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Tenths of the Western Conference, the Mavericks will have to win two games to reach the playoffs and challenge Thunder in the first round. This obstacle course begins this evening with a first round of the “play-in” disputed in Sacramento against Kings that they have not beaten this season in three confrontations.
“I feel like it's a way to complete the loop”, explains Daniel Gaffordwho had injured himself against the Kings, during a defeat after overtime. “It was a bit of a obstacle course when we played against them in the regular season. But now, apart from Kyrie, I think everyone is back. We were injured in front of this team, but we can use it to put oil on the fire. »»
If Daniel Gafford had joined the infirmary for several weeks after this meeting, the Mavericks also paid a heavy price during another confrontation against the Kings. It was in Dallas, and Jason Kidd had lost Kyrie Irving and Jaden Hardy.
At the start of the season, in the first match between the two teams, the Kings had dominated private mavericks, at the time, of Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson, Dereck Lively II, Irving and Naji Marshall! This is why the Mavericks remain confident despite this “sweep” in the regular season.
A first game 7
“Everyone approaches him as a playoff match, because it is really one”estimates Max Christie, who arrived during the season. “It's like a game 7. The atmosphere of the fans and the two teams really gives this feeling of a decisive match. Our preparation was much more advanced than for any regular season match, because it is a last chance match. There is clearly a different atmosphere. »»
For Jason Kidd, the feedback from the injured is very good news, but also the rest accumulated since his main players have not played since last Friday.
“We had a great day on Monday, and another very good Tuesday, to understand what we have to do defensively but also offensively to find our rhythm” reports the Dallas coach. “We have to analyze the two -fits that Ad will undergo, as well as the importance of managing the ball well. And then become aware of the situation: the winner remains in the race, and the loser's season is over. »»
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