The Los Angeles Clippers(2-2) play the Dallas Mavericks(2-2) on Wednesday night for the fifth game of the playoff series.
Los Angeles managed to tie the series in the last game with a strong effort from their players. Paul George gave them 33 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Meanwhile, James Harden also gave them 33 points and seven assists. Lastly, Ivica Zubac had 13 points.
Conversely, the Mavericks couldn’t complete a late-game comeback on Sunday. Kyrie Irving gave his team 40 points and seven rebounds. Next, Luka Doncic got himself a triple-double with 29 points, ten assists, and ten rebounds. Lastly, Derrick Jones Jr. had 14 points and seven rebounds.
Which team can break the tie and take the lead in the series?
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +3
-110 |
U 207.5
-110 |
+124 |
| Dallas Mavericks | -3
-110 |
O 207.5
-110 |
-148 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game Details
- Fixture: Dallas Mavericks @ Los Angeles Clippers
- Date and Time: May 1, 2024 @ 10:00 pm EST
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Los Angeles Clippers | vs. | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2-2 | Record | 2-2 |
| 102.0 | Points Per Game | 101.3 |
| 45.4 | FG% | 44.0 |
| 43.5 | 3PT% | 32.8 |
| 40.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 42.3 |
| 101.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 102.0 |
| 44.0 | Defensive FG% | 45.4 |
| 32.8 | Defensive 3PT% | 43.5 |
| 74.0 | Defensive FT% | 77.9 |
| 42.3 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 40.5 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 2-3 |
| 92.00 | Team Pace | 92.00 |
Key Stats
Los Angeles Clippers
James Harden is leading the Clippers in scoring this postseason with 26.0 points per game. He also leads in assists with 7.0 per game and blocks with 1.2 per game. Meanwhile, Zubac is leading in rebounds with 9.8 per game. Lastly, despite his absence, Kawhi Leonard is averaging 12.0 points per game and leading in steals with 2.0 per game.
LA had two rough games against the Mavs this series where they couldn’t hold things together in the fourth quarter. However, with the rise of Harden’s playing ability, he has been able to push them through this postseason. He has indeed taken the reigns with Leonard sidelined.
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas is being led in scoring by Luka Doncic with 29.0 points per game. He is also leading the team in rebounds with 9.8 and assists with 8.5. Next, Irving is averaging 28.8 points per game and leading his team in steals with 1.8 per game. Lastly, P.J. Washington is leading in blocks with 1.5 per game and providing 12.3 points per game for the Mavs.
This team has had multiple chances to seal this series in the fourth quarter. They’ve made comebacks in the two games that they lost. However, in the end, they were outplayed by the Clips, which is why they now sit tied 2-2.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard – Out
Dallas Mavericks
- Luka Doncic – GTD
- Tim Hardaway Jr. – Out
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper – Out
- Greg Brown III – OFS
Game Prediction
With Leonard out again, you’d think it would be a detriment to LA. However, they seem to be playing better with him on the bench for this series. It gives Harden more opportunities with the ball wh, which he is clearly capitalizing on. Furthermore, if Doncic is out for Dallas, it opens the door for the Clips to grab the series lead.
I believe that the Los Angeles Clippers are going to cover the spread Wednesday night and get the win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Clipppers +3 (-110)
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