The Dallas Mavericks have a chance to take a 2-0 series lead if they manage to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game Kyrie Irving anticipates a 'war-like' environment.
in Game 1. The team understands the opportunity at hand during Friday's matchup. A chance to go up 2-0 in a series heading back home for two straight games could solidify a favorable position to reach the NBA Finals.during Friday's shootaround. "And also, being aware that we’re playing against a great team and we want to respect the other group. I think that’s most important, just respecting your opponent and giving the game what it needs.
“It was a great first half. I felt like I was just pacing the game a bit and making sure we got off the floor," Irving said. "I understood that they were coming off of game seven, so they could have been a little fatigued, but we wanted to stay aggressive and make sure that we took advantage of the easy opportunities.
“I feel like our threat to go to the basket from three-quarter court and speed up the court helps bring their bigs away from the basket," Irving said. "In other series, they had very aggressive guards. However, Luka and I are different in how we like to attack and play off each other. We have a good mix of creating opportunities not just for ourselves but for our teammates as well. When we’re making the right basketball plays, it’s a beautiful game to watch and be a part of.
"It’s that time of the year to do so. With only four teams left, family and media should understand, and that’s what comes with this," Irving explained. "I try to use my experience of being at the highest levels—the finals and the conference finals—as a litmus test, a stress test, and be able to coach my guys better alongside J Kidd and the rest of the coaches and be an extension of those guys, but also understand that I’m still learning myself as a student of the game.
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