The Los Angeles Clippers will face off against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, looking to extend their lead. The game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, April 23, at 10 p.m. EDT, and will be televised on TNT. Live streams will be available on DirecTV Stream, SlingTV, and Max. In Game 1, James Harden led the Clippers with 28 points and eight assists, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 64 points for the Mavericks. The Clippers will aim to continue their balanced scoring effort, while the Mavericks will look to find more offensive production from Tim Hardaway Jr. and others to support Doncic and Irving.
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The Los Angeles Clippers have taken a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks, following a 109-97 win in Game 2 on Tuesday night. James Harden led the Clippers with 28 points and eight assists, while Luka Doncic paced the Mavericks with 33 points and 13 rebounds. Ivica Zubac also had a strong performance for the Clippers, contributing 20 points and 15 rebounds.
Levy, the food and beverage partner of the Mavericks and Stars, has introduced four new items at concessions at the American Airlines Center for the playoff run: – Chicken & Waffle Cone: A savory waffle cone filled with fried chicken, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with whipped cream. – Walking Taco: A bag of chips filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. – Brisket Frito Pie: A Frito pie topped with smoked brisket, queso, onions, and jalapeños. – Loaded Tater Tots: Tater tots topped with bacon, cheese, and sour cream.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was named one of three finalists for the NBA MVP award for the 2023-24 season. The announcement of the winner is still TBD. Doncic led the league in scoring (33.9 points per game), assists (9.8 per game) and rebounds (9.2 per game).
The Los Angeles Clippers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, but the status of star forward Kawhi Leonard remains in doubt due to a right knee inflammation. The Clippers are hoping Leonard will be able to return soon, but they are not rushing his recovery process to avoid further injury. In Leonard’s absence, Paul George and James Harden have stepped up offensively, and Ivica Zubac has provided a strong presence in the paint. However, the Clippers will need Leonard back on the court if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Dallas Mavericks take on the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round playoffs on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Clippers hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The game will be televised on TNT and can also be streamed live on SlingTV or DirecTV Stream. The Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic, are looking to even the series while the Clippers, led by Paul George, aim to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
In the absence of Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers unveiled a surprising strategy in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, running their offense through Ivica Zubac. The move paid dividends as Zubac posted a playoff career-high 20 points and 15 rebounds, propelling the Clippers to a 109-97 victory and a 1-0 series lead. Despite the Mavericks’ adjustments in Game 2, the Clippers will look to maintain their advantage and steal a victory on their home court.
In Game 1 of the playoffs, the Clippers emerged victorious with a strong defense against the dynamic duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Despite their combined 64 points, Doncic and Irving were held in check by Terance Mann and Amir Coffey, who executed the defensive game plan. The Clippers now lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 and will look to replicate their defensive success in Game 2.
The NBA playoffs continue with several key series underway. Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Phoenix face challenges and opportunities in their respective matchups. Follow for the latest injury updates, game analysis, and insights on the Bucks, Clippers, and Suns’ playoff journeys.
James Harden and Ivica Zubac led the Los Angeles Clippers to a dominant 28-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their playoff series. Harden scored 28 points while Zubac notched a playoff career-high 20 points and 15 rebounds.