05-30-2021, 11:41 AM
Glad the Mavs have been underdogs every game this series. We were all too high. The Clippers are too good and the Mavs aren't good enough to be sweeping them. That being said the Mavs still did themselves a huge favor getting the first two games. Clips have to win this game but Mavs have basically 2 games to win one. Whoever gets to 3 wins first should win the series.
For KP he has to play aggressive and not worry about fouls or he is unplayable. When he gets into foul trouble Mavs can go smaller which they want to do anyway. This allows him to save face in that he's "only getting sat" because of "foul trouble," not because he's playing terribly.
On offense no more forced touches. If he can't seal his guy deep then he won't get the ball.
Luka has to drive to the basket all game and target PG specifically. Kawhi will be on KP and you could switch onto him but he is going to be tougher to drive on successfully and refs don't want to call fouls on Kawhi. Luka already owns PG so I think it's an easier task to get him to 4 fouls so that he can't play as much in the 3rd quarter or has to play super soft. The Clips role players will have more confidence now so you really need to get one of KL or PG in foul trouble to make life easier. Mavs throw a fair number of doubles at KL and should be able to closer out more easily if PG isn't on the floor (and KP will get less minutes).
For KP he has to play aggressive and not worry about fouls or he is unplayable. When he gets into foul trouble Mavs can go smaller which they want to do anyway. This allows him to save face in that he's "only getting sat" because of "foul trouble," not because he's playing terribly.
On offense no more forced touches. If he can't seal his guy deep then he won't get the ball.
Luka has to drive to the basket all game and target PG specifically. Kawhi will be on KP and you could switch onto him but he is going to be tougher to drive on successfully and refs don't want to call fouls on Kawhi. Luka already owns PG so I think it's an easier task to get him to 4 fouls so that he can't play as much in the 3rd quarter or has to play super soft. The Clips role players will have more confidence now so you really need to get one of KL or PG in foul trouble to make life easier. Mavs throw a fair number of doubles at KL and should be able to closer out more easily if PG isn't on the floor (and KP will get less minutes).