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One thing different here is that the Thunder are really small. Outside of Chet their next biggest guy in their lineup is Giddey who is 6'7. If the Mavs can use their size and physicality, OKC might have a tough time existing in the paint. 

Kleber is special though. Hopefully he's okay after almost a week of rest.

Totally agree that the Mavericks should look, primarily, to exploit their size and toughness advantage in the paint against OKC. However, the pick and pop with Chet is a tool with which the Thunder can exploit Gafford and Lively.

I’m not saying that will always be successful, or that the Mavs will reach a point where they don’t feel they have anyone to play center, but in a seven game series against a good team with the ability to extend their center position to the perimeter, I am pretty confident that Kleber will be missed at some point.