GAME 2 Playoffs 2024: Dallas Mavericks (0-1) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (1-0)

[SleepingHero]

[Chicagojk]

I really want the mavs to be the more aggressive team tonight.  Attack.  Lets do that than looking for mismatches.  I know that is a big part of our offense but I hope to get guys like Gafford going early. 

In all honesty, the shots Harden hit are probably something you need to live with.   MOst of them were with a hand in his face.  Contest his shots.  You just need to keep him off the free throw lane or throwing lobs.   Make him try to finish in the paint.  

The road teams not winning yet on the playoffs is a bit concerning but both Philly and LAL should have taken home those games.

[dirkfansince1998]

I really want the mavs to be the more aggressive team tonight.  Attack.  Lets do that than looking for mismatches.  I know that is a big part of our offense but I hope to get guys like Gafford going early. 

In all honesty, the shots Harden hit are probably something you need to live with.   MOst of them were with a hand in his face.  Contest his shots.  You just need to keep him off the free throw lane or throwing lobs.   Make him try to finish in the paint.  

The road teams not winning yet on the playoffs is a bit concerning but both Philly and LAL should have taken home those games.

Cannot really get Gafford going if the Clippers contain the pick and roll. In game one they switched all non center screens and played drop defense when Zubac was involved. But they didn't give up the open lob behind Zubac. The weak side defender played off DJJ/PJ in the corner and prevented the easy pass to Gafford/Lively. Need better 3-point shooting to open up the lane.

Watching Harden in the first game it almost felt like Luka was wearing a Clippers jersey. If he plays like this there is nothing you can do. Maybe box-and-one or traps as soon as he catches the ball but you aren't getting away with schemes like this when the other team also has George, Westbrook, Powell and Mann (maybe Kawhi). Hopefully he has his usual playoff meltdown.

[The Jom]

First half Luka switched onto Harden and we got killed. Second half Luka spent a lot of time assigned to guard Harden from the get go. Which led to slightly less effective isos. Was an interesting adjustment.

But it’s the offensive end where we’ll win or lose this series. Have to score points. Have to make Clips pay for playing dinosaur bigs. More of the same and everybody is gonna have to admit I was right comparing Zubac to Joker.

[SleepingHero]

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will go through his normal warmup routine for Game 2 vs. Dallas and his availability has now become a game-time decision.

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
After missing nine straight games with right knee inflammation, Kawhi Leonard is on the cusp of his debut in these Western Conference playoffs.

[Chicagojk]

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will go through his normal warmup routine for Game 2 vs. Dallas and his availability has now become a game-time decision.

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
After missing nine straight games with right knee inflammation, Kawhi Leonard is on the cusp of his debut in these Western Conference playoffs.

Go at him.  Tough to miss that much time and be great right away.  He is great though.  Go at him though

[SleepingHero]

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will go through his normal warmup routine for Game 2 vs. Dallas and his availability has now become a game-time decision.

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
After missing nine straight games with right knee inflammation, Kawhi Leonard is on the cusp of his debut in these Western Conference playoffs.

[KillerLeft]

The problem in game 1 was that I was on my work trip still and couldn't watch. Much like the infamous DrMav trip to Buffalo Wild Wings, I inadvertently caused a Mavs loss.

Tonight, I'll be watching as per usual, so we can all expect a victory, don't worry.

[bodhisattva]

I am afraid Mavs are done for

[nicholasthefan]

I'm glad Kawhi is back. Clippers were playing with "wounded syndrome" and being really scrappy. I am feeling good about tonight.

[KillerLeft]

Holy hell this is a physical start.

[GATA]

PJ can’t finish at all

[KillerLeft]

The whistles are helping quite a bit.

[dirkfansince1998]

Can somebody tell Luka that this isn't the allstar game...

[SwisherPrice]

Our big men just aren't durable

[The Jom]

Not helping Gafford. Report from HQ must say ok to beat on Plumlee/Gaff.

[KillerLeft]

GREAT defense from lively and Luka

[KillerLeft]

Not enough sprinting back on defense. They're defending well, once they get set. Cross matches are a problem against a team this deep.

[GATA]

Luka killing it on defense

[dirkfansince1998]

Just cannot score. Luka and Kyrie are both struggling. Clippers don't care about the Mavs "shooters" and always have a help defender on drives.