Mavs 113, Clippers 103

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Ty Lue indicated to reporters that he thinks Kawhi will be guarding Luka on Tuesday. 

My reaction:

1. Since he is a coach purporting to talk about strategy before a game, I take his statement with a heaping teaspoon of salt. 

2.  If it does turn out to be true, in the sense of Luka being Kawhi's primary assignment, I think that is a desperate move -- more like something you would do if you were down 3-2.  Bring it on!

I guess Kawhi can only guard Luka, if Mavs allow him so? Otherwise pick and roll with Kleber, and let Zubac switch on Luka, if Mavs dont like the matchup. Clippers can then choose their poison, whether they accept Luka Zubac matchup, or an open Kleber for a 3.

We have however seen before Luka can beat Kawhi one on one.

Clippers cant hold down the Mavs offense, but they can try throwing different things at Mavs at the best, hoping to limit the offense.