Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers first round playoff series schedule

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers first round playoff series schedule

The Dallas Mavericks finished with a record of 43-32 in the 2019-2020 regular season. It was an unprecedented one. Nobody expected the four-month pause in the middle because of the novel coronavirus. The Mavs led the NBA with 75 games played this season.

Their record was good enough to finish seventh in the Western Conference. That means playoff basketball for the first time since 2016. It will also be the first NBA postseason experience for Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

Dallas faces off against the LA Clippers in the first round. The NBA released the full playoff schedule on Thursday evening. Let us take a look at when the Mavericks play.

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers first round playoff series schedule

Here is the schedule for all seven potential games in the first round.

Game 1: Monday, Aug. 17 at 8:00 p.m. CT (ESPN broadcast)

Game 2: Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 8:00 p.m. CT (TNT broadcast)

Game 3: Friday, Aug. 21 at 8:00 p.m. CT (TNT broadcast)

Game 4: Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. CT (ABC broadcast)

Game 5 (if necessary): Tuesday, Aug. 25 at TBD (broadcast TBD)

Game 6 (if necessary): Thursday, Aug. 27 at TBD (ESPN broadcast)

Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Aug 29 at TBD (TNT broadcast)

The Mavs enter the series as underdogs. Many experts are predicting the Clippers to win the championship. LA has won all three meetings between the two teams this season as well. Dallas will have their hands full with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Expect the Mavericks to be on their game, though.

Fans should not fret. The Dallas Mavericks took a massive leap this season. They worked their way back into the playoffs. Mavs superstar Luka Doncic is still 21 years old. He will only get better. Kristaps Porzingis is still improving too. The future is bright in Dallas. Hopefully, the present turns into a playoff run. Be sure to tune in to find out.