Dallas Mavericks: Adjustments to make in Game 6 vs. LA Clippers

Changes the Dallas Mavericks should make in Game 6: 4. Turnovers and extra possessions

Rebounding and turnovers were keys to the series coming in. Entering game six nothing has changed. The team that finished with more rebounds has won every game so far. Dallas has averaged 10 turnovers in their two wins. That number jumps to 14.3 in losses.

Winning the battle on the boards is more difficult without Porzingis. Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith are not known for their rebounding chops. They combined to grab 16 when the Mavericks upset the Clippers in game four. The pair only mustered ten in Tuesday’s blowout.

Luka Doncic may hold the keys here. He grabbed 17 rebounds as part of his massive 43-point triple-double which included the game-winning buzzer-beater in game four. It dropped to eight on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old needs to limit his turnovers too. The Clippers tend to go on runs when Doncic and the Mavs start coughing up the ball. Keeping those to a minimum will give Dallas a chance on Sunday afternoon.

The Dallas Mavericks need to win the rebounding and turnovers battles if they want to keep their season alive. LA has a size advantage inside with Ivica Zubac and Montrezl Harrell. Finding a way to combat that could be massive on Sunday.

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