PLAYOFFS ROUND 1: #4 LAC (4-3) vs #5 DAL (3-4)

[JREwing]

What happened to the Luke (or Brunson) + Powell pick-and-roll? Powell looked good (eye test; dunno about stats) in the last month or two of the season.    
So I expected Rick to trot that out at some point during game 3 when the big lead dissipated and shots weren't falling as easily. 
Definitely thought I'd see it in game 4. 
 
It's been a pretty effective approach - there were quite a few 'oops over the season, especially as it progressed and Powell got a little more spring in his step.
When Powell wasn't jamming home, it often led to a bevy of those Luka "bunny" twos.

Anyway, Im sure there's some kind of matchup reason. Or maybe it's been happening and I'm just not paying attention.
But it's strange to me, considering how well it worked and the fact that the Clips have tried a few diff lineups. 

You'd think at least one of them would allow for Luka and Powell to try it. 



Btw, If the Mavs win tonight, I think they have a legit chance at getting to the WCF. 

Utah is very, very good, of course. Pretty sure they're the better team.

But Luka is probably the best player in that series, and with so much 3pt shooting between the two teams, anything could happen. 

I don't think they beat Phoenix, but getting to WCF would be a huge statement.