Who Will Win the 1st Round Series: Clippers or Mavericks? When Does Game 1 of LAC vs. DAL Series Start? 2021 NBA Playoff 1st Round Preview!
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Clippers vs. Mavericks: 2021 NBA 1st Round Preview
2021 NBA Western Conference Playoffs-1st Round: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks
Series Start Time for All Seven Games:
Game 1-Saturday, May 22, 2021 (4:30 P.M. EDT/1:30 P.M. PDT on ESPN)
Game 2-Tuesday, May 25, 2021 (10:30 P.M. EDT/7:30 P.M. PDT on NBA TV)
Game 3-Friday, May 28, 2021 (9:30 P.M. EDT/6:30 P.M. PDT on ESPN)
Game 4-Sunday, May 30, 2021 (9:30 P.M. EDT/6:30 P.M. PDT on TNT)
*Game 5-Wednesday, June 2, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
*Game 6-Friday, June 4, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
Do or Die Game 7-Sunday, June 6, 2021 (TBA and if Necessary)
Series Locations: Staples Center-Los Angeles, CA (Games 1, 2, 5, 7) & American Airlines Center-Dallas, TX (Games 3, 4, 6)
2020-2021 Regular Season Series: Mavericks Won the Regular Season Series vs. Clippers 2-1
Most Recent Playoff Meeting: 2020 West Quarterfinals (LAC Won 4-2)
Los Angeles Clippers (47-25)-#4 Seed in the West
- 3 Straight Playoff Appearances for the 1st Time Since 2012-2017
- 2nd Postseason Meeting vs. Mavericks (2020, 2021)
- L.A. Clippers are 4-2 vs. Dallas All-Time in the Playoffs
- 9th Postseason Appearance Since 2010
- Looking for 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2020 West Quarterfinals vs. Mavericks
- Has Not Advanced to the Western Conference Finals in Franchise History
- Seeking 1st NBA Finals Appearance in Club’s History
- Has Not Won an NBA Championship in Franchise History
Dallas Mavericks (42-30)-#5 Seed in the West
- Back-to-Back Playoff Appearances for the First Time Since 2014-2016
- Won the Southwest Division for the First Time Since the 2009-2010 Season
- 2nd Postseason Meeting vs. Clippers (Rematch of Last Year’s 1st Round Series)
- Dallas is 2-4 vs. L.A. Clippers All-Time in the Playoffs
- Seeking 1st Playoff Series Win Since 2011 NBA Finals
- Has Not Been to the Western Conference Finals Since 2011
- Looking for 1st NBA Finals Appearance Since 2011
- Seeking Just the 2nd NBA Championship in Franchise History
Top Players to Watch in Clippers vs. Mavericks Series (2020-2021 Regular Season Statistics)
Los Angeles Clippers
- SF Kawhi Leonard: 24.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 5.2 APG
- SG Paul George: 23.3 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 5.2 APG
- C Serge Ibaka: 11.1 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 1.8 APG
- PG Patrick Beverley: 7.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.1 APG
- PG Rajon Rondo: 7.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 5.8 APG
Dallas Mavericks
- PG Luka Doncic: 27.7 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 8.6 APG
- SF Tim Hardaway Jr: 16.6 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 1.8 APG
- C Kristaps Porzingis: 20.1 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 1.6 APG
- SG Josh Richardson: 12.1 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 2.6 APG
- SG J.J. Reddick: 8.7 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 1.3 APG
Official Clippers vs. Mavericks: 2021 NBA 1st Round Series Prediction
Clippers in Six Games
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