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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.

Agreed.  They're a terrific team and they play really smart basketball on both sides.  They have three great two-way players with SGA, JWill and Chet.  They have great role players as well with Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace.  They're also really fun to watch.

The Mavs could beat them in a 7-game series but a lot of people are underrating them.  They would be the favorites in that series.  They are better coached and organized and we would have some trouble matching their quickness.  

I would really enjoy that series and I greatly hope the Mavs get that opportunity.