Sat Apr 05 01:40:00 UTC 2025: **Mavericks Face Clippers in Back-to-Back Games**

LOS ANGELES – The Dallas Mavericks (38-39) will face the Los Angeles Clippers (44-32) in a crucial back-to-back series, starting tonight at 9:30 p.m. CT at the Intuit Dome. This is the third of four matchups between the two teams, following a split series in Dallas in late December. The teams previously met during the preseason, marking the Intuit Dome’s inaugural game.

The Mavericks are coming off a 120-118 win against the Atlanta Hawks. However, they face a challenge in containing the Clippers’ potent offensive duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Mavs will likely deploy PJ Washington on Leonard, but defending George will likely fall to either Spencer Dinwiddie or Klay Thompson, neither known for their defensive prowess. The Mavericks’ big men will need to step up to control Ivica Zubac and limit drives.

Anthony Davis’ performance will be a key factor for the Mavericks. While he had a strong game recently, his consistency has been a question mark this season. Analysts attribute this to his decreased mobility, leading him to rely more on jump shots than drives to the basket.

The Mavericks are facing injury concerns heading into the back-to-back. Dereck Lively is out for Friday’s game, while Anthony Davis is questionable. If both miss, Dallas will be forced to play smaller lineups with Daniel Gafford and Dwight Powell as their only available centers. The game will be televised locally on KFAA Channel 29 and Mavs TV.

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