The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers faced off in a crucial NBA Game 2 at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers predictions.
dallas mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks will be looking to bounce back in this game after suffering a 109-97 road loss to the Clippers in Game 1 on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists, Kyrie Irving contributed 31 points with 7 rebounds and 4 assists, and PJ Washington contributed 11 points, but no other player scored more than 6 points. I wasn't there. As a team, the Mavericks got off to a nightmare start, shooting just 38 percent from the field, 10-of-33 from the 3-point line and scoring just eight points in the second quarter. , left too much ground to recover. Finished the first half with 30 points.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers, on the other hand, will be brimming with confidence after taking the lead with an overwhelming victory in Game 1. James Harden led the team with 28 points and eight assists, Paul George added 22 points and Ivica Zubac contributed with 20 points and 15 points. Rebound. As a team, the Clippers shot 46 percent from the field and 18 of 36 from the 3-point line, scoring 34 points in the first quarter, but the Mavericks scored 34 points in the second quarter. limited them to just 8 points. Leading by 29 points. Kawhi Leonard was held out in this game, but it didn't matter as the Clippers' defense set the stage for a big win.
Los Angeles Clippers team overview
- The Clippers have won 15 of their last 16 night games after winning at home.
- After winning as an underdog, the Clippers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Clippers' last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents have all been below the point total.
Dallas Mavericks team overview
- The Mavericks have won each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents, although they lost as favorites to win the championship.
- The Mavericks have covered the spread in each of their past six games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as championship favorites.
- Each of the Mavericks' last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have been below the point line.
Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers predictions
The Mavericks will enter this meeting with the same lineup, while the Clippers will be keeping an eye on Kawhi Leonard, who is currently listed as questionable for this meeting. The Mavericks know they can bounce back quickly as long as they get more support from their role players. The Mavericks can't afford another slow start, as the Clippers did well in their first playoff game. It's easy to fall victim to recency bias, but as good as the Clippers were on Sunday, I still think the Mavericks can turn things around. The Mavs can take away home court advantage by taking big games from players like Maxi Kleber and Tim Hardaway Jr.
