The LA Clippers entered Dallas with the only mission of eliminating a short-handed Mavericks group, lacking each Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Though it appeared scary within the first half, the Clippers dominated within the second half to verify the job acquired performed.
Whereas the Mavericks might have made excuses for being shorthanded towards the Clippers, head coach Jason Kidd refused to go that route. His group was already going through a Clippers group that was additionally lacking its finest participant.
“They had been a greater group,” Kidd stated. “The Clippers had been higher. We simply could not make any stops within the third and we could not make any pictures. There isn’t any excuses, no journey. I am residence. Group the blokes that may go, this group on this locker room is taking part in laborious.
Tonight’s sport noticed the return of Derrick Jones Jr. to Dallas after being a part of the group that made it to the NBA Finals final season. Regardless of being on an opposing group, Jason Kidd had nothing however love for his former participant.
“Derrick was an enormous a part of our success final 12 months,” Kidd stated. “He made us somewhat extra athletic, he might guard one by 5, he shot the three nicely for us and he’s a professional.” We’re pleased together with his new contract. Sadly, he is on the opposite facet, however the Clippers have a professional.
The Clippers and Mavericks have a rematch Saturday evening and it stays to be seen if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will likely be accessible for that sport, however one would think about all the group will likely be in search of revenge.
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