05-24-2021, 10:18 PM
Beware the Clips going small. Playoff Rondo in the starting lineup is far superior to anything PatBev does. Batum causes problems on both ends. Clips run fast on offense, get lots of FT attempts and jumpers, long rebounds. KP has to stay at home on Batum and can't guard the rim (to the extent he does). On offense Mavs still don't know how to take advantage of smaller lineups. KP instantly wants to post-up. I saw some crazy shots against these small lineups.
Zubac can still be brought off the bench to wreak some havoc when Luka isn't on the court. Mavs have struggled to beat small lineups, especially with KP out there as the long big on either team. Mavs will get some rebounding I guess but with KP having to guard the perimeter he can't help rebound so you end up giving up defensive boards. On the other end Mavs were getting more offensive boards thanks to spacing plus KP being out there.
If I am the Clips this is the way. I don't think they can beat the Mavs with Zubac out there, as good as he is. KP is fine on him and Mavs will attack him every time. Beware these Clips adjustments. They are going to further underscore Mavs and KP in particular who is unable to punish smaller players.
Zubac can still be brought off the bench to wreak some havoc when Luka isn't on the court. Mavs have struggled to beat small lineups, especially with KP out there as the long big on either team. Mavs will get some rebounding I guess but with KP having to guard the perimeter he can't help rebound so you end up giving up defensive boards. On the other end Mavs were getting more offensive boards thanks to spacing plus KP being out there.
If I am the Clips this is the way. I don't think they can beat the Mavs with Zubac out there, as good as he is. KP is fine on him and Mavs will attack him every time. Beware these Clips adjustments. They are going to further underscore Mavs and KP in particular who is unable to punish smaller players.