Venue & Timing
Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Tipoff: 8:30 PM ET
Context: NBA Cup Group Play, Western Conference
Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers:
Bradley Beal: Out (season-ending hip injury)
Kawhi Leonard: Day-to-day (injury management)
Dallas Mavericks:
Kyrie Irving: Out (knee)
P.J. Washington: Day-to-day (shoulder)
Dante Exum: Day-to-day (knee)
Dereck Lively II: Day-to-day (knee)
Key Player Matchups
James Harden vs. Luka Dončić: Harden scored 23 points with 8 rebounds in the Clippers’ last game, while Luka remains Dallas’ centerpiece, averaging over 28 PPG and 9 APG.
Paul George vs. Dallas Wings: George’s two-way play is critical, especially if Kawhi sits.
Frontcourt Battle: Ivica Zubac vs. Dereck Lively II (if active). Zubac provides rebounding stability, while Lively’s rim protection is key for Dallas.
Team Recent Form
Los Angeles Clippers:
Last Game: Lost to Denver 130–116.
Offense: 109.5 PPG (27th NBA), 48% FG, 36.5% 3PT.
Defense: Allowing 115.5 PPG, opponents shooting 47.5% FG.
Recent Form: Six-game losing streak.
Dallas Mavericks:
Last Game: Lost to Chicago.
Offense: 114.2 PPG last season, but struggling without Kyrie.
Defense: Allowing 118 PPG, bottom-10 efficiency.
Recent Form: Two-game losing streak.
Series History
2024–25 Season: Clippers won 2 of 3 matchups.
Trend: Historically competitive, with Luka vs. Kawhi/PG battles defining recent meetings.
Betting Trends
Clippers: 3–8 ATS, struggling to cover spreads.
Mavericks: 4–9 ATS, inconsistent at home.
Totals: Clippers games trending Over due to defensive lapses.
Summary: Both teams are struggling, but Dallas’ home-court advantage and Luka Dončić’s offensive brilliance give them the edge. The Clippers’ losing streak and injury concerns make them vulnerable, though Harden and George could keep it close. Expect a high-scoring contest with Dallas favored to win.
Prediction: Mavericks 116–110.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Clippers – 3.5
Dallas Mavericks 219.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 13, 2025
