The Clippers are counting on Kawhi Leonard to elevate their performance, as they struggled offensively with him on the court in the previous game. Despite passing all conditions required for his return, Leonard looked rusty in Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks. The team has a chance to bounce back and avoid falling behind 2-1 in the series with better teamwork and preparation.
After the game, Leonard mentioned that he felt good physically but acknowledged that he has not practiced or had any contact before jumping into game time. He emphasized the need for improvement and more time to get better as a team. The Clippers’ head coach, Ty Lue, stated that Leonard needs to improve as a unit with the team.
With three days to prepare for the next game, the Clippers must address their offensive disarray and come back stronger in the series. The team has been struggling offensively since Leonard returned from injury, and they need him to perform at a higher level moving forward. If they can work together and put in some hard work, they can turn things around and give themselves a chance to win this series.