Mavericks to Host Clippers in Pivotal Game 2 of Playoff Series
Clippers' Zubac Shines in Playoffs
Dallas, TX - The Dallas Mavericks will look to tie their best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers at 1-1 when the two teams meet in Game 2 on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Clippers took Game 1 with a decisive 126-105 victory, with center Ivica Zubac leading the way with a playoff-high 20 points. Zubac has been a force for the Clippers so far in the postseason, averaging 17 points and 14 rebounds per game.
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The Mavericks, who finished the regular season with the fourth-best record in the West, will need to make some adjustments to their game plan to avoid falling behind 0-2 in the series. Dallas' offense struggled in Game 1, shooting just 40.2% from the field and turning the ball over 15 times. The Clippers, meanwhile, will look to continue their strong play from Game 1. In addition to Zubac's performance, Paul George scored 23 points and Kawhi Leonard added 19 points. Game 2 will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas and will begin at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The series will then shift to Los Angeles for Games 3 and 4.
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