The Mavericks and Clippers have a budding rivalry that dates back to the 2020 and 2021 NBA Playoffs. Those series ended with Los Angeles eliminating Dallas from the Western Conference bracket.
This time around, the Clippers are suffering from a bit of bad injury luck, as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden enter the playoffs with lingering knee and foot injuries, respectively. That being said, Los Angeles still has Paul George, Norman Powell, Russell Westbrook and Ivica Zubac ready to contribute.
The Mavericks have plenty of momentum after winning 12 of their final 15 regular season games. Dallas will be leaning on MVP candidate Luka Doncic, who averaged 33.9 points, 9.8 assists and 9.2 rebounds in 70 games, as well as eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving.
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If Leonard and Harden aren't limited by their injuries, it's possible that the Clippers could escape with their third first-round series win against the Mavs. The key will be containing the two-headed monster of Doncic and Irving.
Here is everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Mavericks vs. Clippers on today?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 1 of Mavericks vs. Clippers will air nationally on ABC. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If a game is not available to watch live in your location, or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming service from any device, anywhere in the world.
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What time is Mavericks vs. Clippers today?
- Date: Sunday, April 21
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. CT | 12:30 p.m. PT
Mavericks vs. Clippers will tip off around 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 21. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles has home-court advantage and will host Games 1, 2, 5, and 7. Dallas will host Games 3, 4, and 6.
Mavericks vs. Clippers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts for games by clicking on the link below.
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Mavericks vs. Clippers odds via BetMGM
Dallas is a 1.5-point favorite heading into Game 1. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Mavericks | Clippers |
| Spread | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Moneyline | -125 | +105 |
Mavericks vs. Clippers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Mavericks and Clippers:
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary