The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 23, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Clippers won the series opener 109-97 on Sunday, led by James Harden’s 28 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 33 points.
The Mavericks are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32. The Clippers are the fourth seed with a record of 51-31.
The game will be televised on TNT and can also be streamed live on SlingTV or DirecTV Stream.
Here’s a closer look at the matchup:
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks are led by Luka Doncic, who is averaging 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game this season. Other key players for the Mavericks include Kyrie Irving, Christian Wood, and Spencer Dinwiddie.
The Mavericks are a high-scoring team, averaging 117.9 points per game. They are also a good rebounding team, averaging 45.5 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers are led by Paul George, who is averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this season. Other key players for the Clippers include Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and Marcus Morris Sr.
The Clippers are a good defensive team, allowing just 108.6 points per game. They are also a good rebounding team, averaging 47.3 rebounds per game.
Prediction
The Clippers are a slight favorite to win Game 2, but the Mavericks are a dangerous team and could easily pull off the upset. The key matchup will be between Doncic and George. If Doncic can outplay George, the Mavericks will have a good chance of winning. However, if George can get the better of Doncic, the Clippers should win the game.
Overall, this is a very evenly matched series and it could go either way. The Clippers have home-court advantage, but the Mavericks have the momentum after winning Game 1. It should be a very exciting series to watch.
