The Dallas Mavericks center has been a force at the rim against the LA Clippers during the first round
lead the LA Clippers 3-2 through Game 5 of the first-round series. The NBA playoffs have mostly offered lopsided series results in the Western Conference, but the Mavericks' series doesn't fit the bill.
In Games 2, 3, and 5, the Mavericks allowed ten or fewer 3-pointers made from the Clippers. Running them off the line or forcing bad looks from beyond the arc has been a reason for success for the Mavericks, who have shown improved defense throughout the series.Behind Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, impressive offensive performances are expected, but running the Clippers off the line defensively only does so much if there's no rim protection. Cue rookie Dereck Lively II to make a huge impact.
It's a small sample size, but if the Mavericks are going to force the Clippers to the rim to ruin their offensive rhythm, Lively has got to be on the floor for his defensive presence.
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