Washington” failed the first two matches of the series, and in the third match was defeated in overtime (1:2). Even then, “Metropolitans” were close to victory, but could not hold back the opponent’s onslaught. However, in the fourth meeting, the Metropolitans were still lucky and losing 0:2, they pulled themselves together and snatched victory with a score of 3:2. In that game, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alexander Ovechkin scored with abandoned washers and the eighth number scored a double. Braden Holtby played no less beautifully, reflecting 24 shots. However, in fairness, we note that this fight is the first in the playoffs when Todd Rearden’s wards were able to score more than two goals. In other cases, even two goals were given to them with great difficulty.
Dallas will still not get out of the crisis. After the resumption of the season, Luka Doncic and company are playing below their capabilities. For example, in nine fights, they won only three victories. At the moment, the Mavs have lost three matches in a row. In addition to the loss to the Clippers, the Mavericks also have failures in the confrontation with Portland (131-134) and Phoenix (102-128). The team from Texas runs the risk of a duel against the Clippers without Kristaps Porzingis. The representative of Latvia has a knee injury. His appearance on the floor is in doubt.
