Mavericks vs. Clippers Part 2: How to Watch, TV, Time, Odds, & Preview

Will the Mavericks be able to come out on top this time against the Clippers?

Dec 19, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) and Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) go for the ball during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Mavericks will play the second of two home games against the LA Clippers on Saturday after losing to them on Thursday. They'll get Kyrie Irving back for this game, which will help, but they'll also need to play better against James Harden, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac.

Harden, Powell, and Zubac combined for 74 points, 17 assists, and 26 rebounds on Thursday's win over Dallas, as the Mavs didn't have an answer for how to defend that tandem. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford will have to play much, much better in this game than they did on Thursday, especially defensively.

With Kyrie Irving back from his shoulder soreness, Dallas won't have to rely on Spencer Dinwiddie for 37 minutes as they did on Thursday. Irving's gravity will help open up the rest of the offense, which shot just 7/30 in that game.

Here's everything you need to know for Saturday's matchup.

Date/Time: Saturday, December 21st, 7:30 p.m. CST

Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Team Records: Mavericks 17-10, Clippers 16-12

TV/Streaming: NBA League Pass, KFAA, KTLA

Spread: Mavericks -2.5

Over/Under: 221.5

Moneyline: Mavericks -138, Clippers +118

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