Nick Wright breaks down LeBron James’ Game 2 clutch three-pointer against Phoenix, Clippers’ 0-2 start | THE HERD

After a plethora of Game 2 NBA postseason action in Los Angeles last night, Nick Wright joins Colin Cowherd to discuss LeBron James’ clutch three-pointer in the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns and the Clippers’ 0-2 start against the Dallas Mavericks. Hear why Nick believes it is time to label LeBron as a clutch player and how Luka Dončić’s performance is ‘mortifying’ for the Clippers in the postseason and as an organization.

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Colin Cowherd: Clippers need to look themselves in the mirror after losing Game 2 | THE HERD

If Colin Cowherd was a member of the Los Angeles Clippers organization after their Game 2 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, he would polish off his resume and update his LinkedIn. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George couldn’t keep up with Luka Doncic, falling behind 0-2 in the playoff series. Despite Paul George’s assurances that the Clippers aren’t worried, Colin breaks down why this loss is just not okay.

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Shannon Sharpe: All the pressure is on the Clippers, the Mavericks smell blood | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Clippers are down 0-2 to the Dallas Mavericks, and now face a virtual must-win as the series shifts to Dallas on Friday. However, for better or worse, LA is still confident they’ll get the job done, with Ty Lue telling reporters he wasn’t concerned at all. Lue continued quote ‘We gotta win four games and you come onto the opposing team’s floor and you play, there’s no pressure on you to make shots because you’re just trying to come in and steal one game or two games. Now they gotta go home and try to keep up the same shooting. It’s easy to come on the road and do that when there’s no pressure.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon have to say about Ty Lue’s response to being down 2 games.

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Chris Broussard: The Suns still have life in them despite the Lakers’ Game 2 win I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers evened their series with the Phoenix Suns last night after a 109-102 victory. Chris Paul was limited for the Suns, only playing seven minutes in the second half as his injured right shoulder clearly bothered him. However, with the way Anthony Davis and LeBron James played down the stretch, it may have not made a difference. The duo combined for 19 points in the fourth quarter and Frank Vogel raved about them after the game, saying quote ‘Those are two of the top five players in the NBA. We have a formula where those guys carry a big load, especially at crunch time.’ Chris Broussard rates the reigning champs’ Game 2 win over the No. 2 seeded Suns.

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“AD & Andre Drummond were exemplary” — Shannon Sharpe on the Lakers’ win against Suns in Game 2 | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers evened their series with the Phoenix Suns last night after a 109-102 victory. Chris Paul was limited for Phoenix, only playing 7 minutes in the second half as his injured right shoulder clearly bothered him. Still, the way Anthony Davis & LeBron James played down the stretch, it may not have made a difference. The duo combined for 19 Pts in the 4th quarter, and Frank Vogel raved about them after the game, saying quote ‘Those are two of the top five players in the NBA. We have a formula where those guys carry a big load, especially at crunch time.’ Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Lakers’ win in Game 2.

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Skip Bayless reacts to the Clippers going down 2-0 against the Mavericks | UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Mavericks took a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Clippers after a 127-121 victory at Staples. Dallas had another great shooting night in which they shot 18-of-34 from 3-point range, and Baby Bird himself Luka Doncic led the way with a team-high 39 points. But despite 41 Points for Kawhi Leonard and 28 for Paul George, the Clippers just couldn’t make stops when it mattered down the stretch. LA has now lost 5 straight playoff games dating back to their collapse in the Orlando bubble last year. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the Mavericks taking a 2-0 lead over the Clippers.

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Jets add Matt Burke to coaching staff in game-management role

Matt Burke served as the Dolphins defensive coordinator under Adam Gase before Gase became the head coach of the Jets and now he’ll be going to work for Gase’s successor. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Burke is joining the Jets’ staff. He will fill a game-management role focused on situational football rather than [more]

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Nick Wright: LeBron & AD were the difference makers in Lakers Game 2 win over Suns | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers tied up the playoff series after winning Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns. Chris Broussard and Nick Wright break down the performances in the game, and decide whether LeBron James and Anthony Davis will swing the series for the Lakers, or whether Chris Paul and Devin Booker will be able to unseat the title champions.

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Eric Mangini: Aaron Rodgers’ missing Packers’ OTAs could be huge for Jordan Love | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Aaron Rodgers skipped the Green Bay Packers OTAs, along with Davante Adams and the top wide receivers on the team. Eric Mangini comments on Rodgers and the WRs’ absence, and tells Nick Wright and Brandon Marshall why this is actually a good thing for Jordan Love.

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Chris Broussard says Clippers are toast after Game 2 loss: ‘Mavs are just better’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Despite a strong showing from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers fell for the second time in their playoff series to Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks. Chris Broussard joins First Things First and lays out why he doesn’t see the Clippers coming back from a 0-2 deficit, and declares the Los Angeles team ‘toast’.

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