April 28, 2024. Dallas, Texas, USA. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, 77, and Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, 1, participate in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center. They compete for the ball in four games. Required Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
- With the series tied 2-2, the Dallas Mavericks will face the LA Clippers in a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday night (May 1).
- Kawhi Leonard (knee) ruled out of Clippers' Game 5
- Check out Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 5 odds, predictions, props and injury report.
Dallas Mavericks (52-34, 26-17 away, 49-37 ATS) largely Despite falling behind in Game 4 against the LA Clippers (53-33, 26-17 at home, 39-47 ATS), Luka Doncic and company fell just short and will return to Los Angeles for this game. The best-of-seven series was tied at two games each, resulting in fifth place.
With LAC's Kawhi Leonard out again with a knee injury, Dallas is listed as a 3-point road favorite in Game 5 Mavericks vs. Clippers odds. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:10pm PT/10:10pm ET. cypto.com arena.
Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers Game 5 odds
team | spread | money line | total |
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dallas mavericks | -3 (-110) | -148 | 208.5 or higher (-110) |
Los Angeles Clippers | +3 (-110) | +124 | Less than 208.5 (-110) |
In Wednesday's NBA odds, the Mavericks are the money line favorites at -148, while the Clippers are +124 and lead the series 3-2.
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The public is blaming the Clippers for Wednesday's NBA public betting split. LAC has won 63% of the ATS handle as a 3-point home underdog and 90% of the moneyline handle as a +124' dog to win in straight sets.
The winner of the Mavericks/Clippers series will face the No. 1 OKC Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoff bracket. The Thunder defeated the Pelicans in the first round.
Mavericks' comeback falls short
The volatile Mavericks had perhaps their worst first half of the entire season in Game 4 at home on Monday. Dallas trailed 55-24 with just over five minutes left in the second quarter, and then mounted a comeback for the first time in a while. Over the next 24 minutes, the Mavs clawed their way to a 98-98 tie late in the fourth, but the Clippers, without Kawhi Leonard, emerged with a 116-111 road win.
Paul George had a team-high in points (33 points, tied with James Harden), assists (8 points), and rebounds (6 points) for the Clippers, while Kyrie Irving had a game-high 40 points for the Mavericks. was recorded. Luka Doncic recorded his first postseason triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, but was only 10-of-24 from the field and 1-of-9 from 3-point range.
Los Angeles held on for the win even though Dallas finished with a significant +13 advantage on the glass (42-29), including a 14-5 advantage on offense.
The Clippers can thank their incredible performance of 18 of 29 (62.1%) in their upset victory in Game 4. George went 7-of-10 from deep and James Harden went 4-of-5 and also scored 33 points.
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Clippers vs. Mavericks Game 5 injury report
Leonard (23.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 3.6 APG) missed Game 5 again with a knee injury and is currently the only player on the Clippers' injury report.
On the Dallas side, Tim Hardaway Jr. (14.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 1.8 APG) was sidelined again with an ankle injury. Hardaway hasn't played since playing six minutes in Game 2 on April 23.
Doncic (33.9 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 9.8 APG) was also listed on the injury report for Game 5, likely suffering a knee sprain. The MVP candidate's appearance on the injury report is likely the driving force behind the nation's support for the Clippers in the Game 5 betting split.
Game 5 LAC vs DAL player props
player | point | rebound | assist | Three points completed |
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Daniel Gafford (DAL) | 7.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 5.5 (Ov +124 | Un -148) | off | off |
Derek Lively II (DAL) | 7.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 5.5 (Ov +120 | Un -142) | off | off |
Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL) | 9.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 4.5 (Ov +120 | Un -142) | off | 0.5 (Ov -170 | Un +142) |
Ivica Zubac (LAC) | 14.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 10.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | off | off |
James Harden (LAC) | 22.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 5.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 7.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | 3.5 (Ov +140 | Un -166) |
Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 25.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 5.5 (Ov +124 | Un -148) | 4.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 3.5 (Ov +105 | Un -125) |
Luka Doncic (DAL) | 33.5 (Ov -102 | Un -118) | 9.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 9.5 (Ov +110 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov -155 | Un +130) |
Norman Powell (LAC) | 11.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 2.5 (Ov -105 | Un -115) | off | 1.5 (Ov -170 | Un +142) |
PJ Washington (DAL) | 10.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 5.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | off | 1.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) |
Paul George (LAC) | 24.5 (Ov -105 | Un -115) | 5.5 (Ov -155 | Un +130) | 4.5 (Ov +105 | Un -125) | 3.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) |
Russell Westbrook (LAC) | 8.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 3.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 3.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) | 0.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) |
Terrence Mann (LAC) | 9.5 (Ov -108 | Un -112) | 4.5 (Ov +130 | Un -155) | off | 1.5 (Ov +142 | Un -170) |
NBA props for LAC vs. DAL on DraftKings on May 1st.
Despite the knee injury, Doncic again totaled a game-high 33.5 points. He has yet to reach 34 points in the series, his highest score (33 points) coming in Game 1 on April 21st. Irving, who scored 40 points, had the second-highest total at 25.5 points, with George leading the way. 24.5 Clippers players.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers predictions
The Mavericks have become a terribly inconsistent team in recent weeks, looking like an NBA championship contender one quarter and a lottery team the next. I think Doncic's knee injury is holding the MVP candidate back even more than the injury, so expect Kyrie to play a bigger role offensively in Game 5 as a result.
I'm not confident which Mavs team will be in Game 5, but I like the correlated same-game parlay where Luka stays under 33.5 total points and pairs with Irving to score over 25.5 points. He has done this in every game this series. , he has done it twice against LAC.
DAL vs LAC Game 5 picks: Doncic Under 33.5 points + Irving, 25.5 points or more in same game parlay (+194)
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