06-01-2021, 12:15 PM
(06-01-2021, 08:18 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: The more I think about it, I think I replace Maxi with Powell in the starting lineup if the Clipps stay small. By going small, the Clippers are making it tough for DFS and Maxi to provide any offense by switching on everything and trying to stay on shooters. Powell might be able to muck things up a little by rim running and with his energy. I was thinking about moving Hardaway back to the bench, but I just don't think Richardson provides enough scoring and I think a hot offensive start is important for this team after two tough outings.
Now inserting Powell in the starting lineup causes new problems for the Mavs and defense will be tricky, but I think I would like to see this.
Ya I really think Luka after a couple days rest will be closer to typical Luka and our best offensive lineup is going to have THJ/Powell in it. I think if Mavs end up trading baskets with Clips that's okay. In the first couple of games if I recall both teams had really high FG% and Mavs won those games. On defense individually there's not a lot you can do so you just try to communicate decent enough to give an okay team defense. If KL is going to shoot like 80% for the series then we're not going to win in any scenario. Law of averages would say he is do to come down a little bit. The big thing is trying to just cut down on penetration, even mixing in some zone or building a wall or something to make Clips rely more on jump shooting which can come and go.