Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 96-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series, tying the series at 1-1. Despite the return of Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers struggled offensively and were unable to overcome a 14-0 run by the Mavericks in the fourth quarter.
Luka Doncic delivered a knockout blow late in the fourth quarter, hitting a contested three-pointer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 96-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, tying their first-round series 1-1. Despite shooting just 11-of-26 from the field, Doncic stepped up in the clutch, hitting 5-of-14 from beyond the arc and dishing out four assists in the final period, three of which led to Dallas three-pointers. The Mavericks held Los Angeles scoreless for over four minutes in the fourth quarter, benefiting from the defensive prowess of their lineups in the absence of Tim Hardaway Jr. (sprained ankle). Maxi Kleber and P.J. Washington filled the void in outside shooting, combining for 5-of-7 from three-point range.
Dallas Mavericks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. exited Tuesday night’s first-round playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a right ankle sprain and was ruled out for the second half. Hardaway’s injury occurred when the guard/forward attempted a three-pointer with 6:07 remaining in the first half while being tightly defended by Paul George. After landing awkwardly, Hardaway departed with 5:49 left in the half. In six minutes off the bench, Hardaway did not score, registering only one shot attempt – the three-point attempt that led to his injury. The 32-year-old averaged 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 79 regular-season games, primarily coming off the bench. In Game 1 of the series against the Clippers on Sunday, Hardaway contributed six points and three rebounds in 16 minutes.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will make his return to the court in Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Leonard has been out since March 31 with right knee inflammation, but he has been cleared to play without any minutes restriction. The Mavericks will face a tough task in trying to contain Leonard, who is one of the best playoff performers in the league.
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is set to return for Game 2 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, according to coach Ty Lue. Leonard has missed the final eight games of the regular season and Game 1 due to inflammation in his surgically repaired knee. The Clippers are hopeful that Leonard’s return will boost their chances of advancing in the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Clippers will welcome back two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Leonard has been sidelined since March 31 with right knee inflammation but participated in shootaround and will be available for the crucial game in Dallas. Despite missing the last 10 games of the regular season, Leonard remains a dominant force when healthy, averaging 23.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. In the playoffs, he has averaged 21.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in 137 contests. The Mavericks will look to protect home court and even the series with Leonard back in the lineup for the Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that Leonard is available to play after completing all the necessary preparations.
Kawhi Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP, is set to return to the court for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Leonard has been sidelined since March 31 due to knee inflammation, but he has been cleared to play after missing the Clippers’ Game 1 victory over the Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Clippers 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 battle between the Clippers and Mavericks is expected to be a close one, with both teams performing well against Western Conference opponents this season.
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will face off in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Tuesday night. The Clippers surprisingly won Game 1 at home, despite being 3.5-point underdogs. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 64 points for the Mavericks, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong defensive effort from the Clippers. James Harden led the Clippers with 28 points. In Game 2, the point spread is once again close, with the Mavericks favored by just 2.5 points. However, the total has been set at 216.5 points, which is significantly lower than the 221.5 points that were projected for Game 1. This suggests that the betting markets are expecting a lower-scoring game in Game 2. There are several reasons to believe that the under is a good bet in this game. First, both teams have strong defensive units. The Mavericks have the best player in the league in Doncic, but the Clippers have a deep and talented roster. Second, the Clippers are likely to be more aggressive defensively in Game 2, especially after allowing Doncic and Irving to score a combined 64 points in Game 1. Third, the public is heavily betting on the over, which is usually a sign that the under is a good bet. Overall, the under is a good bet in Game 2 of the Mavericks-Clippers series.
