2024 Playoffs Rd 1 Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers

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RATINGS since March 7th
Offense
10th - Thunder - 115.6
12th - Mavs - 1148

Defense
1st - Mavs - 107.2
7th - Thunder - 115.6

Rebounding
10th - Thunder - 50.7%
15th - Mavs - 50.1%

Pace
5th - Thunder - 100.55
7th - Mavs - 99.73

TO
9th - Thunder - 12.9
10th - Mavs - 13.0

Steals
3rd - Thunder - 8.9
18th - Mavs - 7.4

Blocks
5th - Mavs - 6.1
7th - Thunder - 6.0

Opponent points in the paint
7th - Mavs - 46.0
13th - Thunder - 48.2

Opponents second-chance points
17th - Mavs - 13.8
19th - Thunder - 14.2

Opponent fast break points
8th - Thunder - 13.0
15th - Mavs - 14.0

This is going to be a really rough matchup. Even if you just compare the tear we went on to end the season where we were 1st in win% in the entire league, there are very few advantages for the Mavs. Mavs slight advantages in defense and PITP. Thunder better getting back and better forcing TOs. Thunder really don't have any Achilles heel.

Thunder were also 1st in the league in 3pt shooting. NBA making it impossible to guard threes. If Luka is still hobbled and still shooting 23% from three, then this will be a really tough challenge.