The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are set to face off in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series on Thursday night.
The Mavericks currently hold a 3-2 lead in the series, but the Clippers have won the last two games, including a 127-114 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night.
The Clippers were led by Paul George, who scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Game 5. Kawhi Leonard also had a strong game, scoring 28 points and dishing out 8 assists.
The Mavericks were led by Luka Dončić, who scored 28 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in Game 5. Jalen Brunson also had a good game, scoring 24 points and dishing out 7 assists.
The Mavericks will be looking to close out the series in Game 6 and advance to the second round. The Clippers will be looking to force a Game 7 with a win on Thursday night.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Thursday night. It will be televised on ESPN.
Dončić is the Mavericks' best player and George is the Clippers' best player. This matchup will be key in determining the outcome of the series.
Leonard is one of the best players in the NBA and Finney-Smith is one of the Mavericks' best defenders. This matchup will be key in determining whether the Clippers can get Leonard going offensively.
The Mavericks have a deep bench that can provide them with a lot of scoring and defense. The Clippers' bench is not as strong, so the Mavericks will need to take advantage of this.
I think the Mavericks will win Game 6 and advance to the second round. They have a lot of experience in close games and they have a lot of talent on their roster. The Clippers are a good team, but I think the Mavericks are just a little bit too much for them.
Be sure to tune in to Game 6 on Thursday night. It's going to be a great game!