Stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at forefront of Clippers' Game 2 strategy
by Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times— The final stats from Dallas’ dynamic backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving from Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday told one story of how they performed at a high level with a combined 64 points, but the defense the Clippers played against the sensational pair told a story of stick-to-itiveness that resulted in the most important thing: Winning. And because of Terance Mann and Amir Coffey, who started in place of Kawhi Leonard (inflammation in his right knee), the Clippers took a 1-0 lead in the...
Daily Mail—Luka Doncic feels like he's 'letting Kyrie Irving down' following Game 4 loss to Clippers, after Mavs' second option scored 40 points despite 116-111 defeat to Los Angeles. Luka Doncic notched a 29-point triple-double as the Mavs lost to the Clippers. The MVP finalist injured his knee in Game 3 and said it's been 'hurting'. DailyMail.com
Dallas News—Live updates: Luka Doncic, Mavericks face Clippers in Game 2. The Dallas Mavericks return to Crypto.com Arena, where they will look to avoid a 2-0 first-round series deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers.
KEYT—Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored four points in the first half of his return for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard received the loudest cheers of anyone in the team’s starting lineup when he was introduced. He shot 2 of