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The Dallas Mavericks need a spark for their three-point shooting. Dallas is shooting just 32.8 percent from beyond the arc through the first four games of their first round series against the Los Angeles Clippers, per StatMuse.

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NBA best bets: Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for 5/1

Action Network staff shares NBA best bets, including Game 5 expert picks, player props and predictions for Wednesday, May 1.

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Luka Doncic News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Is Mavericks’ Luka Doncic playing vs. Clippers in Game 5? Latest injury update

On Wednesday night the Los Angeles Clippers will host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series. Both teams’ best players, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard, are dealing with injury trouble.

NBA News / Action Network / 4 minutes ago

NBA playoffs: Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 5 prediction, odds, pick for 5/1

Action Network's Bryan Fonseca shares Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 5 predictions, odds and picks for Wednesday, May 1.

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 5 vs. Mavericks

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James Harden News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 hours ago

Dallas Mavericks to Unleash Interesting Gameplan to Slow Down James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers, one of the points of emphasis for head coach Jason Kidd is to prevent LA from getting hot from three-point land.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / 6 hours ago

3 things that will keep us from sleeping ahead of Game 5 between the Mavericks and the Clippers

We’re not nervous. You’re nervous. Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers is upon us. Queue Mozart’s “Lacrimosa,” because it’s about to get really dramatic in here.

NBA News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / 2 hours ago

Clippers' Paul George, Terance Mann Talk Defending Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic

On the latest episode of Paul George's show "Podcast P," George brought on his Clippers' teammate Terance Mann to discuss a variety of topics, including defending the Mavericks' Luka Doncic.

James Harden News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Mavericks’ eye-opening James Harden plan for Game 5

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night in LA in Game 5 of their playoff series. The Clippers defeated the Mavs in Game 4 to even the series up at two games apiece.

Dallas Mavericks News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / 3 hours ago

Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Navigates Knee Sprain Before Crucial Game 5 Against Clippers

LOS ANGELES — As the Dallas Mavericks brace for a pivotal Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers, all eyes are on Luka Doncic. The Slovenian superstar is dealing with a challenging right knee sprain, yet he is expected to take the court despite the injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / 7 hours ago

Dallas Mavericks' Nico Harrison Among Top NBA Executive of the Year Voting Recipients

DALLAS — Nico Harrison, general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, finished fifth in this year's NBA Executive of the Year voting. This recognition highlights his effective management and strategic roster moves to enhance the team's long-term playoff prospects.

Luka Doncic News / NBA Analysis Network / 7 hours ago

Mavs Reveal Luka Doncic Injury News Before Game 5 vs. Clippers

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd announced that NBA superstar Luka Doncic is considered probable to play in Wednesday’s pivotal Game 5 against the LA Clippers despite nursing a sprained right knee.

Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Mavericks’ PJ Washington breaks silence on Paul George stealing his pose

DALLAS — In Game 3, PJ Washington did a pose that went viral on social media. The moment became a major storyline after the Dallas Mavericks earned a 101-90 victory to a take a 2-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / 1 hour ago

SB Reacts: Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Clippers series snapshot

Polling with the series tied up Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dallas Mavericks fans and fans across the country.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Kawhi Leonard’s status for Game 5 revealed

Kawhi Leonard’s status for Game 5 of his Los Angeles Clippers’ Western Conference first round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks has been revealed.

Paul George trolls P.J. Washington during Clippers’ Game 4 win over Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Mavericks’ Luka Doncic gets Game 5 injury update, Tim Hardaway Jr. suffers setback

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has a sprained knee and is probable for Game 5. Doncic was questionable ahead of Game 4 but ultimately ended up playing. Tim Hardaway Jr., meanwhile, suffered a setback during the Dallas Mavericks scrimmage on Tuesday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / 11 hours ago

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to remain out for Game 5

The Clippers won’t have Kawhi Leonard available when they take the court for Game 5 of their series vs. the Mavericks on Wednesday.

Timberwolves HC to undergo knee surgery, Game 1 availability TBD

Another key Knicks player ruled out for season with injury

Celtics star ruled out of Game 5

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Jason Kidd News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / 12 hours ago

Will Jason Kidd Change the Dallas Mavericks' Late Game Rotations?

There's been a lot of questions surrounding Jason Kidd's decision to play small down the stretch of Game 4 against the Clippers, a game in which the Mavericks lost 116-111.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hardwood Heroics / 30 minutes ago

Dallas Mavericks: Kendrick Perkins Reveals 1 Shortcoming That Would Have Made Kyrie Irving the ‘Best in the Game’

Without a doubt, Kyrie Irving is one of the greatest ever to play the game. But for former Oklahoma City Thunder center and NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins, the Dallas Mavericks star has one shortcoming that prevented him from being the best.

Mavericks Around the Web

With arms folded, P.J. Washington’s pose goes viral · Mavs.com

Doncic has knee sprain; probable for Game 5 · ESPN

Luka Dončić Probable for Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 5 Amid Sprained Knee Injury · Bleacher Report

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: 'I'm letting him down'

Luka Doncic registered a triple-double in the Mavericks' 116-111 loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but those who watched the game know that he couldn't put his imprint on the game like he usually does.

Watch: Kyrie Irving helps Mavs erase 31-point deficit in Game 4 vs. Clippers

Watch: Luka Doncic channels inner MJ with super cool entrance

Paul George trolls P.J. Washington during Clippers’ Game 4 win over Mavericks

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 4 hours ago