Dallas Mavericks: What to watch for in Game 4 against the Clippers

Dallas Mavericks: What to watch for in Game 4 against the LA Clippers

The Dallas Mavericks are back in action on Sunday afternoon for game four against the LA Clippers. It was a disappointing game three loss compounded by the sprained ankle of Luka Doncic. Mavs fans will be waiting to hear the latest on his status until tipoff.

Do not count Dallas out. They have the number one offense in the NBA. The Mavericks went on runs in games three and four with Luka on the bench. They have a fighting chance against one of the best teams in the NBA even if Doncic is sidelined.

It promises to be an intriguing game filled with storylines. Here is a look at how and what to watch for in Sunday’s contest.

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 4: How to watch

Start time: 2:30 p.m. CT or 3:30 p.m. ET

How to watch: ABC (National)

Watch online: Watch ESPN, Fubo.tv (Carries ABC)

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 4 injury update

The Mavs are listed Luka Doncic as questionable on the NBA’s official injury report. Coach Carlisle said he will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s contest. Fans can read the latest on Doncic here. Dallas has four other players listed on the injury report. Kristaps Porzingis (heel) and Trey Burke (ankle) are both probable. Dwight Powell and Courtney Lee remain out.

The Clippers list Patrick Beverley as doubtful. He missed the last two games with a calf injury.

Stay tuned for more on the status of Luka Doncic leading up to tipoff.

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 4 storyline to follow: Can KP lift the Mavs?

Luka Doncic could play. Let’s not rule it out completely, but it seems certain he will be less than 100 percent in game four. That means Kristaps Porzingis is going to have to step up and be the star.

The Mavericks won 7 of the 14 games Luka missed this season. They earned victories in five of the 11 games Kristaps Porzingis played and Doncic did not. Porzingis is playing his best basketball in Orlando. He dropped 34 points and 13 rebounds in game three. Expect KP to takeover if Luka is out.

The Mavericks are hoping to even the series in game four. It will take a total team effort with or without Luka Doncic. Keep it locked to The Smoking Cuban for plenty more on the game.