Mavericks vs. Clippers: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

Mavericks vs. Clippers: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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Mavericks vs. Clippers: Start time, where to watch, what's the latest

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The Dallas Mavericks play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena

The Dallas Mavericks are spending $166,755,884 per win while the Los Angeles Clippers are spending $202,205,014 per win

Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday April 23, 2024

Broadcast Info

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Home TV: Bally Sports SoCal
Away TV: Bally Sports SW-DAL
Home Radio: KEIB 1150 / S: KWKW
Away Radio: 97.1 FM / S: 99.1 FM

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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
New for ⁦@YahooSports⁩: Jason Kidd called Game 2, “90’s basketball at its best”…and the Mavs seem better prepared for ugly basketball than the Clippers, even with Kawhi Leonard back sports.yahoo.com/nba-playoffs-l…4:59 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Today’s #GoodWord is LIVE, with guest @tomhaberstroh! We talk the mess that is the Suns, takeaways from Clippers/Mavs and much more
🍎: tinyurl.com/3xznkr7y
✳️: tinyurl.com/4ywbyybt
📺: youtu.be/qBKa9EzuIpM pic.twitter.com/LROFEdDaP04:57 PM

CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving ‘locked in’ on defense and steal home-court advantage vs. Clippers
(By @JasmynWimbish)
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver…4:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard wasn’t able to do a ton in practices over the last week. But when he felt good shooting and running for consecutive days, Leonard felt ready. Now he waits to see how his body reacts to playing 35 minutes while trying to regain his rhythm. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…4:27 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
Tune in to NBA Today (4-7pET) w/ @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8
🌞 How much trouble are the Suns in?
🤠 Dallas using their D to even up series w/ the Clippers
🏀 Siakam outplaying Lillard & Bucks
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📱Call the Show: 855-NBA-Jump (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/lo0vFCIAFJ4:02 PM

Ben Golliver
@BenGolliver
Column: Kawhi Leonard is back on the court, but now he must get back to being Kawhi Leonard. His Game 2 return disrupted the Clippers’ rhythm & pace, opening the door for Luka Doncic’s Mavericks. It’s franchise player time. @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/04…3:58 PM
Ky Carlin
@Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey gave his reaction to winning MIP while giving credit to Ben Simmons, James Harden, and others for helping him #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/24/tyr… via @SixersWire – 3:33 PM
Tim Cato
@tim_cato
Luka and his emotions are inseparable on the court: his clutch shots can’t exist without the screams that follow, the competitiveness wouldn’t be ever-present if not paired with frustration.
but more than ever, Game 2 showed he uses it to lead this team: theathletic.com/5441046/2024/0…3:33 PM
Wes Goldberg
@wcgoldberg
New @justbballshow w/ @cwmwrites
– Are the Suns done?
– Anthony Edwards
– Mavs-Clippers
– Bucks in trouble
– Dead or Not Dead Yet
– New game: “Exceed, Meet or Disappoint”
open.spotify.com/episode/0qI0yt…2:07 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
This was a brutal sequence last night for LA Clippers, the last of 8 consecutive misses during Mavericks 14-0 run
Physicality took its toll throughout this one, that’s when you start missing shots you usually make pic.twitter.com/YHC0vHz5i61:40 PM

The Ringer
@ringernba
Despite some parallels, when taken in totality, this current Thunder squad is its own unique beast, much different from the Durant, Westbrook, Harden teams of yore.
@tylrparkr: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/24/…1:34 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
In Game 2
@nbastats credited Luka Doncic for holding Clippers to 6/24 FGs (25%), PJ Washington for holding Clippers to 7/19 FGs (36.8%), and Maxi Kleber for holding Clippers to 3/17 FGs (17.6%) – 1:29 PM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: PHX/MIN, DAL/LAC, IND/MIL Game 2s with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/9PtCZZf2eM1:24 PM

StatMuse
@statmuse
Most points in the 4th quarter this playoffs:
24 — Maxey
23 — Murray
20 — Luka pic.twitter.com/RGuQR8BHnJ1:06 PM

Mark Followill
@MFollowill
The NBA’s defensive boxscore from last night’s game. Actions as a second/help defender are included in field goals defended…so multiple players can defend a FGA, meaning there are more defensive FGA than actual offensive FGA. With that in mind…how about Maxi, Luka & PJ?! 👀 pic.twitter.com/n1IsPIEjis12:44 PM

Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Check out ⁦@dylanohernandez⁩ in ⁦@latimessports⁩ #clippersplayoff coverage: Hernández: Despite Game 2 loss, Clippers clearly need Kawhi Leonard latimes.com/sports/clipper…12:35 PM
The Ringer
@ringernba
Luka has a tendency to show up whenever people test him and that manifested in a unique way in Game 2.
@seeratsohi: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/24/…12:32 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Gatorade announces partnership with Mavericks star Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…12:18 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
What, me worry? Not Ty Lue now that he has the Clippers rockstar back on the court.
Award-winning columnist @MirjamSwanson tells us why. ocregister.com/2024/04/24/swa…12:11 PM
Mark Followill
@MFollowill
If you like highlights from the NBA scoring champion being impactful on both ends of the floor in a Mavs playoff win…gotcha covered. Plenty of fun Luka highlights here youtu.be/EPVnNWeTp78?si…12:01 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Like Mike: Luka Doncic this morning once again follows Michael Jordan’s trail, joining him as one of the NBA’s 7 Gatorade Ambassadors.
The announcement: pic.twitter.com/GSwxSoKJE311:35 AM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard on playing in Game 2 vs Mavs after missing the past nine games with right knee inflammation: “I feel good. I felt pretty good in the game.” My dispatch for @SportingTrib bit.ly/44ehsGG11:34 AM
Jorge Sierra
@hoopshype
James Harden passed Michael Jordan in playoff assists last night.
He’s No. 12 all-time now and only 11 away from Kobe Bryant. – 11:31 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
New: A passionate Luka Doncic roared repeatedly after his clutch 3 over James Harden, releasing pent up emotion gradually built throughout the course of a physical & crucial Game 2 in enemy territory.
“When he’s emotional, he’s honest & I appreciate that.”dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…11:30 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
LA Clippers got a major win overall with return of Kawhi Leonard for first time this month.
But Leonard’s comeback did not correlate in a strong performance by Clippers in Game 2. LAC needs Terminator 2 Kawhi back ASAP in this series.
theathletic.com/5441064/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/P5SHrr86Zv11:28 AM

Jorge Sierra
@hoopshype
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic:
“He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards. If you ask him, he’s going to tell you he can play 48.” pic.twitter.com/2oYWN593m511:25 AM

Mark Followill
@MFollowill
With 76 playoff games Kyrie Irving is the most experienced postseason player for the Mavs. He played like it last night with 23 pts, 6 rebs, 3 steals and 3 assists…and visited with @LesleyMcCaslin on our telecast after the Mavs 96-93 win. pic.twitter.com/jXq2OW4vFS11:24 AM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: PHX/MIN, DAL/LAC, IND/MIL Game 2s with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/haMDn8P3f211:24 AM

Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
We having fun yet?
The Fun Guy is back and ready to rock … when he finds the groove.
But first, Tuesday’s Game 2 rock fight. A series-squaring loss, a step back but also a step forward for the Clippers.
From Kawhi Leonard’s return last night:
ocregister.com/2024/04/24/swa…11:17 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
From @KSherringtonDMN:
Mavs-Clippers feels like an old-time brawl. After Game 2, Dallas proved it can hit back dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…10:57 AM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
2024 NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Kawhi Leonard returns, that may not be enough
nbcsports.com/nba/news/2024-…10:42 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Most playoff PPG by an active player:
32.5 — Luka
29.2 — KD
28.4 — LeBron
27.7 — Spida pic.twitter.com/n8D3wpydql10:30 AM

NBA Kicks
@NBAKicks
Kawhi Leonard debuts the New Balance KAWHI IV at home! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/Hq1eO89ZNP10:05 AM

Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
The ⁦@latimessports⁩ has #clippersplayoff coverage with: Kawhi Leonard returns but Clippers drop Game 2 to the Mavericks latimes.com/sports/clipper…10:02 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
Takin’ this dub to go. Game 3 🔜
@chime // #OneForDallas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/aGAskmMjrS10:00 AM

Bill Reiter
@sportsreiter
The radio show is coming up live from 10-noon ET: KD’s last stand ain’t not going well, Luka shines later, Pacers big win, Caitlin Clark’s mega deal, @RossTuckerNFL, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@InfSportsNet
@SIRIUSXM 158
@Audacy app – 9:53 AM
NBA Math
@NBA_Math
Damian Lillard jumped past George Gervin, Carmelo Anthony, Kurt Rambis, Detlef Schrempf, Jrue Holiday, David West, Dale Davis, Rik Smits, Bruce Bowen, Carlos Boozer, Chris Webber, Bob Lanier, Deron Williams, Larry Siegfried and Anfernee Hardaway. Next up is No. 165 Darryl Dawkins – 9:24 AM
NBA Math
@NBA_Math
Luka Doncic jumped past Tim Hardaway, Harrison Barnes, Tom Gola, Nate McMillan, Billy Cunningham and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to No 323. Next up is No. 322 Brad Daugherty. – 9:24 AM
John Hollinger
@johnhollinger
Clippers first quarter shot chart. White circles are misses. A master class in not finishing, with Mason Plumlee prominent. pic.twitter.com/FaNb58DWOm9:01 AM

Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: PHX/MIN, DAL/LAC, IND/MIL Game 2s with @DannyLeroux
Join us:
duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/oVBK75wHMs9:01 AM

Justin Kubatko
@jkubatko
Luka Doncic last night:
✅ 32 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 9 AST
Doncic has scored at least 20 points in 20 consecutive playoff games, tying Dirk Nowitzki (May 9, 2005 to May 28, 2006) for the longest such streak in @dallasmavs history.
Read, share, & subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/27To20ClK38:36 AM

Get Up
@GetUpESPN
“This is a warning sign to the rest of the league that [Luka Dončić] is developing like this.”
@windhorstespn believes Luka and the Mavs are the biggest threat to the Nuggets in the West 👀 pic.twitter.com/rF8np09PXe8:22 AM

Mark Followill
@MFollowill
The boxscore from just the 4Q;
PJ Washington Jr. – 10 pts were huge
A timely 3 from Maxi
Luka and Kai of course
Only 1 turnover
Some key offensive rebounds pic.twitter.com/WotI3kBbcO7:28 AM

Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine is LIVE!
🏀 Clippers & Pacers Tie Series
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🏀 Preview of Tonight’s Games
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/Z8DB3qUups7:02 AM

Mark Followill
@MFollowill
One of the big stories of the Mavs 96-93 win in Game 2 was defense. A few made shots late upped the percentage some but holding the Clippers to just under 37% from the floor checks in as one of the best ever defensive playoff performances for a Mavs team, as measured by opp FG%. pic.twitter.com/bTJPVYCrTo6:57 AM

Eurohoops
@Eurohoopsnet
What’s better than EuroLeague Playoffs? Well, when they become unforgettable 🙌🏽
Let’s rewind with Dimitris Diamantidis, Luka Doncic, Vassilis Spanoulis, and other legendary protagonists:
eurohoops.net/en/trademarks/…6:48 AM
Melissa Rohlin
@melissarohlin
With Kawhi Leonard back, the Clippers are healthy in the postseason for the first time since 2020. No more excuses. Let’s see what they can do.
foxsports.com/stories/nba/wi…4:25 AM
Eurohoops
@Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic brought Dallas back into contention 🇸🇮
Elsewhere, Minnesota is leading 2-0 over Phoenix, and Pascal Siakam dropped 37 points to tie at 1-1 in Milwaukee:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16…3:54 AM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Kawhi Leonard returns but can’t slow Luka Doncic, who takes over to earn Dallas win, tie series 1-1
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kawhi…3:44 AM
Kevin O’Connor
@KevinOConnorNBA
New @BillSimmons Podcast on the NBA Playoffs: Mavericks tying up the series, the Siakam problem for the Bucks, Timberwolves dominating the Suns, Knicks-Suns, Lakers-Nuggets, Pelicans, and everything else. spotify.link/DFqWDdGc3Ib3:18 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
It wasn’t a big wrap or anything, but Doncic during his postgame interview had tape around his right wrist and thumb. pic.twitter.com/dbsb5goQS93:13 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Fueled by passion, Luka Doncic’s clutch 3 helps Mavs even series: ‘It was a big moment’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…3:10 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
It was a big wrap or anything, but Doncic during his postgame interview had tape around his right wrist and thumb. pic.twitter.com/AMyXqdLGk12:57 AM

BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic shows his improved defense on Kawhi Leonard in the 4th quarter 😤
pic.twitter.com/h9NyRpI0g12:50 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The 14-0 Mavericks run in the fourth quarter that ultimately decided Game 2. pic.twitter.com/AuteCYKfmn2:49 AM

Michael Dugat
@mdug
Just want to throw this out there since it seems to somehow get lost in arguments over the top three players in a season, which seems to always devolve into “2 guys suck and this guy is awesome” on some levels …
Luka is really, really, really good at basketball.
Yep. – 2:47 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers 3-point shooters, Game 1 vs Game 2
Harden: 6/11 to 2/10
George: 4/12 to 2/5
Mann: 3/3 to 1/3
Coffey: 2/4 to no attempts
Westbrook: 2/4 to 1/3
Powell: 1/2 to 2/4
Leonard: DNP to 0/5 – 2:45 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Luka Doncic wills Mavericks to win — with his defense? ‘It’s playoffs; it’s different’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…2:24 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic on Kawhi Leonard returning to see the Mavericks in the playoffs again pic.twitter.com/Om9CDzSYkO2:19 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving on Kawhi: One of the hardest things to do as a pro athlete is to sit for a month, or three weeks… he showed flashes tonight – 2:15 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kyrie Irving on Luka Doncic’s passion — how Doncic channels it and how the Mavericks feed off of it. pic.twitter.com/rroLEnZSFq2:14 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Game 2 takes @TheAthletic from @tim_cato and I are in
theathletic.com/5440089/2024/0… Tuesday’s NBA playoffs: Mavericks, Pacers join the fight; Suns’ Big 3 bottled up – 2:12 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Irving on the physicality — and psychology — of tonight. pic.twitter.com/HqgxhDjuVc2:08 AM

CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
Biggest questions looming as Clippers even series vs. Mavericks, Suns fall in 0-2 hole
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p…2:06 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie repeating: “We’re not a big complaining team” when it came to Mavs interactions with tonight’s officials pic.twitter.com/XtlZrfGE3i2:06 AM

Emiliano Carchia
@Sportando
Dallas Mavericks’ Tim Hardaway Jr. suffered an ankle’s sprain sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave…2:02 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
“𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 win Championships” 🤝
@Chime // #OneForDallas pic.twitter.com/N049VuAgvU2:00 AM

Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Paul George called Kawhi “one of the best in the world” and “He’s gonna find his rhythm. We’re gonna find our rhythm around him.” – 1:49 AM
Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Per ⁦@ESPNStatsInfo⁩, the Clippers were 2-of-17 from the floor when Luka Doncic was the primary defender tonight. pic.twitter.com/JQSOUjtYvD1:46 AM

Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic playing nearly 46 minutes tonight and the value of conditioning in the playoffs:
“He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards. If you ask him, he’s going to tell you he can play 48.” pic.twitter.com/3aLdd1AFZ21:45 AM

Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Paul George knows the team will adjust and adapt to having Kawhi Leonard back after the star missed over three weeks. Knowing that they have their best player back and understanding he will get his rhythm back gives the Clippers even more confidence moving forward in series. – 1:43 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
Tonight’s stats 📊⬇️
@luka7doncic: 32 PTS, 9 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK, 1 STL
@KyrieIrving: 23 PTS, 3 AST, 6 REB, 3 STL
@PJWashington: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL
@TheRea1DJones: 10 PTS, 7 REB, 1 BLK
@DereckLively: 7 PTS, 1 AST, 9 REB, 1 STL
@MaxiKleber: 6PTS, 1 AST, 6 REB, 1 BLK – 1:42 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Y’all know this, Kawhi is one of the best in the world. He’ll find his rhythm.
– Paul George pic.twitter.com/yV2BtcHQsw1:41 AM

Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Paul George: “Kawhi is one of the best in the world. He’s gonna find his rhythm, we’re gonna find our rhythm around him.” – 1:40 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard said he “feels good” with his right knee. – 1:39 AM
Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Paul George credits Dallas’ D. Gotta do a better job, play faster. On Kawhi: “He’s as good as it comes gettin’ types of shots he wants. So it’s great to have that back, but it obviously is a little adjustment… getting his rhythm & us playing while having our best player back.” – 1:39 AM
Kendrick Perkins
@KendrickPerkins
Look at Luka sliding those Puppies – 1:37 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard on coming back from his injury pic.twitter.com/ybjEqBDJVr1:33 AM

BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
Maxi Kleber came up clutch in crunch time for Mavs ✊
pic.twitter.com/JeubSlqADF1:32 AM

Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Kawhi Leonard: “Even if my wind is low, I gotta find a way.” – 1:31 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard says that his focus last couple of weeks has simply been towards trying to get back on the floor.
Hasn’t done much in practice. And when it comes to his role in game, he noticed Clippers offense got stagnant in fourth quarter – 1:30 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
That dime was soooo smooth 🧈
Tonight’s @kroger Assist of the Game 🪙 #OneForDallas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/vbfX9bgpYo1:30 AM

Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard says he wants to “keep getting a rhythm back.” He says the offense got stagnant so he hopes to get a rhythm with his teammates. – 1:29 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard says he feels good coming out of Game 1. He says he has been rehabbing and not really able to much in practice recently. – 1:28 AM
Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Kawhi Leonard, at the podium, says “not really,” he hadn’t been able to practice much. “Just been rehabbing, trying to get back on the floor.” – 1:28 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue says that Russell Westbrook had played so many minutes in a row that he needed to get him out to potentially bring him back in later
The rotation minutes will be a question anytime you get dumped trucked by a 14-0 run that represents game’s final lead change – 1:22 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
In LuKai we trust 🫡
@luka7doncic @KyrieIrving // #OneForDallas #MFFL pic.twitter.com/eYuaj5HVZs1:16 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue says early Zubac foul trouble “changed the game for us.” – 1:15 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard looked good, still trying to get his rhythm. Lue was very happy with the effort he got from Leonard and rest of team on defense. He says Clippers will be ready to play Game 3 on Friday. – 1:15 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kidd on the passion with which Doncic plays — and that technical foul. pic.twitter.com/fWQHEwOSvO1:14 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue seemed pleased with how Kawhi Leonard’s return went. Liked his increased activity defensively after halftime.
Positive postgame report, but we will see what Kawhi says. – 1:13 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue was pleased with Kawhi Leonard’s defense and rebounding. He saw improvement with his timing throughout the game – 1:13 AM
Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue at the podium, orange juice in hand: Kawhi’s “timing, in the second half, third quarter, he got active … as far as his rhythm, that’s gonna come. Just good to have him back on the floor. We’ll be able to make it work.” – 1:12 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers were subpar in paint again tonight
But they hit jump shots in Game 1!
Tonight… missed 29 of 40 shots outside the paint. Middy bad, 3s worse – 1:12 AM
BasketNews
@BasketNews_com
LUKA DONCIC IS THAT GUY 🥶
pic.twitter.com/uGo8mUdgDO1:05 AM

Arash Markazi
@ArashMarkazi
FINAL: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
It just feels like Clippers and Mavericks is destined to go seven games. The series is now tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard came back for the Clippers but the Mavericks closed the game late as Luka Doncic finishes with 32 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds. – 1:00 AM
Eurohoops
@Eurohoopsnet
Baby face KILLER Luka Doncic 🎯
pic.twitter.com/O91Fs2bIQx1:00 AM

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
5 thoughts from Mavericks-Clippers Game 2: Pivotal win as series moves to Dallas dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…1:00 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Most PPG + RPG + APG in the playoffs:
51.2 — Wilt
49.7 — Luka
The only players with more than 47. pic.twitter.com/qcvqg46fOd12:57 AM

Michael Dugat
@mdug
Hell of a win.
Still feel like the Mavs haven’t played near their best … though I’m sure Clippers fans feel the same. – 12:56 AM
Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
Strong mental response by Mavericks on road tonight with no hangover from Game 1. – 12:55 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
This series is TIED going back to Texas
Mavericks win Game 2 96-93 to spoil Kawhi Leonard’s return from injury
Paul George hit a meaningless 3 at the end, but this was the worst FG% game all year for the Clippers (36.8%)
Game 3 is Friday night in Dallas – 12:55 AM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Mavericks grind out a vital win to give themselves the home court edge. Final score: 96-93. Maxi Kleber with a big rebound of a missed FT late.
Game 3 Friday at AAC. – 12:55 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Mavs finish with a 96-93 win over the Clippers to split the series at 1-1. What a fun grind-it-out affair. Game 3 is on Friday in Dallas – 12:54 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
In their first 30 playoff games:
LeBron — Doncic —
27.6 PPG 32.5 PPG
8.2 RPG 9.3 RPG
7.1 APG 7.8 APG
45/32% 47/36% pic.twitter.com/wDVe2wuY1412:54 AM

Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Clippers looked…slow. To loose balls, to double teams. The Mavericks tied the series at one, 96-93. Game 3 in Dallas, Friday night – 12:54 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
1-1.
Heading back to Dallas. pic.twitter.com/JeXvq2NiHx12:54 AM

StatMuse
@statmuse
Luka tonight:
32 PTS
6 REB
9 AST
5 3P
Only MJ averages more PPG in the playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk…12:54 AM
Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic had 32 points, 9 assists and maybe the best defensive performance of his career to lead the Mavs to a series-tying 96-93 win in a Game 2 brawl with the Clippers. – 12:54 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Final: #Mavs 96, #Clippers 93.
Luka Doncic: 32 pts, 6 rebs, 9 asts
Kyrie Irving: 23 pts, 6 rebs
Dallas becomes the second road team to win in the first round of the playoffs.
The series is tied at 1-1. Game 3 in Dallas on Friday. – 12:54 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Mavericks win this Game 2 slugfest here in Crypto.com Arena, 96-93. How big was the win, historically speaking? Teams that take 2-0 leads in 7-game NBA playoff series go on to win them 91.1% of the time (314-27). – 12:54 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Maxi Kleber with a huge offensive rebound in front of James Harden after a rare Kyrie Irving miss. Similar to Josh Green sneaking in an offensive rebound that led to second chance points to begin the quarter.
And that shuts the door on the Clippers tonight. – 12:53 AM
Dan Favale
@danfavale
pj washington should take up professional tobogganing pic.twitter.com/HUAhOWNKry12:51 AM

Vivek Jacob
@vivekmjacob
That was ummm.. an extremely unnecessary foul by Kyrie – 12:50 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
These are ASININE fouls by the Mavericks.
Jason Kidd is challenging Irving foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard through a bucket that cuts Mavericks lead to 93-90 with 20.5 seconds left. – 12:49 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Derrick Jones Jr. splits free throws, gives Mavericks 93-88 lead
Tyronn Lue calls last timeout with 21.9 left.
Clippers need a 3 here, and a gift from the Mavericks – 12:47 AM
Mike Prada
@MikePradaNBA
PJ Washington has a way of being totally silent until you least expect it – 12:44 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George has 5 fouls – 12:43 AM
Marcus Thompson
@ThompsonScribe
The symbolism in a Luka stepback over Harden as the dagger … – 12:42 AM
Kyle Neubeck
@KyleNeubeck
Luka against the Clippers in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/gAsSJB9Q8612:42 AM
John Karalis
@John_Karalis
Luka is shooting 224% on clutch 3-pointers going to his left over his career. – 12:42 AM
Jake Madison
@NOLAJake
Luka is absurd and that’ll be game – 12:42 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie
@CTabatabaie
Luka is all sorts of fired up right now pic.twitter.com/7zyQ4OvZLU12:42 AM

Adam Spolane
@AdamSpolane
What was Luka yelling after the shot went in? – 12:41 AM
Dave Mason
@DeuceMason
Luka. My goodness – 12:41 AM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Luka with what had all the looks of a 3-point dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 86 seconds left. – 12:41 AM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Luka just turned out the lights. Death by stepback. 90-81 with 1:26 left. Then again, we saw some late game stuff from the Knicks last night – 12:41 AM
Jordan Clarkson
@JordanClarksons
thats so tuff luka – 12:41 AM
Vivek Jacob
@vivekmjacob
Luka is a baaaad man – 12:40 AM
Tim Bontemps
@TimBontemps
Luka is cold-blooded. – 12:40 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Doncic dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 1:26 left after that stepback 3 by Luka. – 12:40 AM
Tony Jones
@Tjonesonthenba
Good lord, Luka, what a shot – 12:40 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic hit a top-of-the-three key to give the Mavs a 90-81 lead with 1:26. Luka then turned toward courtside fans and screamed a few times. – 12:40 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic hits the 3 that James Harden hasn’t been able to hit all night… over James Harden.
Exits are populating with Mavericks up 90-81 with 86 seconds left to play – 12:40 AM
Chris Herring
@Herring_NBA
Luka. My word. – 12:40 AM
Kevin O’Connor
@KevinOConnorNBA
LUKA IS A KILLER – 12:40 AM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Players to average 30/5/5 in the playoffs:
Michael Jordan
Luka Doncic
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/Nr7avKmsgK12:40 AM

Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
CALLIN’ MAXI ☎️ – 12:39 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Luka finds Kleber on the wing for a timely 3. Mavs up 87-81 with 1:47 left. – 12:39 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
LAC lineup is the original Harden starter lineup:
Harden/Westbrook/George/Leonard/Zubac – 12:38 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
I don’t know how Paul George made that layup. – 12:38 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac is back in the game and both TMann and Norm are out.
Clippers have decided they can’t shoot tonight anyway – 12:36 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd calls timeout he was going to lose in 58 seconds after Leonard splits free throws
Mavericks lead 84-77 with 3:58 left to play.
Clippers are at 32.9 percent from the field. Bad inside, worse outside. – 12:36 AM
Ryan Blackburn
@NBABlackburn
Clippers gave Kawhi Leonard a max extension, right? – 12:35 AM
Tony Jones
@Tjonesonthenba
Luka, harden was isolated on Kyrie, WHY ARE YOU DEMANDING THE BALL???!!!!! – 12:35 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Doncic is telling the coaching staff to call a timeout. He needs a breather. – 12:34 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
14-0 run for the Mavs after this floater by Kyrie Irving. Dallas has all of the momentum right now. pic.twitter.com/iqZGgbdbrC12:34 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Washington is very much OFF the struggle bus. He started the run and he has outperformed Kawhi – 12:33 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook 3 ends a 14-0 Dallas run.
Clutch time for first time in this series – 12:33 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
It’s what he does 🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/TmB2KipLP712:33 AM

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kid behind me after Doncic forced Leonard into that miss: “How is Luka playing defense?” – 12:32 AM
Mike Prada
@MikePradaNBA
Not a fan of the Clippers going small with DJJ still on the floor as a Zubac hiding place. – 12:32 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
ah, a strong “Let’s Go Mavericks” chant – 12:31 AM
Tony Jones
@Tjonesonthenba
Doubling off Kyrie one pass away is about the dumbest thing you can do – 12:31 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
It’s not like Norman Powell needed another shot to the face, but here we are – 12:31 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
Fourth-Quarter KAI 🎯 – 12:31 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kyrie Irving hit a deep 3 to extend the Mavs’ lead to 79-73. Afterwards, Kyrie immediately pointed to Clippers coach Ty Lue. – 12:31 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Westbrook went to go help Harden double Doncic, leaving Irving wide open for a 3.
Mavs lead 79-73 with 6:08 left. – 12:31 AM
Ball Don’t Lie
@Balldontlie
LUKA’S HEATING UP 🔥
9-0 Mavericks run has them up three points.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/kv4oibZycl12:31 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers have canceled centers. Russ is back in with Mavs deploying Kleber at center. – 12:30 AM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Clippers led by 6, looked to be in control. Mavs have scored the last 9, the last three by Luka. Give him 29-6-6, and a 76-73 lead with 7:01 left – 12:30 AM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Clippers are +11 with Westbrook on and -14 with Westbrook off.
He has to close this game. His energy has made all of the difference for the Clippers. – 12:29 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Zubac was open after Mavericks fired on Paul George
Then by time Harden had it, Doncic was on Zubac’s back
Harden missed the pullup 3 over Kleber, now 1/9 3s
Doncic 3 caps 9-0 Mavericks run
Gives Mavericks 76-73 lead
7:01 left to play
execution
execution
execution – 12:27 AM
Ryan Blackburn
@NBABlackburn
The Clippers are done. They can’t generate anything. – 12:27 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Luka for 3 to give the Mavs a three-point lead with 7:01 left. He’s pumped up after that one. He has 29 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. – 12:27 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
Okay, 77 😤😤😤 – 12:26 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington drills a corner 3 to tie the game at 73. He’s made his last two shots, making up for a rough game overall. He has 13 points. – 12:25 AM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
3J Washington 🎱 – 12:25 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Both Terance Mann and Norman Powell are 2/7 FGs in this game
Powell is out there because he has Mavs respect on the perimeter. He’s going to need to make them pay – 12:24 AM
Joe Mussatto
@joe_mussatto
Russell Westbrook is having a helluva 1-for-7 game. Doing everything but making shots. – 12:24 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
LAC lineup: Harden/Powell/George/Leonard/Zubac – 12:23 AM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Mavericks have time, but they need to regain momentum in a hurry. Clips up 73-67. More than 9 minutes remaining. – 12:22 AM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
🚨NORMAN POWELL BEATS THE BUZZER🚨 pic.twitter.com/9JFToFcSvy12:22 AM

Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Going down the stretch for Mavericks-Clippers — watch with me and @DannyLeroux, all in one window! Just sign in with League Pass via @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba12:22 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Free throws:
Clippers: 18-22
Mavs: 11-17 – 12:21 AM
Tim Cato
@tim_cato
was also possible that Dallas not having any reliable 3-point shooters outside Luka and Kyrie would bite them. that’s been one tonight. – 12:20 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The regression to the mean
7-2 LAC run
73-67 LAC lead
And this is with neither Paul George nor Kawhi Leonard scoring since the 3:06 mark of the 3rd quarter.
Russell Westbrook has been a major problem for the Mavericks, he just kicks ass and let’s them know about it. – 12:20 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Rim protector Russell Westbrook – 12:16 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Josh Green making winning plays. – 12:14 AM
Michael Dugat
@mdug
Harden will be 80 at home and refs will still randomly show up to give him freethrows – 12:14 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has FOUR steals. – 12:13 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Doncic wanted the and-one and got a tech, instead. pic.twitter.com/3SR21ZHBEE12:12 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The difference in the game entering the fourth quarter is that Luka Doncic magic word to Kevin Scott.
LA Clippers LEAD Mavericks 66-65.
Clippers scoring by quarter has risen twice (19 in 1st, 22 in 2nd, 25 in 3rd)
Mavericks scoring by quarter has dropped twice (23, 22, 20) – 12:11 AM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
If you’re looking for good play-by-play of Mavericks-Clippers, join us on @WatchPlayback:
playback.tv/nateduncannba12:11 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Clippers 66, #Mavs 65.
Doncic: 25 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts (9-22 FG; 3-11 3PT)
Irving: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
James Harden: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts – 12:11 AM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic just got T’d up after he made that last layup through contact. He’s been chirping at the refs all game. – 12:10 AM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic gets T’d up after complaining about a non call. He’s been frustrated with the calls for most of the game. – 12:09 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic tech – 12:09 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Both teams are now under 40 percent field goals.
Mavericks top defense last quarter of season.
Clippers… they have another level. – 12:08 AM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
beep beep BRODIE DRIVIN’ THRU 🚗 pic.twitter.com/6UNP0B3cgg12:07 AM

Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Congrats PG-13 👏👏
With his last three, Paul George is now the franchise leader in playoff threes made. pic.twitter.com/TezNfNn3vL12:04 AM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George is still in foul trouble – 12:04 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd calls timeout. The Mavericks have lost the lead.
LA up 62-61 with 3:06 left in 3rd quarter. Competition level high afffffff – 12:00 AM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
First Clippers lead since it was 26-25 in the first quarter. – 12:00 AM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Clippers nose in front 62-61. Both teams laying it out there. – 12:00 AM
Adam Spolane
@AdamSpolane
Man, Washington and Gafford are killing Dallas – 11:57 PM
J. Kyle Mann
@jkylemann
every once in a while i think about this screenshot of kawhi and jaylen brown’s frames side by side pic.twitter.com/6ykTwbVWWx11:57 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Washington is on the struggle bus. Missing bunnies and turning the ball over with no one around him – 11:56 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Russell Westbrook is such a nice weapon to have in this specific sort of series. The Mavericks, through their lineup choices, have dictated this is going to be more of a defensive game than an offensive one, so transition becomes far more valuable. – 11:54 PM
Mike Prada
@MikePradaNBA
Ty Lue’s shown Luka like six different pick-and-roll coverages, but it feels like 600. – 11:53 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers in bonus last 5:42 of 3rd quarter – 11:52 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard basketball movements – 11:51 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
No one has made more 3s in the playoffs for the LA Clippers than Paul George – 11:51 PM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Mavs say that Tim Hardaway Jr. will not return after spraining his right ankle – 11:51 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Russ push -> Paul George first 3 – 11:50 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR
@MavsPR
Tim Hardaway Jr. (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. – 11:50 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Tim Hardaway is out for the remainder of the game due to a right ankle sprain. – 11:49 PM
Kendrick Perkins
@KendrickPerkins
Kyrie low key had an All-NBA season this year. It’s no surprise what we are witnessing right now from him on BOTH ends of the floor. Luka needs to follow his lead. Real Talk! – 11:49 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Hardaway has been ruled out for the game with a right ankle sprain. – 11:49 PM
Ball Don’t Lie
@Balldontlie
THIS PASS BY KYRIE 😮‍💨
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/FLkwput9zD11:48 PM

Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Big stretch there for the Mavs, for Kyrie. Behind the back pass to Washington for a triple, then he strips Harden and gets uncontested dunk. 55-48 – 11:46 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers
@KamBrothers
Holy hell, that pass from Kyrie! AK – 11:46 PM
Jeff Wade
@SkinWade
Kai ain’t gonna let us lose tonight – 11:46 PM
Dave Mason
@DeuceMason
Kyrie Irving is everywhere tonight. Playing some physical defense, too. – 11:46 PM
Sam Quinn
@SamQuinnCBS
Kyrie Irving is having a sensational defensive game. Just incredible energy. – 11:46 PM
J. Kyle Mann
@jkylemann
you could make the argument that kyrie is a skilled person – 11:46 PM
Tim Cato
@tim_cato
has Kyrie Irving been the most impactful defender on the court tonight i’m seriously asking – 11:45 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
A steal and dunk by Irving gives the Mavs a 55-48 lead over the Clippers with 7:52 left in the third quarter. – 11:45 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
After missing his first six 3’s, James Harden sinks his first. A much different Game 2 for Harden from behind the arc but he has 15 points, four assists and three rebounds. – 11:44 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Washington made a corner 3, his first field goal of the game, and he took a deep breath as if to say *finally* before running back to defend – 11:44 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Kyrie with a behind-the-back pass to PJ Washington for an open 3. Mavs lead 53-48 with 7:58 left in the third quarter. – 11:44 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden first 3 made after starting 0/6 – 11:43 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi has decided it’s go time. – 11:41 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
PG and Harden were 8/16 FGs in 1st half, but 0/6 3s (Harden 0/5) with 3 PG fouls
Rest of Clippers: 7/28 FGs. 25 percent.
Once again… regression to the mean. The Clippers can’t be this bad for four quarters. But they obviously can for two… – 11:41 PM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Mavericks need to keep doing what they’re doing, except at the free-throw line. They left points on the table there. Looking for Kyrie to rock and roll in the second half. – 11:39 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Dereck Lively II starts 2nd half in place of Daniel Gafford – 11:39 PM
Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Clippers are shooting 34.1% (15-for-44, and 2-12 from 3) and Kawhi — welcome back — is 2-6 for four points in 17 minutes.
But the Clips trail only 45-41. – 11:26 PM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Kyrie’s energy level in the first half was amazing on both ends. – 11:24 PM
Michael Dugat
@mdug
Stats aren’t too bad, but feels like Luka hasn’t really been Luka on offense … has played some nice defense. – 11:23 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The Mavericks lead Game 2 45-41 at halftime in LA
Feels like the Mavericks should be close to double-digits, but Clippers are winning possession battle: only 5 turnovers, 5 offensive rebounds
But LA’s shooting is pitiful: 34.1% FGs, 2/13 3s. The wrong kind of 213. – 11:23 PM
Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Clippers down 45-41 at half to Mavericks. Clippers shooting 34.1% from the field. James Harden has 12 points, 4 assists and Paul George has 10. Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18 points. – 11:23 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Clippers trail 45-41 at the half. Harden with 12 pts and PG with 10 (and 3 fouls). Doncic has 18 on his way to ???. – 11:22 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 45, #Clippers 41.
Doncic: 18 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
Irving: 7 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Paul George: 10 pts (3 fouls) – 11:22 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Doncic is locked in from a competitive standpoint. Showed his displeasure with Washington’s sloppy turnover. – 11:21 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Paul George checks out with 1:51 left with three personal fouls. He has 10 points. – 11:19 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George is in foul trouble – 11:18 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Luka isn’t happy after that collision that resulted in a non-call and an easy dunk for Harden. – 11:15 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden playoff dunk – 11:15 PM
Justin Verrier
@JustinVerrier
The Kyrie-Harden duel is getting spicy – 11:15 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi appears to be on a 32-minute restriction. Out with 4:14 left in 1st half, has played 15:51 – 11:15 PM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kyrie and Harden matching up seemingly with a lot of pent-up tension toward each other. – 11:14 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie has really put pressure on Harden – 11:14 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Irving has 7 points in this second quarter after going scoreless in the first. – 11:13 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Gotta love Billy Crystal (for his many talents). He was a Clippers fan even when they sucked in the ‘90s. pic.twitter.com/ZDlzq4zv8V11:13 PM

Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Thought Exum did a good job there defensively on Harden, but he’s whistled for the foul as Harden drains a middy. – 11:13 PM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
So far so good as Mavericks try to steal home-court advantage. They are up 37-32 with 5:30 left in the half. – 11:12 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Billy Crystal makes it back to watch the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/KDnEAWTonI11:11 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Tim Hardaway Jr. is limping after missing 3 through uncalled contact
Mavericks call timeout to help him get off the floor
It’s a 37-30 Mavericks lead.
PG and Harden have half of LAC points on 5/9 FGs.
Rest of LAC: 15 points on 5/23 FGs. Kawhi is 1/5 and looks like rust – 11:09 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Irving and Harden have been quite physical with each other in this series. – 11:08 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Hardaway is hobbling, looks like an ankle. Pointing to one of the refs that he got undercut. – 11:07 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Zu running out of vert on the short roll describes this first half perfectly – 11:06 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Dallas is 5-for-11 from the line. – 11:04 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Daniel Gafford is back in
Harden and Zu immediately put him in a side PnR – 11:03 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The Mavericks scored 8 points in the entire 2nd quarter of Game 1
The Mavericks have 8 points already with 7:54 left in 2nd quarter of Game 2
6-0 Mavericks run
31-26 Mavericks lead – 11:01 PM
Jeff Stotts
@InStreetClothes
Before returning to action Daniel Gafford was wearing a @Hyperice Venom 2. It provides heat and vibration. They are amazing. @MFollowill – 11:00 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Daniel Gafford is back on the Mavs bench. He’s wearing a brace on his back. And he’s walking to the scorer’s table to check in. – 10:58 PM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
How is that not a transition take foul on Luka? He clearly “gave up on the play” – 10:57 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
First Kawhi bucket in April comes with 10:18 left in 2nd quarter
Midrange game. – 10:55 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
It’s a 23-19 Mavericks lead through one quarter of play. An absolute wrestling match out there.
Clippers shooting a cool 25%. Only 1/4 3s, and a dreadful 4/16 2s. Equal opportunity straps, but they have almost as many FT attempts (8/10) as Game 1 (11/13) already.
Jones: 5/4/BLK – 10:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Feels like Dallas is just in full control even though they’re up only 4. But they’re playing the game on their terms. – 10:50 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Clippers down, 23-19, after one. PG has 8 pts. Kawhi is 0-2 from field. Doncic has 12 points. – 10:50 PM
Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Clippers down 23-19 to Mavs end of first quarter in a defensive battle. Clippers shot 25% from the field, Mavs blocked 5 shots in the first half. – 10:50 PM
Jeff Wade
@SkinWade
Killer defensive first quarter for the Mavs. Now let’s get kai loose in the 2nd and cook up some marvelous $h!+ – 10:50 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Fittingly the first quarter ends with a Jones swat of Westbrook at the rim.
Dallas 23, Los Angeles 19. Mavs shooting 42%, Clippers 25%. – 10:50 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 23, #Clippers 19.
Doncic: 12 pts, 1 reb, 3 asts
Jones: 5 pts, 4 rebs, 1 blk
Lively: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Kleber: 3 pts – 10:50 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Something to note with Gafford injured, Lively on bench, Powell in third unit
Mavericks +/- by center in Game 1
– Gafford (-8)
– Lively (-19)
– Powell (-2)
– Neither (+17) – 10:48 PM
Nick DePaula
@NickDePaula
Kyrie Irving’s ANTA KAI 1s for Game 2: pic.twitter.com/O80AHwnZC310:48 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Amir Coffey cut and fade ends a Clippers field goal drought that lasted 5.5 minutes – 10:47 PM
Nick DePaula
@NickDePaula
Kawhi Leonard returns in a new Kawhi 4 colorway pic.twitter.com/2GYaHcR82410:46 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Josh Green is in foul trouble – 10:45 PM
Chuck Cooperstein
@coopmavs
Per @MavsPR — Daniel Gafford is questionable to return with a lower back injury – 10:41 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks are on a 12-3 run, Clippers are in a nasty field goal drought that is nearing four minutes of game time
It’s an 18-11 Mavericks lead with 2:49 left in 1st quarter. Clippers off to an unsustainably bad 1/8 mark inside the paint – 10:41 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Doncic has overcome a slow start and has 10 points, but Dallas leads this game 18-11 because of its defense.
Clippers are 3-15 from the field, 1-4 on 3-pointers. Stark difference from Game 1. – 10:41 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
The Mavs increase their lead to seven after a couple of 3s by Doncic. He has a game-high 10 points. – 10:40 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
1st quarter minutes for Josh Green after Green did not play until second half of Game 1 – 10:38 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers in bonus last 4:07 of 1st quarter – 10:37 PM
Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Mavs starting center Daniel Gafford has a lower back injury and is questionable to return. – 10:37 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Norm and Russ get TMann and Kawhi – 10:36 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Mavs announce Daniel Gafford (lower back) is questionable to return to tonight’s game. – 10:36 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Doncic slaps Lively on the rear as if to say “great hustle.” Which it was. Lively missed the first free-throw, though. – 10:36 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks in bonus last 4:52 of 1st quarter – 10:36 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Add them up 📈
James Harden has passed Michael Jordan for sole possession of 12th place on @NBA’s all-time playoff assists list. pic.twitter.com/F8QDHQF4is10:36 PM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Mavs say that Daniel Gafford is questionable to return because of a lower back injury – 10:36 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR
@MavsPR
Daniel Gafford (lower back injury) is questionable to return to tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. – 10:35 PM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
This is amazingly physical so far. This game is going to leave a mark or six. Mavericks and Clippers are working it on D. Mavs up 9-8 with just over 5 minutes left in the first. – 10:35 PM
Tim Cato
@tim_cato
big question for the rest of this one: the Mavericks’ defensive specialist, Doncic, has made a big impact early, but can he find some ways to contribute offensively? – 10:35 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Early appearance for Josh Green. Only played 9 seconds in the first three quarters of Game 1. – 10:35 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
It’s a real defensive struggle. Harden blocking Kyrie at the rim. Luka blocking Plumlee at the rim. 9-8 midway through the first.
Thought we were done with the 90’s? – 10:34 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Teach Me How To Dougie in the arena: “I ain’t from Dallas but I D-town boogie” – 10:33 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
We have two players in foul trouble already, but it has been a very physical game, one that the Mavericks lead 9-8 with 5:28 left in first quarter.
The Mavericks did not lead at all in Game 1.
It has been more of the same for Clippers in the paint (1/7 FGs), even worse actually – 10:32 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kidd said the Mavs need a strong start from their stars, but Doncic and Irving are a combined 0-for-5 and are getting swarmed every time they touch the ball. – 10:32 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Both teams have come out and defended hard. Refs are letting them play physical. Clippers are shooting 3-for-12 while Dallas has shot 3-for-10. – 10:31 PM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Clippers trying to go inside and be physical like Game 1, but are 1-7 shooting in the paint to open Game 2. – 10:30 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Add them up 📈
James Harden has passed Micheal Jordan for sole possession of 12th place on @NBA’s all-time playoff assists list. pic.twitter.com/DDMMliifGS10:30 PM

Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Luka just denied Plumlee at the rim. That’s something you don’t see everyday. – 10:30 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Doncic with two straight outstanding defensive plays. Yes, I typed that. – 10:29 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Now PJ Washington has two early fouls for Dallas. Daniel Gafford is already out of the game being checked out as well. – 10:29 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Washington is in foul trouble – 10:28 PM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
To be fair to Doncic, Kidd was wide open. – 10:28 PM
Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
5️⃣5️⃣ puttin’ it back pic.twitter.com/Elb0IzZKsL10:27 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden took time getting up after PJ Washington foul, then missed his first free throw – 10:26 PM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Daniel Gafford is walking gingerly straight to the Mavericks locker room holding his lower back, Lively is checking in for him. – 10:26 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Harden sinks to the court after Washington fouled him hard. – 10:25 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Ivica Zubac has two early and hard fouls. He checks out for Mason Plumlee with 9:26 left. – 10:24 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Two fouls on Zubac. Much like Game 1, when Gafford got 2 quick ones. – 10:24 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac is in foul trouble – 10:23 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Derrick Jones Jr., who went scoreless in Game 1, opens the scoring with a putback dunk. – 10:21 PM
StatMuse
@statmuse
Kawhi’s last game vs the Mavs:
30 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
12-22 FG
Predict his statline tonight. pic.twitter.com/3WbgO0JGuD10:20 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The crowd brought it for Kawhi Leonard return intro pic.twitter.com/tqHKTxbkn010:19 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard is all business during lineup intro pic.twitter.com/WOMwswmEdB10:19 PM

Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Really loud ovation for Kawhi Leonard in his first game since March 31. – 10:17 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Kawhi gets huge ovation as he’s introduced – 10:17 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Mavericks players are taking turns slapping the backboard to see who jumps the highest while the Clippers are being introduced. – 10:17 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Billy Crystal in the house for Game 2 👋 pic.twitter.com/xw02eSZzzn10:11 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Clippers fans with the rally towels for Game 2 vs the Mavs pic.twitter.com/3qg3QYXl5T9:55 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Mavs coach Jason Kidd projected “we’ll find out in the first three or four minutes on how the game is being called.” Kidd on how the Mavs can play more physical vs the Clippers without fouling in Game 2 pic.twitter.com/hDpq9zUEU19:47 PM

Matt Williams
@StatsWilliams
Damian Lillard has 25 points in a 1st half of a playoff game for the 5th time in his career.
That is tied with Luka Doncic for the 2nd-most games with 25+ points in a 1st half in the last 25 postseasons.
He only trails LeBron James (13). – 9:46 PM
Chuck Cooperstein
@coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 9:44 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:39 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Kidd:
“I think it starts with our two stars. They have to get off to a better start. As a team we have to get off to a better start and that includes Kai and Luka. So we’ll start with those two. Everyone else got great looks in Game 1. We missed some layups, we missed some – 9:38 PM
NBA Kicks
@NBAKicks
PJ Tucker broke out a Nike Zoom Kobe 3 “Orca” pregame! #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/vQrz2zIU6l9:35 PM

Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford
#Clippers starters: James Harden, Terrance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac. – 9:35 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
New story: #Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will make his playoff debut tonight in Game 2 against the #Mavs.
“He has to be accounted for on both ends, defensively and offensively, no matter how long he’s been out.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…9:33 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kai Jones is inactive for Game 2 – 9:32 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks starting lineup unchanged: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford – 9:32 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
For the first time since March 31
Clippers starting Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac – 9:31 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Tyronn Lue about how Kawhi Leonard’s return affects Clippers interior offense
Relaunch: #GetToThePaintOrDieTryin pic.twitter.com/XEsPgsstfF9:29 PM

Nick DePaula
@NickDePaula
PJ Tucker warmed up in original Kobe 3s from 2008 ahead of Game 2. pic.twitter.com/eQ02JcwNBm9:23 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers and Mavericks played each other 4 times
early Nov.: LAC started Harden/Westbrook together, Hyland, Tucker, Diabaté in 2nd unit (DAL W)
late Nov.: 2nd night of b2b for LAC, 2 days off for DAL, Kawhi 2/12 FGs (LAC W)
Dec.: Kawhi, no PG (LAC W)
G1: PG, no Kawhi (LAC W) – 9:16 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard making 2024 NBA playoff debut in Game 2 vs. Mavericks dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…9:14 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Ivica Zubac when I told him to be ready to collect free throws and dimes after what he did in Game 1: “They didn’t get stronger in two days.”
For more on post Zu and the Clippers offense from @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5437152/2024/0…9:09 PM
Ralph Lawler
@Ohmeomy
They just announced on TNT that Kawhi Leonard is available for the Clippers in game 2 v Dallas tonight! – 9:06 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard’s absence wound up being 23 days.
Last season when Leonard needed to miss time due to a knee flare up, he was back in 25 days. – 9:06 PM
Los Angeles Clippers
@LAClippers
Norm pregame reps 🎯
🕢 7:00PM PT | 📺 @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/DGZRQeaAdQ8:53 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd (pardon the typing😳) says that the Mavericks will be utilizing backup small forward Josh Green more tonight after his second half impact in Game 1.
That probably means a short leash for Derrick Jones Jr. – 8:49 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Midd says that the Mavericks will be utilizing backup small forward Josh Green more tonight after his second half impact in Game 1.
That probably means a short leash for Derrick Jones Jr. – 8:44 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard is set to play in Game 2, his first action since March 31. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…8:39 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd on Kawhi Leonard being active: “We prepared for him in Game 1. We prepared for him for Game 2…He’s playing so we’re prepared to execute the game plan.” – 8:39 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd says that the Mavericks were prepared for Kawhi for Game 1, and they’re prepared for him for Game 2 pic.twitter.com/bY4rWqeamp8:38 PM

Michael Gallagher
@MikeSGallagher
Talking playoffs, bets and the Kawhi news with @DrewDinkmeyer and @Mambatarr.
Live on @WatchPlayback: playback.tv/etr8:32 PM
Janis Carr
@janiscarr
Kawhi will not be on a minutes restriction. Ty said he will
See how the game goes. – 8:25 PM
CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star will play in Game 2 vs. Mavericks after missing three weeks
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi…8:25 PM
Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Kawhi Leonard is playing for Clippers vs Mavericks, per LA coach Ty Lue – 8:23 PM
Kurt Helin
@basketballtalk
Tyronn Lue confirms that Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 2 vs. the Dallas Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/ks1JlBDYRv8:23 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue expects Kawhi Leonard will show some rust offensively after missing the past 10 games. But Lue expects Leonard will thrive well on defense and on the boards. – 8:20 PM
Melissa Rohlin
@melissarohlin
Very glad that Kawhi is back. Let’s see what the Clippers can really do these playoffs… – 8:19 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Asked Ty Lue if Kawhi Leonard went through any contact before returning tonight, Lue said Leonard has checked off all the boxes for a safe return. When asked again if that included contact, Lue said the contact will be tonight. – 8:18 PM
Vincent Goodwill
@VinceGoodwill
Kawhi Leonard is available tonight, Ty Lue said. On if he took contact in days leading to game: “He’ll take contact tonight.” – 8:17 PM
Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard will play in Game 2 – 8:17 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue confirms Kawhi Leonard is available for Game 2. – 8:16 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard will play. – 8:16 PM
Chuck Cooperstein
@coopmavs
Per Ty Lue: Kawhi is IN for Game 2. 9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 8:16 PM
Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard – out since March 31 – will return in Game 2 vs. Mavericks tonight. – 8:16 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard is playing in Game 2. – 8:16 PM
Mirjam Swanson
@MirjamSwanson
Video or it didn’t happen?
Kawhi Leonard warming up before Game 2 bs Dallas tonight. This is what “on the cusp” looks like, one would presume. pic.twitter.com/485alkCfTh8:15 PM

Ball Don’t Lie
@Balldontlie
Kawhi Leonard is warming up ahead of Game 2 👀
Leonard last played in a game on March 31.
(via @TomerAzarly)
pic.twitter.com/SDocYE4DwC8:13 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard starting to warm up before Game 2. He has missed nine straight and hasn’t played since March 31. pic.twitter.com/WFH0uDlBFY8:11 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
See Kawhi Leonard work in the post pic.twitter.com/hD19aEcyrg8:09 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
See Kawhi Leonard shoot free throws pic.twitter.com/RskZ2MdTAT8:08 PM

Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Kawhi Leonard getting up free throws. Hope to find out soon his playing status for Game 2 for Clippers vs Mavs pic.twitter.com/VQjRMhIBks8:08 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
Kawhi Leonard starting his pre-game warmup pic.twitter.com/dt6UYeVjIi8:04 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
📰 @TheAthletic
Kawhi Leonard is on the court for the first time since March 31.
theathletic.com/5439750/2024/0… Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard plans to warm up for Game 2 vs. Mavericks, setting up potential return pic.twitter.com/3Boi5sDre78:03 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard is walking out onto the court for his pregame warmup. – 8:02 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers home playoff/play-in games since coronavirus capacity limit was lifted to allow full crowds
Game 6 2021 vs Jazz: Kawhi out
WCF 2021 vs Suns: Kawhi out
2022 Play-In vs Pelicans: Kawhi out
2023 Games 3-4 vs Suns: Kawhi out
2024 vs Mavericks Game 1: Kawhi out – 8:02 PM
Michael Pina
@MichaelVPina
I’ve made a ton of mistakes in this life but my only regret is picking against these Clippers – 7:39 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski
@wojespn
ESPN Sources with @NotoriousOHM: Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will go through his normal warmup routine for Game 2 vs. Dallas and his availability has now become a game-time decision. – 7:37 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard just arrived to the arena, which could be a positive sign. – 7:22 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard has arrived ahead of Game 2 tonight with an intention to warm up. – 7:21 PM
Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Could Mavericks’ Josh Green, after a strong 4th quarter, emerge as a playoff contributor? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…7:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
“Who guards Luka Dončić? That needs more context”
Despite the Game 1 win, @WorldWideWob breaks down the potential issues the Clippers have defending Luka moving forward #MFFL #ClipperNation
Hear Wob on our post-game show tonight right after the game! sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/F8luTg1Eq06:32 PM

Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
Join us tonight for a watch party at The Echo Lounge at 8:30PM!
Game 2, let’s go! See you there.
@MichelobULTRA | #OneForDallas pic.twitter.com/MD4Cwygcii6:03 PM

StatMuse
@statmuse
Kawhi Leonard last series against the Mavs:
32.1 PPG
7.9 RPG
2.3 SPG
61/43/90%
Dominant. statmuse.com/nba/player/kaw…5:07 PM
Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
Which team that dropped Game 1 are you betting to rally back and win the series?
Mavericks +135
Pacers +190
Suns +125
Tune in to the @RotoWireNBA show tonight at 7pm ET with @wha1en and @BaruthaAlex for more on tonight’s games!
Listen LIVE: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/lWaM7ZUcfN5:06 PM

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude
@ROSGO21
Reporting from LA: Heading into LAC vs Mavs Game 2, I spoke w/ Mavs Daniel Gafford about accountability & humility sparking growth. He said:
“I just felt that I could have done a lot better, came out more physical, …instead of having the butterflies, being nervous, and being pic.twitter.com/voGhutBjxJ4:32 PM

Mark Followill
@MFollowill
Very excited to be back at work tonight. Game 2 of Mavs vs Clippers is at 9p CDT on BSSW. Harp, Skin, Lesley and I are all looking forward to this one. 8:30 for Mavs Live with Dana, Devin and Brian and that includes a @SkinWade interview with Kyrie Irving. – 4:26 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
From this morning @TheAthletic
Clippers have Ivica Zubac, a top post scorer in the NBA per @SynergySST
They have James Harden, best isolation scorer in the NBA (min. 2.0 possessions) outside of Kawhi Leonard
Rest of LAC offense could bounce back…
theathletic.com/5437152/2024/0…4:10 PM
Nate Duncan
@NateDuncanNBA
Watch the end of Suns-Timberwolves + Mavericks-Clippers tonight with me and @DannyLeroux! Sign in with League Pass to get the game and our commentary, all in one window on @WatchPlayback
playback.tv/nateduncannba
Track our upcoming broadcast schedule:
calendar.google.com/calendar/embed…3:30 PM
Mike Curtis
@MikeACurtis2
#Mavs guard Josh Green on the importance of Game 2:
“For me, I want to win every game. I’m a competitive guy and I think that’s a mindset that we have to come in (and have). It’s a must-win for us to be able to get one of these on the road. I think everyone’s ready to go.” – 2:59 PM
NBA on ESPN
@ESPNNBA
The Clippers are the only team that can force the Nuggets to a seven-game series, @AustinRivers25 says 👀 pic.twitter.com/WhohVbJv8Y2:58 PM

Marla Ridenour
@MRidenourABJ
A fantastic piece. I was covering the Columbus Clippers the day Bernie was called up to AAA & he has always remembered that: Bernie Williams on a ‘nervous’ journey from World Series to New York Philharmonic theathletic.com/5433797/2024/0…2:24 PM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
The free throw disparity in Game 1 is a recurring theme leading into tonight’s Game 2
Clippers attempted only 13 free throws (6 by Harden).
Mavericks attempted 33 (17 by Doncic/Irving).
Despite that, Clippers had 14 turnovers, Mavericks only 9
Asked Norm about FTs/physicality pic.twitter.com/YaqR379dXP2:10 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook in Game 1:
– 13 points, 5/8 FGs
– 4 rebounds
– 4 assists
– 2 steals
– 2/4 3s
Asked Norman Powell about how he and Russ are coming into games together. Powell brought up screening for Russ and how he expects Dallas to adjust to keep Russ out of the paint pic.twitter.com/uEZUf6O1u52:06 PM

Dallas Mavericks
@dallasmavs
GAME 2. #OneForDallas
🆚 @LAClippers
⌚ 9PM CT
📺 @NBAonTNT & @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/FpfmEUkIxy2:00 PM

Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Norman Powell about his low scoring output in Game 1 (5 points in almost 30 minutes).
Clippers only scored 104.9 points per 100 possessions in Powell’s minutes, but Powell isn’t concerned
“I think their focus is to not let me get 3s up and keep a guy on me at all times.” pic.twitter.com/3FtAcHrDJT1:55 PM

Ball Don’t Lie
@Balldontlie
Kawhi spotted at Clippers shootaround ahead of Game 2 tonight 👀
(🎥: @LawMurrayTheNU)
pic.twitter.com/sa8Sz2rWhA1:40 PM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
Interesting that the Mavericks remain slight favorites for Game 2 (1 1/2 points), just as they were in Game 1. – 1:21 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard walked onto the floor just before the start of shootaround. pic.twitter.com/ryg2XuTrx61:04 PM

Sirius XM NBA
@SiriusXMNBA
“We have to follow in those steps”
🏀 @dallasmavs Forward Daniel Gafford tells @ROSGO21 why Kyrie Irving’s leadership is so important #MFFL
Hear the full interview today at 3:30 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/lN14TBThpG1:00 PM

Brad Turner
@BA_Turner
Big Zu getting ready for Game 2 of playoffs for Clippers vs Mavs pic.twitter.com/7A0tup7JTM12:44 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk
@NotoriousOHM
Asked Norm Powell about not being selected as Sixth Man of Year finalist despite being only player off bench to shoot at least 48% overall and 42% from 3 and 82% from the line. Disappointed Norm had plenty to say, calling the snub “BS.” pic.twitter.com/WQK6pKHMbe12:40 PM

Adam Mares
@Adam_Mares
First show since the playoffs started and it is going to be a GREAT one. Live now. Come join.
✅ Murray rips the Lakers’ heart out
✅ Sixers stumble in the clutch
✅ Mavs-Clippers, Pacers-Bucks, Suns-Wolves
📺 youtube.com/live/lf_pY0Pdx… pic.twitter.com/6isNclFtTL12:29 PM

Mark Medina
@MarkG_Medina
The Mavericks vow to play more physical against the Clippers in Game 2. @PJWashington to @Sportskeeda about Game 1: “I feel like nobody can really match me physically. I was trying to push them around and be physical on both ends of the floor.” bit.ly/44aE1fy11:29 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
Officials for Game 2 Mavericks-Clippers
– Crew chief Marc Davis
– Referee Kevin Scott
– Umpire Brian Forte
– Alternate JT Orr pic.twitter.com/SulcQRAq5T11:00 AM

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
Dallas Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II had an emotional playoff debut after his mother’s death dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…10:57 AM
Law Murray
@LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
Two things were clear from Game 1 of Mavericks-Clippers
1. The Clippers dominated the game
2. The Clippers offense still left meat on the bone w/o Kawhi Leonard
theathletic.com/5437152/2024/0… Clippers have plenty of room to improve offensively against Mavericks – 10:32 AM
Eddie Sefko
@ESefko
It’s the first time since 2013 that the home team won every Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Can the Mavericks stop the home dominance? Here’s our playoff update:
mavs.com/playoffupdate1/10:12 AM
CBS NBA
@CBSSportsNBA
NBA picks, best bets for playoffs on Tuesday: Don’t fade Pacers or Mavericks in Game 2, Reid stays hot for Wolves
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-p…10:11 AM

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