03-06-2020, 05:18 PM
(03-06-2020, 04:10 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I just think Mavs won't have enough defense come playoff time. If you shorten your rotation to 8 you have pretty good defenders. Brunson is actually better than I thought he would be. Luka is your worst but at least he's big and grabs rebounds. I just wish we had 1 guy in the mix that was really a difference maker. Anyways we will see. If playoffs started today Mavs would play the Clippers which is the worst matchup you could ask for. I hope Mavs will do whatever they can to avoid them.I agree.
In fairness, if healthy, I think the Clippers are the worst matchup for anybody right now. Their defense can be ferocious and they can pretty much score on anybody. Keeping PG and Kawai off the trainer's table will be the main factor in how far they can go. I feel like they're just trying to get through the season healthy to turn it on in the playoffs.
I think the Mavs have another gear as well. Maybe even one they don't know they have yet. Get some success in a few high pressure, tight scoring games and their confidence can peak, enabling a deep run. I think that's part of the magic of the 2011 championship. Tight games and come backs led to believing in each other and ended in a trophy. Maybe we got a peek at that during OT vs the Pelicans.