Dallas and LA Clash in Western Conference Quarterfinals, Doncic and Westbrook Headline First Matchup
A Battle of High-Octane Offenses
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers tip off their Western Conference Quarterfinals series today at 3:30 pm EST. Both teams come into the series with potent offenses, led by Luka Doncic and Russell Westbrook, respectively. The Mavericks have a combined 47 All-Star nods in their lineup, while the Clippers boast two recent acquisitions in Westbrook and James Harden.
Mavs Hang On for Narrow Victory
In their final regular season meeting, the Mavericks held a commanding lead but narrowly escaped with a 103-101 victory over the Clippers. The Clippers outscored Dallas 16-11 in the fourth quarter, with Westbrook and Harden combining for 14 points in the final 14 minutes. The Clippers' late surge was fueled by a 69% shooting performance in that stretch.
A Back-and-Forth Affair
The Mavericks-Clippers rivalry has been a back-and-forth affair in recent years. The teams have split their last two playoff series, with the Mavericks winning in 2020 and the Clippers winning in 2021. Both teams have made significant changes to their rosters since then, so expect a highly competitive series this time around.
Game 1 of the series is scheduled for today at 3:30 pm EST on ABC. The series will be a best-of-seven format, with the winner advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals.
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