Dallas came away with a convincing win on the road against LA in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead headed back home. Luka Doncic is battling a sore knee and an illness, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell after he went for 35 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in a decisive 30-point victory.
The Clippers are still expected to be without Kawhi Leonard in Game 6. Without Leonard, they’ll need much more from their star trio of Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook.
Those three combined for the same number of turnovers (8) as made field goals in Game 5, a recipe that will not get the job done when facing elimination.Will the Clippers’ stars bounce back or will Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead the Mavericks to the next round?
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from Game 6 below.MORE: Timberwolves might have an answer to NBA’s hardest problem
Mavericks vs. Clippers live score
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Mavericks vs. Clippers Game 6 live score, updates, highlights from 2024 NBA Playoffs
First quarter
10:09 p.m.: A little bit of life for the Clippers! James Harden hit a floater and Paul George buried a 3-pointer to cut the Mavericks lead to five, 20-15. There are just under four minutes to play in the quarter.
10:06 p.m.: Luka Doncic set up P.J. Washington for a wide-open 3-pointer, then got an easy two for himself. His playmaking is shining through already with eight points and two assists. The Mavericks lead 20-10 with five minutes left in the frame.
9:59 p.m.: Dereck Lively corralled an offensive rebound and kicked it out to P.J. Washington for a 3-pointer, forcing a Clippers timeout with the Mavericks leading 13-6. Dallas is killing LA on the offensive glass early on, grabbing six offensive boards to the Clippers’ four total rebounds.
9:50 p.m.: Luka Doncic knocks down a one-legged runner and the Mavericks are on the board to get this one underway.
Luka gets the Mavs on the board and the crowd erupts in Dallas!#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel is live on ESPN pic.twitter.com/6bXpPXWuV7
— NBA (@NBA) May 4, 2024
Pregame
9:45 p.m.: The Mavericks will start Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford.
9:45 p.m.: The Clippers will start James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Ivica Zubac and — in surprising fashion — PJ Tucker.
8:45 p.m.: Kyrie Irving is getting locked in for a potential series-clinching win for the Mavericks.
Poetic preparation 🤞@Chime // #MFFL #OneForDallas pic.twitter.com/Qaj4d0vS7u
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) May 4, 2024
Mavericks vs. Clippers odds for Game 6
The latest Mavericks vs. Clippers odds for Game 6 have Dallas favored by 7.5 points, courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
The Mavericks are -350 against the moneyline. A -350 moneyline means you would have to make a $350 bet to earn $100.
| DAL leads 3-2 | Mavericks | Clippers |
| Spread | -7.5 (-110) | +7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -350 | +260 |
| O/U total | O 206.5 (-115) | U 206.5 (-105) |
Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Playoffs odds for every series including updated odds to win the NBA Finals,
What channel is Mavericks vs. Clippers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Game 6 of Mavs vs. Clippers will air nationally on ESPN. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Mavericks vs. Clippers start time
- Date: Friday, May 3
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. CT | 6:30 p.m. PT
Mavs vs. Clippers will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 3. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Mavericks vs. Clippers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Mavericks and Clippers:
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV channel/Live stream |
| April 21 | Clippers 109, Mavericks 97 | — | — |
| April 23 | Mavericks 96, Clippers 93 | — | — |
| April 26 | Mavericks 101, Clippers 90 | — | — |
| April 28 | Clippers 116, Mavericks 111 | — | — |
| May 1 | Mavericks 123, Clippers 93 | — | — |
| May 3 | Game 6 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
