2024 NBA Playoff Predictions: Can the Clippers Take Down the Mavericks in the NBA Playoffs?
The NBA Playoffs are here and we have a great 4 vs 5 matchup with the Clippers facing the Mavericks. Can the Clippers take down the Mavericks in the NBA playoffs? Matt McCuen shares his 2024 NBA Playoff predictions.
Matt McCuen - April 15, 2024, 1:07 PM EDT
5 min2024 NBA Playoff Predictions: Can the Clippers Take Down the Mavericks in the NBA Playoffs?
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are amongst us.
While we wait for these games to tip this weekend, we need to lock in a couple of future bets.
We will dive into the matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Clippers vs. Mavericks Game 1 DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 21, 2024
- Start Time: TBD
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
2024 NBA Playoff Predictions
This series is a pick ‘em, with both teams being -110 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Here is how the regular season series went down.
- Clippers 126 vs Mavericks 144 (November 10th)
- Mavericks 88 vs Clippers 107 (November 25th)
- Clippers 120 vs Mavericks 111 (December 20th)
It has been a long time since these two teams have clashed.
Dallas ended the season with a record of 50-32.
Superstar Luka Doncic leads the Mavericks with 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists.
All-star Kyrie Irving has added 25.6 points and 5.2 assists.
Tim Hardaway Jr. is a contender to win sixth Man of the Year, adding 14.4 points and 3.2 rebounds.
Dallas has averaged 117.9 points per game.
Los Angeles comes into this series with a 51-31 record.
The Clippers came into the season with championship aspirations.
On paper, this team can compete with anyone in basketball.
When the Clippers are rolling, they are as good as anyone in basketball.
All-star Kawhi Leonard leads the team with 23.7 points per game.
Paul George has been outstanding, adding 22.6 pounds per game and 5.2 rebounds.
James Harden leads the team with 8.5 assists.
The Clippers offense has scored 115.6 points per game.
2024 NBA Playoff Pick
This series could easily go seven games, but the Clippers are the report team and will find a way to win this series.
The Clippers match up well with this Mavericks team.
Home-court advantage is key in this series for a Clippers team that finished the year eleven games over .500 in LA.
Kawhi and George will help lead the Clippers to a series win.
Pick: Clippers to Win the Series -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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