Luka Doncic's 33-point, 13-rebound double-double was not enough to push the Mavericks to victory against the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Paul George, James Harden and Ivica Zubac combined to score 70 of the Clippers' 109 points, with Zubac also grabbing 15 rebounds in 33 minutes. Los Angeles was on fire from deep, hitting 18 of its 36 3-point attempts on its way to a 1-0 series lead.
The Mavericks, meanwhile, had an anemic offensive showing, shooting 38.8 percent from the field. Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 64 of Dallas' 97 points, but P.J. Washington (11 points) was their only teammate that managed to hit double-digits.
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Doncic and Irving will need more help if the Mavericks want to steal a game on the road before heading back to Dallas.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the information that you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Mavericks and Clippers.
What channel is Mavericks vs. Clippers on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Game 2 of Mavericks vs. Clippers will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Mavericks vs. Clippers is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.
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Mavericks vs. Clippers start time
- Date: Tuesday, April 23
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. Clippers will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 23. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Mavericks vs. Clippers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. For seating charts and prices for select games, you can check out the link below.
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Mavericks vs. Clippers odds via BetMGM
Dallas is a 2.5-point favorite to win Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Mavericks | Clippers |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -140 | +115 |
Mavericks vs. Clippers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Mavericks and Clippers:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 21 | Clippers 109, Mavericks 97 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary