So as I was saying earlier today, the key to the Mavericks this playoff series is starting Maxi Kleber. They need his defensive presence, not more offense!
No? OK, fine. I am here to confess.
I wrote a post that dropped this morning talking about my dislike for the Mavericks abandoning their supercharged small-ball starting lineup for a more balanced approach with Kleber starting next to Kristaps Porzingis. My theory was the Mavericks should stick to what their good at and ride their historic offense at all costs, since Kleber likely isn’t going to slow down Kawhi Leonard, despite Kleber’s best efforts.