PLAYOFF GAME 2 (1st Rnd): DAL (1-1) @ LAC (1-1) | 127-114 win

[michaeltex]

As painful (and unjust) as it was, Game 1 was part of this teams growth curve. The Clips...

• did not appear to have an answer for Luka. 11 TOs is not memorable, but every thing else was. The question is what are they going to do about it. Either he still keeps killing them (and getting key defenders in foul trouble) or they change their defensive scheme while creates weaknesses elsewhere.
  
• still almost lost even without KP in the mix. If they focus on Luka, does let KP go off?
  
• are beatable. Familiarity through a series will distill out the better team and that may help DAL.
  
• are a tough opponent. And as such are going to help the Mavs become a better team, win or lose.
  

This was not supposed to be Dallas' year, and it probably isn't, but it is about building the team's culture towards future success.

If the Mavs can withstand the mugging fouls, then this might be a great series. Interesting to see how the refs call it tonight.