Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers: 2024 First-Round Playoff Series Preview

Mavs Host Clippers Friday

The Dallas Mavericks will look to close out the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series at home on Friday. The Mavericks currently hold a 3-2 lead in the series and can advance to the second round with a win. The Clippers, meanwhile, are facing elimination and will need to win Game 6 to stay alive.

Key Matchup: Luka Doncic vs. Kawhi Leonard

The key matchup in this series has been between Dallas' Luka Doncic and Los Angeles' Kawhi Leonard. Doncic has been averaging 31.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game in the series, while Leonard has been averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Both players will be looking to lead their teams to a series victory.