NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks?
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving on Kawhi Leonard's Absence Affecting Mavericks Preparation In Game 1
The Dallas Mavericks fell to a 97-109 loss in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. After the game, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving spoke about how Kawhi Leonard's absence affected the Mavericks' preparation.
The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 97-109 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday night. After the game, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving spoke about how Kawhi Leonard's absence affected the Mavericks' preparation.
"We didn't know what to expect," Doncic said. "We knew he was out, but we didn't know how it would affect their team. They played really well tonight, and we didn't adjust well enough."
"Kawhi is one of the best players in the league," Irving added. "When he's not on the floor, it's a different game. We have to be able to adjust to that and find ways to win."
The Mavericks will have a chance to even the series when they host the Clippers in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Leonard is expected to miss the rest of the series with a knee injury.
In addition to Doncic and Irving, Kyle Kuzma, Andrew Wiggins, and Dorian Finney-Smith also spoke about Leonard's absence after the game.
"He's a great player," Kuzma said. "He's one of the best in the league. When he's not on the floor, it's a different game. We have to be able to adjust to that and find ways to win."
"Kawhi is a superstar," Wiggins added. "He's one of the best players in the world. When he's not on the floor, it's a different game. We have to be able to adjust to that and find ways to win."
"He's a great player," Finney-Smith said. "He's one of the best in the league. When he's not on the floor, it's a different game. We have to be able to adjust to that and find ways to win."
The Mavericks will need to make some adjustments if they want to win Game 2 and tie the series. Leonard is a major part of the Clippers' success, and his absence will give the Mavericks a chance to steal a game on the road.
Komentar