Mavericks vs. Clippers Series: Mavs Take 3-2 Lead Back to Dallas

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00:03 As far as the Mavericks Clippers series, Steph,

00:05 I was convinced this thing is going to seven games.

00:08 But I mean, I'm just not so sure now because without Kawhi Leonard,

00:11 it doesn't appear like the Clippers have enough.

00:13 Dallas wins last night, they're up three games to two, Luka goes off.

00:18 I guess the thing that I would say here is that Dallas won by 30.

00:23 I would assume James Harden is gonna have a better game and

00:26 even Westbrook probably a better game in the next one.

00:28 So I guess a close game is probably on tap.

00:31 But I have to say at this point, it does appear that another Kawhi Leonard injury

00:35 could dismantle the playoff chances.

00:37 >> Yeah, I think that's a pretty safe bet and we've seen in years past,

00:42 Luka really turns his game up in the playoffs.

00:46 I thought he's been not only with step back, jump shot and

00:50 all that other stuff, the passing that he does.

00:52 He's complaining less to the refs, that was very noticeable last night,

00:56 playing much better defense.

00:57 And he's going through a knee injury, he was sick last night,

01:02 yet still he looked like he was giving the better effort out of both teams.

01:06 You mentioned Westbrook, I mean, just a horrendous night from him, two for 11.

01:11 But more importantly, Paul George has not been able to be that guy with Kawhi

01:17 Leonard out, Leonard was probably their best player during the regular season.

01:22 Paul George last night, four of 13 from the field.

01:24 So the Clippers need more from him, he needs to be more of a creator for

01:29 teammates as well.

01:29 I thought that he kind of got into trouble on a lot of his drives and

01:33 without him performing at the number one star level,

01:39 I just think that the Clippers don't have a chance in this series.

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