Luka Doncic continues to wreak havoc on the Los Angeles Clippers. Already hot for his debut in the playoffs against the Californians last year, the Slovenian is starting again on the same basis this season. With 31 points and a triple-double to open the series, for the Dallas Mavericks’ first victory. The superstar is obviously a problem for players of Tyronn Read.
Many who wondered why the coach had not placed Kawhi Leonard, double NBA champion but also twice winner of the DPOY trophy, on Doncic. Let them be reassured, it is apparently planned for Game 2 in the words of Lue.
Ty Lue on why Kawhi Leonard hasn’t guarded Luka Doncic more often: “I think you’ll get what you’re asking for on Tuesday.”
— Callie Caplan (@CallieCaplan) May 23, 2021
Luka Doncic is warned: he’s going to have Leonard, his power, his long arms and his defensive instincts on his back for part of the evening. The former Real Madrid prodigy is still able to score. Because he is one of the best players in the world and therefore it is impossible to stop him completely.
But Kawhi Leonard can make life difficult for him. He is both fast enough and big and tough enough to contain his opponent. On the other hand, we understand that the Clippers do not want to abuse this match-up. Clashing with the best opposing striker takes a lot of energy. And Leonard is also going to need it to make a difference on the other side of the field.
When he was playing for the Toronto Raptors, it wasn’t until the Canadiens were down 0-2 that he started scoring. Giannis Antetokounmpo. It is reserved for emergency situations. And obviously, time is already running out for Los Angeles.
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