The Los Angeles Clippers still have a long way to go before they meet their goal of winning an NBA Championship, but today’s Game 6 victory over the Mavericks was definitely a step in the right direction.
Behind Kawhi’s 33-point, 14-rebound performance, the Clips were able to put Luka Doncic and the Mavs away 111-97 and advance to the Western Conference Semis.
Though their next opponent has yet to be determined, there were plenty of reactions and analysis on Twitter today.
The Clippers defeat the Mavericks, and will face the winner of the Jazz-Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/cGsZXpnlCs
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 30, 2020
This ones over
Congratulations to the clippers for beating Paul George and the Mavericks in a really fun first round series
— Fadeaway World (@FadeawayWorld) August 30, 2020
https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1300193557941108736https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1300194102038806534
Playoff Kawhi, another day at the office pic.twitter.com/SYrHpvnKCQ
— Xavier (@istjstoic) August 30, 2020
https://twitter.com/Joey52800/status/1300193921784582144
Kawhi > Giannis
— . (@_______houston) August 30, 2020
https://twitter.com/DaRous_/status/1300194714935795712
Kawhi Leonard vs. Dallas in the first round:
Gm 1: 29 points, 12 rebs, 11-21 FGs
Gm 2: 35 points, 10 rebs, 10-21 FGs
Gm 3: 36 points, 9 rebs, 8 ast, 13-24 FGs
Gm 4: 32 points, 9 rebs, 10-22 FGs
Gm 5: 32 points, 7 rebs, 12-19 FGs
Gm 6: 33 points, 14 rebs, 7 ast, 14-23 FGs
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 30, 2020
The CLippers clearly had their hands full guarding Luka, and he had quite an impressive series.
But, in the end, the brilliance of Kahwi and the depth of the Clippers’ roster is what gave them the edge. But can they bring that edge with them for the rest of the playoffs? Will Paul George continue to struggle in the next round?
There are a lot of questions, and a whole lot of waiting before we find out the answers.
