(05-26-2021, 05:28 PM)fifteenth Wrote: OK. I posted this when I was only 5 minutes in. Almost done with it now. Seriously, you have to watch this. So much fun.
Very interesting watch.
I don't know whether all the Clippers miscues here were primarily the result of a defensive scheme that didn't work, or primarily because the plan was executed poorly. I think there was a big dose of both involved.
After watching both games and this, I am becoming more convinced that these two teams are pretty well matched, and that the Mavs don't have to rely on something flukey happening to win a game. The Clippers have some weaknesses, and I think Carlisle is putting on a master class in exposing them.
I'm not saying the Clips can't win a game or two, or even the whole series, but I don't think the Mavs are as overmatched as I once feared. If anything, they look like the better side so far, largely due to the greatness of Luka and Rick, with huge assists from the role players.