The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs first round. Luka, Kyrie and coach Jason Kidd talked postgame.
The Dallas Mavericks wrested home court advantage from the Clippers with a win in Game 2 and now have an opportunity to take control of the series at home.Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during the second half in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday, April 23. DALLAS — We knew the first-round matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles would be a hard-fought battle.
Irving was efficient on offense, especially money from outside, but Doncic went 11-26 as he shifted into the hero ball mode that Dallas has tried to move away from. The MVP candidate still finished with 33 points as the Mavs made a valiant second-half effort, but his shot selection was clearly affected by desperation and inefficiency. Dallas missed 23 threes and made only ten in the 109-97 Game 1 loss, and they clearly came out in their second effort determined to change their strategy.
The most impressive sight of the game, though, was the defensive effort continuing as their stamina was tested. After an exhausting war that saw Washington step up alongside the star backcourt to play the entirety of the fourth quarter, Dallas survived 96-93 with several clutch shots when they mattered most.
The Clippers won’t go down easily, of course, they have four likely future Hall of Famers on the roster with Russell Westbrook and George Paul teaming up with Harden and Leonard, and they each fought down to the wire in Game 2, regardless of injury status or age. Kleber’s defense and open shooting in Los Angeles was sorely needed, but the Clippers’ plan inside for Zubac to throw his weight around is obvious, and Kleber’s presence works better when he’s not the main rim protector. Dallas will be hopeful for Gafford’s return not only to the lineup but to the form that he showed entering the playoffs, but the ascension of fellow trade deadline acquisition Washington in only his second playoff game ever cannot be understated.
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