When the Mavericks and Clippers square off in Los Angeles, questions swirl around one of the most anticipated matchups of the NBA postseason.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss Game 1, but how will that change the prop market? Options are limited right now, but stars like Luka Doncic and James Harden are how I think they'll play, but I'm not sure how the Clippers will play without their best players. There are many questions about whether to attack.
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Luka Doncic 9.5+ assists
This is in line with Doncic's season averages, but I think the Clippers' first goal is to force the ball out of the MVP candidate's hands. In other words, I believe the heavily used guard will work to find open teammates and go for a triple-double. .
I think if Leonard doesn't stay up front there could be some coverage thrown to take the ball out of Doncic's hands, so Kyrie Irving will get more attention than usual and the rest of the Mavericks I think there is a possibility that this will be a game that will create a new starting rotation. You are expected to start from the border.
I support Doncic exceeding this mark beyond what he is already used to heavily.
James Harden Under 17.5 points
Harden has averaged less than 15 points since the All-Star break and will be tasked with picking up the slack in playmaking with Kawhi Leonard, but his game right now revolves around facilitation, not scoring. There is.
The former MVP lacks the speed to create his own offense with the ball in his hands and is not a starter in catch-and-shoot situations. With the loss of Leonard, he will have an even harder time finding space to shoot, leading me to the under at the point prop.
Game odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.
