05-17-2021, 11:56 AM
(05-17-2021, 10:27 AM)Hogmelon Wrote: I don't know why the Clippers would prefer (as opponents) the Mavs over the Blazers and/or the Jazz over the Suns. Of course, those are complex questions involving many factors, but here is a tidbit or two of recent history to consider:
Playoff basketball is just different. Kawhi/PG13 are going to be motivated every possession, which in the regular season doesn't happen.
Clips see a young team like the Mavs and are salivating over it.
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