend a small so that PJ draws the Chet assignment?
* Will Mavs continue regular season strategy of daring Giddy to shoot (coming off back to back terrific shooting nights)?

They should at least test it and dare Giddey to shoot in game one. With Gafford or Lively playing off him. Wouldn't be suprised if Luka is guarding Holmgren for stretches. On paper it is the easiest matchup for him. Chet doesn't have the strength to do damage in the post and doesn't have the speed/agility to beat Luka on the perimeter.
That leaves DJJ and PJ for the toughest matchups (SGA, JWill) and Kyrie on the smallest starter (Dort).

If Giddey shoots like he did in the first round the Mavs need to come up with something else but I really don't want to see Lively/Gafford on Holmgren. Both tend to sink into the paint and give up open 3s. But I do like the matchup on offense. If Gafford can stay on the floor vs 5-out lineups the Mavs can play bully ball in the paint.