In the NBA Playoffs, Round 1, the Los Angeles Clippers (LAC) and Dallas Mavericks (DAL) will face off against each other in the Western Conference Playoffs tomorrow at Crypto.com Arena. This is game two of the first round of the playoffs, where the Clippers prevailed 109-97 at home in the first matchup. Before going on the road, the Clippers are hoping to secure home court with another victory.
Kawhi’s injury will force the Dallas Mavericks to try to secure this road game. In Game 1, they had a rough game, with only Kyrie and Luka showing up.
NBA Playoffs (LAC vs DAL Game Info)
- Date: Wednesday 24th April 2024
- Time: 7:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location: S Figueroa St, Los Angeles
- Arena: Crypto.com
LAC vs DAL Starting Eight:
Clippers (LAC) Possible Starting 8: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Boston Jr., Bones Hyland, Amir Coffey, Jordan Miller, Joshua Primo, Paul George.
Mavericks (DAL) Possible Starting 8: Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway, Kyrie Irving, Josh Green, Derrick Jones, PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively-II
Los Angeles Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Match Preview
Los Angeles Clippers Team Updates (1-0):
- The Los Angeles Clippers came fourth in the conference league table, and tied up with Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the play-offs.
- James Harden led the Clippers in Game 1, as he scored 28 points and 8 assists, followed him, Paul George scored 22 points and 6 rebounds.
- Ivan Zubac dropped the double-double performance of 20 points and 15 rebounds and Terrace Mann scored 13 points and 9 rebounds which helped the team to secure the first match.
- Kawhi Leonard is questionable for game 2, as the Clippers has to play stronger as same, they played in game 1 against Luka’s Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks Team Updates (0-1):
- Dallas Mavericks played excellent basketball recently as they finished fifth in the conference league table and tied up against Clippers in playoffs round 1.
- Luka Donicic led the Dallas Mavericks in game 1, as he drooped 33 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, followed him, Kyrie Irving scored 31 points and 7 rebounds.
- Dallas has been clearly struggling defensively, giving up 115.6 points per game on average. They gave up 109 points in game 1, which highlights the necessity for defensive development in order to win the next one.
- Dallas, who averaged 117.6 points per game but only managed to score 97 in their most recent game, will want to ramp up their offence and avoid the slow start.
LAC vs DAL Injury Updates
- LAC (Clippers): Kawhi Leonard (knee injury)
- DAL (Mavericks): Greg Brown III (Personal reasons)
LAC vs DAL Postseason Players Comparisons:
- Points: James Harden (28.0) vs Luka Donicic (33.0)
- Rebounds: Ivica Zubac (15.0) vs Luka Donicic (13.0)
- Assists: James Harden (8.0) vs Luka Donicic (6.0)
- Steals: Russell Westbrook (2.0) vs Kyrie Irving (2.0)
- Blocks: James Harden (2.0) vs Derrick Lively II (3.0)
- Free Throw%: James Harden (100.0) vs Kyrie Irving (88.9)
- Field Goal Percentage%: Ivica Zubac (58.8) vs Kyrie Irving (55.6)
- Three Point Percentage%: James Harden (54.5) vs Kyrie Irving (50.0)
LAC vs DAL Winning Prediction (NBA Playoffs Round 1)
- In game two, the Los Angeles Clippers have the advantage against the Dallas Mavericks. They have won five of the previous eight games, and in their last three games, they have averaged seven points more than their opponents.
- Dallas has lost its last three games, and in their last three games, they have not scored more than 100 points on offence. Kawhi’s absence could be a boon for the Mavs in game 2.
LAC vs DAL Last 10 H2H Match-up
- LAC (Clippers): 5 games won
- DAL (Mavericks): 5 games won
LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Squads
LAC (Clippers): Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Brandon Boston Jr., Bones Hyland, Amir Coffey, Jordan Miller, Joshua Primo, Paul George, Terance Mann, Xavier Moon, P.J. Tucker, Kobe Brown, Norman Powell, Moussa Diabate, Daniel Theis, Ivica Zubac, Mason Plumlee.
DAL (Mavericks): Greg Brown III, Seth Curry, Luka Doncic, Dexter Dennis, Dante Exum, Josh Green, Tim Hardway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Kyrie Irving, Richaun Holmes, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, A.J Lawson, Derrick Lively II, Dwight Powell, Markieff Morris, Grant Williams, Oliver-Maxence Prosper, P J Washinton, Brandon Williams
LAC vs DAL Dream11 Prediction Team
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