05-24-2021, 07:37 PM
(05-24-2021, 07:17 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I was going to say the exact same thing. Clips could go small with Morris, Batum being pretty good defensively. IF they can't play Zubac, noted Mavs killer then that is a win for Mavs as they won't be giving up easy offense to him and more notably rebounds. Clippers could probably get more open shots but then they will be giving up the glass to KP who will have an easier time + tough rebounders in DFS and Luka. Zubac is really good at crowding out KP so if Clips have to play Zubac less then for sure KP will have an advantage.
I think if I am the Clips that's the way I go so that I can switch everything on defense and have space on offense. Clips will give up rebounds but Clips are a great outside shooting team. Zubac can still get minutes but maybe its more when Luka is sitting. Could definitely see that strategy employed.
Agree. Can even imagine a scenario that forces the Mavs to go small. Hot shooting from Batum and Morris forcing RC to bench KP and go with Maxi or Melli at center. That´s the beauty of playoff basketball. Both teams trying to get the upper hand with different schemes, adjustments and counters. Who knows...maybe even Boban will get an opportunity.