Draymond Green Show: Clippers vs Mavericks Game 1 Analysis

TLDRIn this episode of the Draymond Green Show, Draymond analyzes the game between the Clippers and Mavericks. He discusses the impact of Kawhi Leonard's absence on the Mavericks' game plan and suggests adjustments the Mavericks can make for game two. Draymond also shares his thoughts on the Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat series and predicts the outcomes of the upcoming games.

Key insights

🏀Kawhi Leonard's absence affected the Mavericks' game plan and preparation.

🔁Preparing for a star player who doesn't play is challenging.

👥Role players' performance on the road is crucial in the playoffs.

🌧️Adjustments the Mavericks can make to improve their performance in the series.

💥James Harden and Paul George's scoring ability makes the Clippers dangerous.

Q&A

How did Kawhi Leonard's absence impact the Mavericks?

The Mavericks prepared for the Clippers with Kawhi Leonard, but his absence affected their game plan and preparation.

What adjustments can the Mavericks make for game two?

The Mavericks can put a big defender on Terence Mann and use Daniel Gafford to guard Zubac. They can also load up on defense and double team Paul George and James Harden.

Which teams are predicted to win the upcoming games?

Draymond predicts that the Mavericks will win game two against the Clippers, while the Philadelphia 76ers and other teams will also win their upcoming games.

How important is Jimmy Butler for the Miami Heat's success?

Jimmy Butler is crucial for the Miami Heat's success, and the team is unlikely to win without him.

What makes the Clippers dangerous?

The scoring ability of James Harden and Paul George makes the Clippers a dangerous team, especially with Kawhi Leonard's absence.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Draymond introduces the Draymond Green Show and discusses the Clippers vs Mavericks game one.

00:20Kawhi Leonard's absence affected the Mavericks' game plan and preparation for the game.

01:00Draymond shares his experience of preparing for a star player who doesn't play and how it can impact the outcome of the game.

01:21The performance of role players on the road is crucial in the playoffs.

02:09Draymond suggests adjustments the Mavericks can make for game two, such as putting a big defender on Terence Mann and using Daniel Gafford to guard Zubac.

02:31Draymond discusses the scoring ability of James Harden and Paul George and how it makes the Clippers a dangerous team.

03:10Draymond predicts that the Mavericks will win game two against the Clippers and shares his predictions for other upcoming games.

05:02Draymond concludes the episode of the Draymond Green Show and invites viewers to tune in for more game analysis.