the worst at Tyronn Lue is not the defeats, it’s the nerve

Led 2-0 by the Mavericks after two losses at home, the Clippers are already in trouble. But they still manage to sink a little more by releasing beautiful declass behind the microphones. Tyronn Lue, thank you for everything.

” I’m not worried. We have to win four games. When you go to the opposing court, there is no pressure to shoot. You’re just trying to get off and take a game or two. Now the Mavs must return home and keep shooting as well. It’s easy to do this on the go and without pressure. We will see during Game 3. “

No joke, no mistake, those words came out of Tyronn Lue’s mouth after the Clippers’ loss to the Mavericks in Game 2. “No worries”, “it was easy to do on the go” , “They played without pressure” … one wonders if the coach of the Clippers is really serious so the statement seems to come from a parallel universe. She is just reminded that her team is led 2-0, that she remains on a huge choke last year in the Playoffs, and that she had better pass the second if she wishes to avoid another humiliation in the purest tradition. of the Clippers franchise. The Clips have often been criticized for being too sure of themselves without having accomplished anything first. This kind of statement clearly adds water to the mill, especially as Paul George outbid also indicating “that there was no concern” in the locker room of the Clippers. So yeah, maybe by saying that, the Angelinos above all want to show that they are still confident in their abilities and that they don’t intend to panic after their initial two losses. Very good. But to release this kind of remarks in press conference, when one knows the perception which exists compared to the Californian franchise and especially the current scenario, frankly it goes badly.

Tonight, in Game 3 of the series against Dallas, the Clippers will be expected at the turn. Needless to say, this is a must-win game, it’s obvious. An additional defeat and we can already prepare the jokes for their elimination. If the Angelinos want to get their heads out of the water, it’s today, not tomorrow. We’re not even talking about the Conference Finals, let alone the NBA title. We’re just talking about staying alive, relaunching a series that escapes them, keeping hope. Somehow, it’s a real test, especially after the bubble episode at Mickey’s house. A test that was bound to happen at some point in these Playoffs, but we didn’t think so soon. And for Tyronn Lue, it’s the moment of truth (via ESPN).

“I think when you’re down 2-0 and you land in the opposing team’s hall, it shows what you’re made of. The hardness demonstrated this year, the trust, the solidarity, we will see tomorrow [ce soir, ndlr.] who we really are. I’m excited to see this. “

We will especially see tonight if it’s so easy to plant shots outside in a room that will be won for the cause of the Mavericks. Californians, top 3-point regular-season team with a whopping 41.1% success, have dropped to 32.9% from parking over the first two games together. It would be better for that to change for the Clippers because opposite, they are on fire and there is a genius named Luka Doncic. The defensive intensity of the Angelinos is called to the reception, we expect a more pronounced physical impact from the Clippers and above all a real sense of urgency. Their season is being played out tonight.

Maybe that’s the challenge it takes for the Clippers to grow in the Playoffs and overcome the trauma of last season. Maybe it’s just the opposite and we’re on the road to a humiliating sweep. Tonight’s Game 3 will give us the start of an answer.

Text source: ESPN