Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 6: What to watch for

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /
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Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 6: What to watch for

The Dallas Mavericks could not get anything going in game five against the LA Clippers. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were lights out as LA grabbed the series lead. Luka Doncic and the Mavs must win two consecutive games to keep their season alive.

Dallas has been playing without Kristaps Porzingis. He missed the last two games before being ruled out for the remainder of the series on Friday. KP has a meniscus tear but wants to avoid surgery.

It will be an uphill battle for Dallas in game six. Here is how and what to watch for in that contest.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 6: How to watch

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

How to watch: ESPN (National), Fox Sports Southwest-Dallas, Fox Sports Prime Ticket (LA Market)

Watch online: Watch ESPN, Fox Sports Go (Both local markets), Fubo.tv (Carries ESPN)

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 6 injury update

The Mavs have ruled out Kristaps Porzingis, Dwight Powell, and Courtney Lee. Dallas also listed Luka Doncic (ankle), Trey Burke (ankle), Dorian Finney-Smith (hips), and Tim Hardaway Jr. (neck) as questionable on the NBA’s official injury report.

The Clippers have just one player listed. Patrick Beverley has been upgraded to questionable with a calf injury. He missed four straight games with that injury.

Fans should be sure to check Twitter just before tipoff for all the latest updates.

Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers Game 6 storyline to follow: Mavs adjustments

The Mavericks scored 111 points in game five and lost by 43. It was the Clippers night, but there are adjustments for Dallas to make on Sunday. They need Luka Doncic to go off. That means making the Clippers pay for double-teaming and creating mismatches. Fans can read five adjustments the Mavs should make here.

Dallas is facing elimination on Sunday. Fans are not going to want to miss what Doncic does with his back against the wall. Please tune in and enjoy the game.

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