Sit Luka GM 1 or no?

[Luka77]

I see the precautionary idea, but I raise you another one: Luka will not accept any notion of not playing if he can play.

Also like omahen said, it's the playoffs. First one to 4 wins. Giving up a potential win is a big deal.

Nobody (including probably Dirk) liked when Dirk sat out that series which the Mavs eventually lost to Spurs but in hindsight it was the best thing for his career.  

Sometimes there needs to be adults in the room to tell Luka this is the best thing for him. 

Moreover, who said anything about dropping game 1?  The Mavs have proven that they can compete with OKC, even with Luka out.  In the regular season with Kyrie playing they barely lost to OKC in a highly competitive game.

I don't see why they couldn't steal one game or so by resting Luka.  The Mavs won't be intimidated playing on the road.