GAME 3 Playoffs 2024: Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) vs Dallas Mavericks (1-1)

[DallasMaverick]

Mavs +11 in Luka’s 88 minutes. They’re -20 in his 8 minutes off the floor.

We could see Luka play all 48 tonight.

For me, I kind of know what I’m going to get from Luka and Kai. I’m excited to see if some of the “others” can step up just a little on the offensive end now that they’re at home.

Exum hasn’t really had his welcome to the series moment yet. I’d love for him to get going tonight and really open this thing up on offense.

With Tim out, you have him and Green as the only G/wings off the bench. So, I’m putting in the call. This will be an A+ Exum game!

For younger players, or players with no playoff experience, I think it's easy to freeze under the pressure of the moment.  

But as the series progresses, those "rookies" get more and more comfortable.  

It seems like PJ, Lively, and Green all had significantly better performances in game 2 than 1.

...and let's not discount the comfort level of playing in front of a home crowd, with officiating that leans your direction. 

So, I'm with you.  Looking forward to some really solid performances from the supporting cast.