It started after the Clippers lost their first two games in L.A. Then, Mavericks star Luka Doncic scored almost anytime he tried. When he faced double-teams, Doncic either powered through them or found connected with Kristaps Porzingis or a role player for buckets. As George admitted, "we didn’t show any defense the first two games."
Therefore, the Clippers may not have sounded reassuring when they put on a calm front and spouted clichés about their optimism. Who knows if that meant the Clippers lacked enough urgency or if they showed maturity. But it seems reassuring that the Clippers talked internally about their issues. Rajon Rondo said "there’s been a lot of conversation" after the Game 2 loss, during film sessions and on the team plane to Dallas.
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