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If the Mavs get by the Clippers, it would have been nice for Thunder/Pels to go 6-7 games.  The only benefit Mavs/Clippers will have now is that OKC still hasn’t played a playoff series based on how NO has played. 

That Thunder team would have to get in the mud to beat the Mavs.  Dort is the only guy in that rotation that plays with playoff physicality.  They are a small team that doesn’t play a physical brand of basketball.  

I will say I don’t think SGA is the key to beating OKC.  He isn’t nearly as scary without the ridiculous regular season whistle and is a two level scorer.  Williams is the real key.  He’s the toughest cover IMO.

So you're going to totally dismiss Chet Holmgren?  He can play both ends of the floor. I get they aren't a big physical team, but they are fast and athletic. They won the season series vs Denver and Minnesota (both much bigger, physical teams) so I guess that doesn't mean nothing in the playoffs. J Will is probably they're best player besides SGA on both sides of the ball. Can't wait for the matchup vs either Dallas or the Clipps. All I'm saying is, don't get caught up in thinking their youth and inexperience is a disadvantage.