Luka Doncic is good even with an injury, and the Clippers’ superstars, no comments
Nikita Biryukov May 2, 2024, 10:30 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
The first round of the NBA playoffs is moving toward its logical conclusion, but Dallas continues to surprise.
It was fortunate that the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks met in the first round of the National Basketball Association playoffs. The series between Western Conference teams continues and is one of the most interesting of the playoffs. Before today’s match, the score was tied 2-2, and whoever finally wins will be one step closer to advancing to the next round. How the match went, who had fun and who failed, now we will tell you everything.
I would like to start by saying that the game was played at the Clippers’ stadium and one of the leaders of the home team, Kawhi Leonard, missed another game due to injury. The first quarter was an even fight: no one could create a significant advantage, in the end Dallas was stronger by one point: 25:24. The guests did not take the bull by the horns and showed their strength in the second half of the match. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving completely led the attack, but at the same time, they defended very well as a team. The guests left in high spirits towards the big break, beating their rivals by 31:22.
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Dallas leader Doncic, despite the fact that he played with an ankle injury, continued to assault the “paint” of the “sailboats” again and again, since the Slovenian’s three-point shots, to put it mildly, did not They came out well (2 out of 8). In addition, the point guard, as usual, assumed the duties of distributing passes. Jason Kidd’s team “strangled” the leading Clippers, not allowing them to do anything in the third and fourth quarters. “Dallas” naturally took the second half – 67:47 and achieved victory with a difference of 30 points – 123:93.
Simply an amazing performance by the visitors, mainly in defense. If Dallas’ attack with Doncic and Irving on the court works almost like clockwork, then problems often arise with the game on their side of the court. But this time clearly not, as the Mavericks allowed Paul George to score only 15 points (4 of 13 – 31%), James Harden – seven points (2 of 12 – 17%) and Russell Westbrook – six points (2 of 11 – 18%). The Clippers leaders, in Kawhi’s absence, played a disgusting game and looked nothing like themselves.
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Los Angeles Clippers
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Dallas Mavericks
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Los Angeles Clippers: George – 15, Zubac – 15, Powell – 14, Hyland – 11, Mann – 11, Harden – 7, Westbrook – 6, Coffey – 3, Theis – 3, Tucker – 3, Plumlee – 3, Boston – 2, brown
Dallas Mavericks: Doncic – 35, Kleber – 15, Hardy – 14, Irving – 14, Lively – 12, Jones – 12, Gafford – 8, Exum – 4, Green – 4, Lawson – 3, Washington – 2, Powell, Morris
Doncic, even with an injury, was a true measure of Dallas’ success. The Slovenian scored 35 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, in addition to making 14 of 26 field goals. It is in games like this where greatness is achieved in the face of the fans. Now the Texans will have to hold their next game at home, in which Luka can give the Mavericks access to the next round. The Clippers may have Leonard back on the court, but the Sailboats lost two games with him in their lineup. So even the return of the Terminator may not help the Los Angeles club if Doncic and company play so well.
The Clippers leaders need to improve, it’s pretty obvious. But if the “magical” Slovenian continues playing like this with a knee injury, then he has few chances left. This despite the fact that Irving, who took a backseat today and allowed Luka to act alone, did not give his opinion. Kyrie scored only 14 points, although he scored 40 points in game four and several memorable moments during the game. Overall, the series between the Clippers and Dallas is one of the most interesting of all the playoffs. Of course, we would like the seventh game, but for the “sailboats” it will be very difficult: the team is one step away from relegation and, in addition, they will play away from home. Now everything is in the hands of the “bums” of Texas.
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