04-16-2024, 05:18 PM
Draymond Green in his podcast thinks Clippers should put Kawhi on Luka and Russ on Kyrie. I respect Green but I am not so sure. Kawhi is unlikely to fight through screens (didn't do it in their first two series) and Luka will just pick whoever he wants anyway, if they switch everything. Russ might be their best Kyrie defender, but him hitting shots will be crucial and based on his shooting I wouldn't be too optimistic if I am Clippers. Mavs will certainly give him the Giddey treatment by putting either the center or Luka on him, forcing Clippers to play 4 on 5 (or Russ shooting from outside).