The home team just can’t catch a break in this series. Heading into a pivotal Game 7, the road team has won every single matchup in this series.
While this doesn’t bode well for the Los Angeles Clippers, they were able to take Game 6 on the road behind the excellence of Kawhi Leonard. Leonard dropped 45 points to help force a Game 7 and he’ll be looking to put the team on his back once again. However, they still have to worry about Luka Doncic on the other end, who has had a few huge games in this series. Which of these teams will be able to force their way into the second round?
Mavericks vs. Clippers NBA Playoff Odds
Dallas 7-0 ATS in their past seven games on the road when playing a team with a home winning percentage over .600 on the season. Interestingly enough, the under is 23-7 when they’re a dog this season.
The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. They are just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games where the series is tied.
Dallas Mavericks
It was just the second time in Rick Carlisle’s history as the Dallas Mavericks head coach that they lost a close-out game. Doncic put up 29 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds in Game 6 as he did everything in his power to control the pace of the game. He just didn’t get enough help from the supporting cast with Kristaps Porzingis continuing to be a non factor here in the postseason. In 31 minutes, he totaled just seven points, five rebounds and three assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. had 23 points but that was about it. The bench chipped in a measly 15 points. As a result, Dallas didn’t even make it to the 100-point mark.
If Dallas wants to win this series, Porzingis – and the rest of the cast – will have to do more. Doncic will do all he can but he clearly can’t do this on his own.
Los Angeles Clippers
Maybe for the first time this series, Kawhi Leonard was the best player on the court. He did not want to get sent home in the first round and it showed in Game 6. It seemed like he was taking and making every shot he took in the fourth quarter – possibly stung from the fact that he airballed a game-tying shot in Game 6.
Paul George ended up added on 20 points of his own with 13 rebounds to go with Kawhi’s 45 and Reggie Jackson had 25 points – 14 of which were scored in the first quarter. The starting lineup was fantastic a few nights ago and chances are they will need to be once more if they want to advance. This team will badly need an efficient night out of both George and Leonard if they want to move on.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Mavericks vs. Clippers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 Jun 1:23pm | DAL | -6.5 -110 | O +214.5 -110 |
| Closing 6 Jun 7:19pm | DAL | -6 -105 | O +211.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
| Points |
27.73 |
| Assists |
8.59 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
63.2 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
35.71 |
| Assists |
10.29 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.29 |
| Blocks |
0.71 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
27.73 |
| Assists |
8.59 |
| Rebounds |
8.86 |
| FG% |
63.2 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
35.71 |
| Assists |
10.29 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
87.5 |
| Steals |
1.29 |
| Blocks |
0.71 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
Injuries
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
JJ Redick (SG)
JJ Redick (SG)
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
JJ Redick (SG)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
Terance Mann (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sun | Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Fri | Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Tues | Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Kleber is battling with right Achilles soreness, and it is unknown if he will he will take on the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Kleber is battling an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Mid June | Heel - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Redick is sidelined with right heel soreness, and he is not expected to return to the court until at least the middle of June. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Out Fri | Rest - 07 / 05 / 21 | 7-6 | 7-6 | + - |
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Redick will not be active against the Cavaliers on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Maxi Kleber (PF) | Ques Tues | Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Kleber has missed the last four games with a sore right Achilles, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Tuesday's clash against the Grizzlies. |
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| Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Hardaway missed the last game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup versus the Heat on Tuesday. |
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| JJ Redick (SG) | Out Sat | Rest - 01 / 05 / 21 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Redick will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wizards, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Out Wed | Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Ques Thurs | Head - 23 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Tues | Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | out for season | Back - 27 / 05 / 21 | 11-6 | 9-8 | + - |
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Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 | 11-8 | 10-9 | + - |
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Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness. |
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| DeMarcus Cousins (C) | Ques Fri | Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Ques Sun | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Terance Mann (SG) | Ques Sun | Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 Jun 1:23pm DAL -6.5 -110 O +214.5 -110 Closing 6 Jun 7:19pm DAL -6 -105 O +211.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Mavericks Team Leaders
Points 27.73
Assists 8.59
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 63.2
Steals 1.03
Blocks 1.35
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 35.71
Assists 10.29
Rebounds 8
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.29
Blocks 0.71
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 27.73
Assists 8.59
Rebounds 8.86
FG% 63.2
Steals 1.03
Blocks 1.35
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 35.71
Assists 10.29
Rebounds 8
FG% 87.5
Steals 1.29
Blocks 0.71
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
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Injuries
Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sun Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Fri Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Tues Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Prob Sat Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Mid June Heel - 12 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Out Fri Rest - 07 / 05 / 21Maxi Kleber (PF)
Ques Tues Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21JJ Redick (SG)
Out Sat Rest - 01 / 05 / 21Ivica Zubac (C)
Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21Serge Ibaka (PF)
out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21Terance Mann (SG)
Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Achilles - 05 / 06 / 21 1-1 0-2 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 7 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sun Achilles - 29 / 05 / 21 2-3 2-3 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Fri Achilles - 27 / 05 / 21 2-3 2-3 + - Kleber is nursing an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Clippers.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Tues Achilles - 24 / 05 / 21 3-3 2-4 + - Kleber is battling with right Achilles soreness, and it is unknown if he will he will take on the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Prob Sat Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 4-5 5-4 + - Kleber is battling an Achilles injury, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
JJ Redick (SG) Mid June Heel - 12 / 05 / 21 4-6 6-4 + - Redick is sidelined with right heel soreness, and he is not expected to return to the court until at least the middle of June.
JJ Redick (SG) Out Fri Rest - 07 / 05 / 21 7-6 7-6 + - Redick will not be active against the Cavaliers on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Maxi Kleber (PF) Ques Tues Achilles - 03 / 05 / 21 8-7 8-7 + - Kleber has missed the last four games with a sore right Achilles, and it is unclear if he will lace up for Tuesday's clash against the Grizzlies.
Tim Hardaway Jr. (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 05 / 21 9-8 10-7 + - Hardaway missed the last game due to an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will be in the lineup versus the Heat on Tuesday.
JJ Redick (SG) Out Sat Rest - 01 / 05 / 21 9-8 10-7 + - Redick will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Wizards, as he will be given a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ivica Zubac (C) Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 3-1 1-3 + - Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Serge Ibaka (PF) out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21 11-6 9-8 + - Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 11-8 10-9 + - Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness.
DeMarcus Cousins (C) Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday.
Terance Mann (SG) Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday.