The Dallas Mavericks(2-1) are set to clash against the Los Angeles Clippers(1-2) in today’s Round 1 matchup in Game 2 of the Western Conference playoffs.
The hosts are looking to grab a commanding 3-1 lead. They had Luka Doncic score 22 points, nine assists, and ten rebounds. Also, Kyrie Irving had 21 points, six assists, and two steals. Lastly, Dereck Lively II provided 13 points and two blocks.
Conversely, James Harden had 21 points, five assists, and two steals for his team. Norman Powell also had 21 points and six assists. Lastly, Ivica Zubac provided 19 points, eight rebounds, one block, and one steal.
Will the road team even up the series, or will the home team take a strong 3-1 lead?
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Dallas Mavericks | -6
-110 |
O 208.5
-110 |
-218 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | +6
-110 |
U 208.5
-110 |
+180 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Game Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks
- Date and Time: April 23, 2024 @ 3:30 pm EST
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Dallas Mavericks | vs. | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2-1 | Record | 1-2 |
| 98.0 | Points Per Game | 97.3 |
| 42.1 | FG% | 42.6 |
| 32.7 | 3PT% | 37.9 |
| 72.2 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 |
| 97.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 98.0 |
| 42.6 | Defensive FG% | 42.1 |
| 37.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 32.7 |
| 81.4 | Defensive FT% | 72.2 |
| 44.3 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 42.3 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 1-4 |
| 101.8 | Team Pace | 99.0 |
Key Stats
Dallas Mavericks
This Dallas team has Doncic leading in scoring, rebounds, and assists. He’s averaging 29.0 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game, and 8.0 assists per game. Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving is giving them 25.0 points per game and leading in steals with 2.3 per game. Lastly, Dereck Lively II is leading in blocks with 1.7.
Los Angeles Clippers
James Harden is leading in points per game with 23.7. He also leads in assists per game, 7.0, and blocks per game, 1.3. Meanwhile, Ivica Zubac is providing 17.3 points per game and leading in rebounds with 11.7 per game. Lastly, Paul George is giving them 17.0 points per game.
Injury Report
Dallas Mavericks
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper – Out
- Tim Hardaway Jr. – GTD
- Luka Doncic – GTD
- Greg Brown III – Out
Los Angeles Clippers
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Kawhi Leonard – GTD
Game Prediction
With Doncic possibly sitting out this game, the Clippers have a chance to win. There have been many games where the Dallas bench is unable to provide with either Irving or Doncic being out. If he doesn’t play, Harden, Leonard, and Paul Geoge will have to step up and push the team past the Mavs.
LA might be down this series, but they are great team. George struggled to score last time around. If he is playing as he should be it will give them solid chance to tie the series. I think the Clippers team will cover the spreadthis afternoon.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Clippers -6 (-110)
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