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On April 24, in the second game of the first round of the 2022-2023 NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 away and tied the series to 1-1.
The Mavericks defeated the star-studded Clippers with the Eastern European duo's outstanding play and tenacious will, and the series will heat up even further.
The background of this game is very simple, the Clippers won the first game of the series at home, so the Mavericks must win the road game to tie the series and gain home-court advantage.
At the beginning of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the starters generally did not feel good, and the Mavericks only led by four points at 45-41 in the first half. The Clippers took the lead at the start of the second half, but Doncic and Irving stabilized the Mavericks' offense.
The game entered the final stage, and although the Clippers chased the score close many times, they were never able to overtake again. In the end, the Mavericks relied on the efficient offense and overall firm will of the Eastern European twin towers to defeat the Clippers 96-93 and equalize the series.
Doncic scored 32 points in this game and was the Mavericks' top scorer. Irving contributed 23 points as the second scorer. The two teamed up to score 55 points and lead the Mavericks to victory.
In addition to the offensive end, the two also played an important role on the defensive end, playing a key role in the Clippers' defense. In contrast, the Clippers scored 20+ points despite Harden and George.
However, the free throw shooting rate is not high, and the three-point shooting rate has also entered a slump, resulting in a single scoring point and insufficient offensive finishing ability.
Throughout the game, the Mavericks overcame the dilemma of away disadvantage and poor hand of star guards, and won by stubborn will and the play of the Eastern European Twin Towers. This shows the Mavericks' strong psychological quality and deep lineup strength.
Although the Clippers have many stars, their free throw shooting and three-point misses have affected their offensive efficiency. The win or loss of both sides has already shown the advantage of the Mavericks in the series.
Looking ahead to the next game, the Mavericks will continue to build on home advantage and consistent performances from Eastern Europe. The Clippers must improve their free-throw shooting percentage, and their three-point shooting needs to regain their touch.
Let's wait and see, this fierce showdown between the western giants will stage more exciting pictures. Whoever makes it to the next round will be a strong contender for the Western Conference title.
This game has already heralded the series of ups and downs and passions to come.
Further analysis of the tactical use and rotation of the two teams shows that the Mavericks' head coach Kedel has made a subtle rotation in the game, so that the Mavericks always have an All-Star scorer to play on the court.
At the same time, Keddle arranged for Jones and Kleber to take turns defending George, so that the Clippers' biggest offensive threat was contained. In contrast, the Clippers don't have a good rotation of players, with limited bench depth. This is also one of the important reasons why the Mavericks won in the end.
The individual performances of the players on both sides in this game were also very eye-catching. Doncic shot 9-of-15 from the field, 2-of-4 from three-point range, and also dished out 9 assists, making him the absolute MVP of the Mavericks.
Irving also contributed 23 points and played a role in Doncic's steady output when he was resting. For the Clippers, although Harden Jr. scored 22 points, he only made 2 of 10 three-point shots, and the whole game was obviously not good, which also affected the team's offense.
In addition, although George scored 22 points, he only made 2 of 5 free throws, made as many as 5 turnovers, and his outside running on the defensive end also exposed physical problems.
Looking ahead, the Mavericks have a better chance of advancing to the next round if they can continue to play a consistent output and rely on home-court advantage to take the series lead.
The Clippers must solve the problem of missing free throws and rotation, and use their height advantage to form an offensive threat in the restricted area to reverse the disadvantage. In any case, this fierce series battle has just begun, and it remains to be seen who will have the last laugh