Dallas Mavericks will keep scoring against Clippers with or without Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks will keep scoring on the Clippers with or without Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks had a bad Friday night. They dropped the pivotal game three to give the LA Clippers the edge in their first-round playoff series. To make matters worse, Luka Doncic sprained his ankle in the third quarter and was not able to finish the game.

Doncic is set to be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game four. Fans can read the latest on his injury here.

Being without your superstar player is never ideal. It would be a massive loss if Doncic cannot go, but do not expect the Mavs offense to suffer. They have figured out the Clippers’ defense. Let us take a look at how Dallas will keep scoring with or without Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks will keep scoring on the Clippers even if Luka Doncic is out

Fans know the Mavs had a historically great offense this season. The Clippers finished fifth in defensive rating, though. It was strength against strength coming into the series. After three playoff games, the Clippers are 12 of 16 in defensive rating. Dallas’ offense is fifth.

Things did not slow down after Luka Doncic was injured in game three. He went out with 3:58 remaining in the third quarter. Doncic returned for just under three minutes but struggled to contribute because of his injury. After his first exit, the Mavericks outscored the Clippers by five points and made 17 of 26 field-goal attempts.

The offense kept moving without one of the five best players in the NBA. How did they do it?

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