Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction

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The Dallas Mavericks lost for the sixth time at home this season, going down 114-123 to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The latest setback on the court for the Mavericks, comes a day after parting ways with GM Nico Harrison. It is to be noted that Harrison was the one who traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers just over nine months ago. The move sent shockwaves through the Dallas community. The Mavs now fall to 3-9 on the season, occupying 4th spot in the Southwest Division.

Klay Thompson top scored for the Mavericks off the bench with 19 points. Brandon Williams had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists in a losing effort. Cooper Flagg added 16 points, 6 boards and 6 dimes. The Mavericks were dealt a severe blow as Forward PJ Washington made an early exit with a left shoulder strain and did not return. In a game of inches, Dallas committed 23 fouls that resulted in the Suns going to the charity stripe 26 times, swishing 21 of them. The Mavs, on the other hand, took only 17 free throws making 11 foul shots. This factor eventually led to Dallas’ downfall.

The Mavericks lack offensive firepower and find themselves at the bottom of the pile in scoring, averaging just 107.8 PPG, shooting the basketball at 44.8% (25th in the NBA). They average 44.7 RPG and 24.6 APG (26th in the Association). Dallas has been doing a better job on the defensive end, averaging 8.7 SPG (12th in the NBA) and ranks 3rd in blocked shots with 6.0 a contest.

The Mavs were soundly beaten by the Clippers in three of four meetings last season, losing each contest by a whopping 25.7 points. The only win for Dallas came on Dec 21, 2024 at American Airlines Center, 113-97.

LA Clippers Preview

The Clippers are in a state of shock after getting smoked 116-130 at home by the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. They have lost all six of their games in November that included back-to-back losses to the Suns and have fallen on hard times. The Clips find themselves with a 3-8 record for the season, currently 4th in the Pacific Division standings.

James Harden top scored for Los Angeles, ending with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in a losing cause. Jordan Miller got into the act scoring 22 points off the bench. Clippers big man Ivica Zubac added 18 points and 9 boards. The Clips lost the rebounding battle 36-42 while conceding 54 points in the paint. They also had 14 turnovers on the night.

The Clippers average 109.5 PPG (27th in the NBA) for the 2025-26 regular season, scoring 48.0% of their baskets. They are averaging 40.5 RPG (26th in the league) and 24.7 APG (24th in the Association). On D, the Clips have been averaging 8.7 SPG (13th in the NBA) and 5.3 BPG (11th in the NBA).

In the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks thrice, putting up 122.3 points per game while giving up only 96.6 a contest. They did, however, suffer a 16 point loss in Dallas’ building.

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