05-06-2024, 10:41 AM
(05-06-2024, 10:36 AM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: 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.
I´m utterly confused by this Chet talk. He shot 7-23 from three against Valanciunas, who has zero perimeter mobility. He can have all the 3pt shots he wants at 29%. Giddey and Dort shot over 50% from 3 in the first round on 10 attempts per game! Much more worried that they continue their hot shooting. Then we are in trouble.