The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, April 23rd, in game 2 of the Western Conference first round. The Clippers currently lead the series 1-0 after a 109-97 victory in game 1. The game will be broadcast on TNT at 10 p.m. EST and can be streamed for free with a trial of DirecTV Stream or with SlingTV.
The Clippers are led by Paul George, who is averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Ivica Zubac is also a key contributor, averaging 12.1 points per game over the last 10 games.
The Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. Kyrie Irving is also a major threat for the Mavericks, averaging 22.5 points and 3.6 assists per game over the last 10 games.
The Clippers have a 30-22 record against Western Conference opponents this season, while the Mavericks have a 31-21 record. The Clippers have a 6-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer, while the Mavericks have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games.
The Mavericks will be looking to tie the series at 1-1 when they face the Clippers on Tuesday night. The Clippers will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series and put the Mavericks on the brink of elimination.
The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win. The Clippers have the home-court advantage, but the Mavericks have shown that they can win on the road this season. The outcome of the game could come down to which team can make the key plays in the clutch.
