April 26, 2024. Dallas, Texas, USA. During the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center, an NBA referee calls Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington, 25, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Separate Russell Westbrook (0). Required Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
- The Dallas Mavericks could take a commanding series lead against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 on Sunday, 3-1.
- Dallas' defense held the Clippers to under 100 points in two straight wins.
- See predictions, player props, picks and injury report for Game 4 between Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks on April 28th.
The Dallas Mavericks (52-33, 26-16 home, 49-36 ATS) quickly bounced back from a disappointing Game 1 loss against the LA Clippers (52-33, 26-16 away, 38-47). and took a 2-1 lead. ATS), the Mavs win the best-of-seven first-round series, and Game 4 will be played at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday afternoon (2:40 p.m. CT/3:40 p.m. ET). So, the Mavs can push the Clippers to the brink of elimination. ).
The odds for Game 4 between the Clippers and Mavericks heavily favor Dallas for doing just that, with the Mavericks at 5.5 points in the home choke and -210 on the money line.
LA Clippers vs Dallas Mavericks Odds (Game 4)
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Clippers | +5.5 (-110) | +175 | 209.5 or higher (-105) |
| dallas mavericks | -5.5 (-110) | -210 | Less than 209.5 (-115) |
The Clippers come back as +175 road underdogs, but with a game total of just 209.5, which represents an even bigger drop in total. Game 1 had a total of 221.5, which dropped to 216.5 for Game 2 and 213.5 for Game 3. His first three games of the series averaged just 195.3 PPG, with all three games comfortably below the total.
Odds as of April 28, 2024 at Caesars Sportsbook. Find the NBA betting site that's right for you.
The winner of the Clippers/Mavericks series will advance to the second round of the NBA playoff bracket, where they will face the winner of the No. 1 OKC Thunder vs. No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans series. The Thunder currently lead him 3-0.
Mavericks defense strengthens
The last two games were arguably Dallas' two best defensive performances all season. The Mavericks finished just 18th in defensive rating during the regular season, allowing 115.6 points per game. However, the Clippers have only scored 183 total points over the past eight quarters, shooting just 40.7 percent (64-of-157) over that span.
Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 9.8 APG, 9.2 RPG) was held to just 22 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in Game 3, while Kyrie Irving had 21 points and six assists.
On the Clippers' side, James Harden had a team-high 21 points, Ivica Zubac had 19 points and eight rebounds, but Paul George was largely invisible (seven points on 3-of-11 shooting in 30 minutes). ), while Kawhi Leonard continued to perform well. He was limited to just nine points and nine rebounds in 25 minutes while battling a knee injury.
Clippers vs. Mavericks injury report
Kawhi is the only player listed on the Clippers' injury report. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is questionable due to the same knee injury that caused him to miss Game 1. Leonard scored 15 points in 35 minutes in Game 2 and had a 7-point performance in Game 3.
The Mavericks' Doncic landed on the latest injury report listed as questionable due to “right knee soreness.”
Tim Hardaway Jr. (14.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG) is also questionable with an ankle sprain. Hardaway scored six points in 16 minutes in Game 1, had no points in just six minutes in Game 2, and sat out Game 3 completely.
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Game 4 LAC vs DAL player props
| player | point | rebound | assist | Three points completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Gafford (DAL) | 8.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) | 5.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | off | off |
| Derek Lively II (DAL) | 6.5 (Ov -122 | Un +102) | 4.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | off | off |
| Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL) | 8.5 (Ov +102 | Un -122) | 3.5 (Ov +130 | Un -155) | off | 0.5 (Ov -148 | Un +125) |
| Ivica Zubac (LAC) | 12.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 10.5 (Ov +102 | Un -122) | off | off |
| James Harden (LAC) | 18.5 (Ov -110 | Un -110) | 4.5 (Ov -135 | Un +114) | 7.5 (Ov -112 | Un -108) | 3.5 (Ov +136 | Un -162) |
| Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | 18.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) | 5.5 (Ov +114 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov +136 | Un -162) | 1.5 (Ov +140 | Un -166) |
| Kyrie Irving (DAL) | 23.5 (Ov -130 | Un +110) | 4.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) | 4.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) | 2.5 (Ov -148 | Un +123) |
| Luka Doncic (DAL) | 33.5 (Ov -105 | Un -115) | 9.5 (Ov -110 | Un -110) | 9.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) | 4.5 (Ov -115 | Un -105) |
| PJ Washington (DAL) | 11.5 (Ov -118 | Un -102) | 5.5 (Ov -148 | Un +124) | off | 1.5 (Ov -100 | Un -120) |
| Paul George (LAC) | 20.5 (Ov -120 | Un -100) | 4.5 (Ov -142 | Un +120) | 3.5 (Ov +105 | Un -125) | 2.5 (Ov -125 | Un +105) |
Player prop odds as of April 28th at DraftKings. See DraftKing's list of legal states.
Despite a quiet performance in Game 3 and a relatively low overall Game 4 total, Doncic still scored a massive 33.5 points. Irving is second on the board with 23.5, but Paul George leads the Clippers with 20.5.
LA Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks predictions
Unless there's more to Luka's “injury,” I expect the Mavs to record another lopsided victory in Game 4. The Clippers' aging roster has looked anemic and fatigued over the past two games and is clearly no match for Leonard. Up to 100%. Paul George is set to lead the team in Leonard's place, but it wouldn't be surprising to learn after the series that PG13 himself is battling an illness.
LAC vs DAL Recommendations:
- Mavericks -5.5 (-110)
- Leonard less than 18.5 points (-120)
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