Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks didn’t disappoint during their first matchup. Los Angeles jumped to an early lead but Rick Carlisle’s boys were able to come back right away and give them a run for their money.
Kristaps Porzingis was ejected after a couple of questionable technical fouls and the referees were heavily criticized by the media, players, and fans, so there’s likely to be some compensation going forward, especially in Game 2.
Luka Doncic set the record for most points in a playoffs debut in NBA history with 42, but Kawhi Leonard’s 29 points and 12 rebounds were enough for the Clippers to hold on to a 118-110 victory.
The Clippers’ defense allowed 15 three-pointers on Game 1 but they forced 21 turnovers (11 by Doncic). Even so, it seems like this series is going the distance if the Mavs manage to keep Porzingis on the court.
Head-To-Head: Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
Their Game 1 meeting was the first time Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks faced each other in the playoffs. The Clippers hold the edge 93-66 in the regular season and now a 1-0 lead in the playoffs as well.
Match Information: Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks
Date:Wednesday, Aug. 19
Time:9 p.m. ET
Location:AdventHealth Arena, Orlando
Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers
No injuries
Dallas Mavericks
Kristaps Porzingis:Knee, Day-to-day
Trey Burke: Ankle, Questionable
Willie Cauley-Stein:Personal, Out for the season
Courtney Lee:Calf: Out for the season
Jalen Brunson:Shoulder, Out for the season
Dwight Powell:Achilles, Out for the season
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Game 2: Odds and Predictions
Oddsmakers are expecting the Los Angeles Clippers to hit the ground running again and take a 2-0 lead in the series. Moreover, it seems like Las Vegas expects the game score to be a bit higher with Porzingis playing through the whole game this time.
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Handicap | LA Clippers -6 | LA Clippers -6 |
| Game Total | o/u 229.5 | o/u 229.5 |
* Odds via DraftKings & FanDuel
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Game 2:Wed, Aug 19 Dallas at LA, 9 ET, TNT, NBA League Pass