Will Seasoned Veteran Porzingis Outplay Rookie Lively?

[Smitty]

Although the Mavs have been extremely pleased with the performance of rookie center Derrick Lively, in the finals he's going up against one time All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, one inch taller and seven NBA seasons more experienced.

One Celtics fan downplayed Lively's impact:
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"He hasn't had a huge impact, that's disingenuous.  8 and 8 is not a huge impact.  Unless you measure impact as catching and finishing 3 lobs per game."

Am I guilty of overt homerism thinking the center matchup will be a plus for the Mavs?

WAB
8 and 8 is not a huge impact.

Unless you measure impact exclusively as catching and finishing 3 lobs per game.

The Mavs have two advantages against the C’s. Lukai and the Center rotation.

We expect Luka and Kai to at least be 2 of the best 3 on the floor overall but certainly the best guards. Gaff-Lively-Maxi have to be better than KP-Horford-Kornet. 

2 different styles - Mavs need to impose their will and they will win.