IMavs arent going anywhere in the playoffs if some Mavs fans think they'll lose every game without Luka.
I think Kyrie ,Dante ,DJJ, PJ,Gaff will scramble all over the court AND you'll see good passing .Passing the ball does win games in the NBA. 6th,7th,8th guys will be Lively,Green,ThJ with Maxi at the 9th because OKC plays small. If Kidd uses a 10th man maybe Hardy gets a few minutes. The key will be to keep the big men going without Luka . Lively will be up for Holmgren and Gaff will look to manhandle him. Dante and DJJ and Green have big challenges going against Shai and JDub. Mavs can win this game because OKC usually has troubles against bigger teams ,they can get bullied
OK with Luka out is it Kyrie and Dante starting in the backcourt , Dante will be PG and Kyrie SG and keep the defensive wings (DJJ & PJ) paired with Gaff starting.
Tonight sets the tone and if Lively and Gafford can get 8 blocks plus . Will Shai test out Lively and Gafford tonight.
OKC isnt some juggernaut. The Mavs have won this year without Luka versus some decent teams. We have more than enough talent, we just have to execute on both sides of the ball. I expect a competitive game.