Dirk wrote:Hopefully PJ Washington randomly hits 4-5 threes. Mavs will all of a sudden look much better when these guys actually hit a 3.
This is a playoff reality.
Between G3 and G4 the biggest difference was PG-Harden-Mann shooting absurdly good. Early foul trouble on Luka and matador defense leading to some easy buckets probably gave them the confidence. Not having Kawhi may have increased the shots they get so they stayed in rhythm for Q1-Q2.
Even yesterday LAL-DEN, A.Gordon taking a huge offensive rebound and Murray getting a second shot was the difference.
If Lakers secured that rebound, they'd be on offense with 1 point lead. They'd probably take their time and score. OT or Lakers win would be more likely.
Sometimes a strip, one or two important rebounds, 1-2 extra shots means WIN or LOSE.
Kleber's defense at G2, PJ 3s... It helped to win for sure. We need more.