3rd quarter report
There’s only one quarter left between the Mavericks and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They took a 74-66 lead against the Clippers.
The Mavericks came into the game with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams faced each other. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
Los Angeles Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks
Current records: Los Angeles 16-12, Dallas 17-10
How to watch
- When: Saturday December 21, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Or: American Airlines Center – Dallas, Texas
- TV: KFAA channel 29 (KMPX)
- Follow: CBS Sports app
- Online broadcast: Watch select NBA games on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $44.00
What you need to know
The Clippers and Mavericks have been tied 5-5 since November 2023, but not for long. The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Dallas Mavericks in a holiday battle at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at the American Airlines Center. The Clippers defense has only allowed 107.4 points per game this season, so the Mavericks offense will have its work cut out for it.
The Mavericks better have a good halftime lead, because if last week is any indication, that’s when the Clippers really make things happen. Everything went in the Clippers’ favor against the Mavericks on Thursday as the Clippers took a 118-95 victory. Oddsmakers were on Los Angeles’ side, but they didn’t give the team enough credit because the spread was surprisingly wide.
The Clippers’ success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ivica Zubac led the charge by posting a double-double with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Zubac has been hot, recording ten or more rebounds the last six times he has played. Another player who made the difference was Norman Powell, who scored 29 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
The Clippers worked as a unit and finished the game with 30 assists. The team has really improved in this area: they have now improved their assist total in four consecutive games.
Los Angeles’ victory improved their record to 16-12. As for Dallas, their loss ended a four-game home winning streak and dropped them to 17-10.
The Clippers are hoping to defy the odds on Saturday, as experts believe they are headed for a loss. Those interested in the spread don’t face an easy decision as they are 16-12 and Dallas 8-7.
Odds
Dallas is a 3.5-point favorite against Los Angeles, according to the latest NBA Odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mavericks as 2.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 220.5 points.
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History of the series
Dallas and Los Angeles both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- December 19, 2024 – Los Angeles 118 vs. Dallas 95
- May 3, 2024 – Dallas 114 vs. Los Angeles 101
- May 1, 2024 – Dallas 123 vs. Los Angeles 93
- April 28, 2024 – Los Angeles 116 vs. Dallas 111
- April 26, 2024 – Dallas 101 vs. Los Angeles 90
- April 23, 2024 – Dallas 96 vs. Los Angeles 93
- April 21, 2024 – Los Angeles 109 vs. Dallas 97
- December 20, 2023 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Dallas 111
- November 25, 2023 – Los Angeles 107 vs. Dallas 88
- November 10, 2023 – Dallas 144 vs. Los Angeles 126
